Oncology Experts 2025

Dr. Wanping Hu is a seasoned oncologist with over two decades of clinical experience and a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. A devoted mother of three, she began cooking daily and immersing herself in nutrition and alternative medicine to help heal her daughters’ chronic health conditions. Combining deep scientific expertise with a heartfelt commitment to holistic wellness, Dr. Hu bridges the worlds of modern medicine and ancient food wisdom. She is the inventor of FermentPro, a first-in-class home fermentation appliance that fuses traditional fermentation principles with cutting-edge technology to support optimal gut health. Guided by her belief that food is medicine, Dr. Hu is dedicated to making nutrition accessible and restoring health through both science and nature.

Surgical oncologist specializing in breast surgery with experience writing health articles for both patients and professionals. I'm passionate about medical research and emerging technologies in the field, and I thrive in challenging, collaborative environments.

As a dedicated oncology dietitian at Mayo Clinic, I am passionate about using nutrition to enhance cancer care and education. I’ve had the privilege of leading initiatives like organizing grand rounds and securing funding for innovative projects, including a teaching kitchen that underscores the role of nutrition in improving patient outcomes. My work as a guest speaker across interdisciplinary platforms reflects my commitment to advancing oncology care through knowledge sharing and collaboration.Beyond my clinical role, I am the founder of My Cancer Dietitian, where I translate complex nutrition research into accessible, evidence-based content for diverse audiences. This unique blend of clinical expertise and media proficiency allows me to empower patients, families, and the public with actionable dietary guidance. By working closely with healthcare professionals and media specialists, I strive to craft impactful narratives that elevate the conversation around nutrition and its role in health and healing.

Skilled, highly knowledgeable, and analytical professional with over fourteen years experience in the healthcare sector. Primary expertise in providing strategic insights and actionable information to life science companies. Proficient in molecular diagnostics, point of care diagnostics, genomics, immunoassays, oncology diagnostics, cardiology diagnostics, infectious disease diagnostics and personalized medicine. Strong ability in capturing customer insights, performing technical analysis, sizing niche segments, financial modeling, evaluating market dynamics, identify/evaluate new product potential, and presenting high impact, tactical recommendations. Specialties: Extensive knowledge in the genomics, in-vitro diagnostics space. Demonstrated success in managing teams and clients, assessing business models identifying market opportunities/risks and developing strategies to optimize market penetration, competitive advantage and profit.

Dr. Francisco Contreras serves as director, president and chairman of the Oasis of Hope Hospital. A distinguished oncologist and surgeon, Contreras is renowned for combining conventional and alternative medical treatments with emotional and spiritual support to provide patients with the most positive treatment experience possible.

Adonis Hakkim is a British entrepreneur, innovator, and the award-winning Founder & CEO of Welzo, one of the UK’s fastest-growing health technology companies. Recognised by Forbes in its “30 Under 30 Europe, Science & Healthcare list, Adonis is a leading voice in the future of AI-driven healthcare and modern entrepreneurship. Welzo is a UK based healthcare marketplace that sells supplements, vitamins and health tests, founded in 2022. With a passion for building scalable systems, Adonis has grown Welzo from concept to a company valued at over £42 million, employing 50+ people and serving thousands of customers across the UK. Under his leadership, Welzo has pioneered AI-powered diagnostics, digital supplementation, and data-led personalised healthcare, redefining how individuals access and manage their wellbeing. Beyond business growth, Adonis is known for his thought leadership in entrepreneurship, technology, and operational excellence. He frequently shares insights on scaling sustainable organisations, leveraging artificial intelligence to solve human problems, and building health systems designed for accessibility, efficiency, and ethical impact. Adonis’s approach combines deep technical understanding with a focus on human-centred innovation, proving that great technology should not only scale, but also serve.

Dr. Enad is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, trauma, and joint replacement. He has authored multiple publications and is regularly cited in the media for his clinical knowledge. He also has clinical interest in exercise physiology and obesity medicine.

Dr. Geny Augustine is a physician at Solace who knows firsthand how challenging the U.S. healthcare system can be for patients. Having worked with diverse patient populations throughout her career, she's seen how the system's complex nature can create unnecessary barriers to getting good care—which is exactly what drew her to Solace's mission of putting patients first. Dr. Augustine completed her medical education in Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, and previously worked as a Family Medicine physician for Banner Health in Glendale, Arizona. She's passionate about improving patient care, leading quality improvement projects like her work on hypertension management in urban environments, which earned honorable mention for the SLUHN Quality Improvement Award in 2020. Fluent in English with intermediate Spanish skills, she brings both clinical expertise and cultural understanding to her patient relationships. When she's not advocating for patients, Dr. Augustine enjoys fitness, culinary arts, fine arts, travel, and volunteer work—pursuits that reflect her belief in whole-person wellness and giving back to her community.

Certified nutritionist, Rosa Contreras counsels patients at Oasis Of Hope Hospital through individual sessions and provides them with a healthy, lifelong nutrition plan. In addition, Rosa will provides patients with specific guidelines on how to begin a new heathy lifestyle.

Chief Insurance Officer (CIO) of Cogo Insurance, an AI-powered insurtech broker and MGA specializing in commercial auto liability, and providing AI/ML technology platform to other carriers and MGUs. Al holds an active insurance broker license along with a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), and Associate in Insurance Data Analytics (AIDA) insurance designations, and cybersecurity certifications Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+/SecurityX). Under Al's leadership Cogo graduated from the Plug and Play Tech Center in Silicon Valley, UC Venture Lab pre-accelerator, and EY Nexus for Insurance. Al pursued undergraduate studies from USC, masters in cybersecurity from WGU, MBA in Business Analytics from UMass, a Ph.D. from MGIMO, and is a regular speaker at insurance and technology conferences.

Mr. Nechay assists physicians, attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals with a comprehensive range of services related to valuation, acquisitions, and successful practice transitions. With extensive experience in practice sales and certified valuation expertise, he offers a unique perspective that drives his clients’ success. His services include certified practice valuations for buy-ins, buy-outs, divorce, estate planning, or sale preparation, as well as tailored practice brokerage services.

Dr. Ishdeep Narang is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. He is the founder of ACES Psychiatry in Orlando, FL, where he provides expert, empathetic care. Dr. Narang earned his medical degree from Government Medical College, Amritsar, India. He completed his Psychiatry Residency at Case Western Reserve University / MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio. Following residency, he pursued advanced specialization through a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Elmhurst, NY, where he also served as Chief Fellow. He is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). He holds an active medical license in Florida and New York and is ECFMG certified. He is dedicated to mental health advocacy and public education, actively creating online resources and combating stigma.

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Darrion Phelps, Sr. leads with a rare blend of strategy and street-level insight. As Chief Marketing Officer of Roxford Digital, he’s built a model that bridges the gap between online visibility and local credibility. His approach aligns marketing with business development — two sides of the same growth engine. Through marketing, his team strengthens a brand’s online presence, optimizing search, content, and communication so patients can find, trust, and select a preferred provider. Through business development, he mobilizes Brand Growth Partners — professionals who serve as local ambassadors developing referral relationships, building community awareness, and turning trust into measurable growth. It’s a system designed to make healthcare brands seen online and chosen in person — blending modern marketing precision with relationship-driven connections.

I am a chiropractor in Ottawa who provides care that is multimodal. This means that I use multiple types of treatment to bring relief and other successful outcomes from treamtent to my clients.

Medical Director of MI Express Urgent Care as well as MI Express Primary Care. Dual board certified MD, in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, specializing in comprehensive weight loss medicine, adult primary care, urgent and occupational medicine with additional expertise in geriatrics, acute care/hospitalist medicine. I have experience with utilization management, healthcare marketing and healthcare policy through my various roles in these institutions. Passionate about creating and growing health promoting policies and programs in addition to utilizing my expertise to grow products and tools including tech, to innovate a functional and better way to care for our population.

Dr. James Utley is a pioneering scientist at the forefront of cellular therapy, AI, and data science. A Johns Hopkins-educated Immunohematology expert and Certified Advanced Biotherapies Professional (CABP), he also holds advanced certifications in data science and machine learning. While serving as Technical Director at a major healthcare organization, Dr. Utley oversaw more than 150,000 successful cellular transfusions and spearheaded advancements that significantly improved patient outcomes. This experience included leading initiatives for the Department of Defense, where he revolutionized cellular transfusion practices. His innovative approach is further exemplified by his FDA-approved work and numerous publications in leading scientific journals. Dr. Utley is also known for his bold, hands-on approach to research, embodying the spirit of a "biohacker" by pushing the boundaries of CRISPR and genetic engineering through self-experimentation. This unique blend of rigorous scientific training and unconventional methods has earned him the moniker "the pirate" within the biohacker community.

I am a 6-time cancer survivor turned entrepreneur. I grew up in southern California, earned my bachelor’s degree from Boston University and MBA from University of Southern California. After six different cancers I know what it is like to be a working mom and patient, undergo painful surgeries and treatments, and receive so many well-meaning but useless gifts. (Why no, I will not be wearing that "My tatas tried to kill me" t-shirt but thank you for thinking of me while I try to find an ice pack that won't leak through my clothes!) Throughout each ordeal I kept wondering: Why can't these gifts be *useful*?? In 2020, I transitioned from corporate marketing executive to entrepreneur and launched TheBalmBox.com. We interviewed 500+ patients and caregivers to curate elegant, premium, and most importantly *functional* care packages for cancer patients. Since then, I’ve been featured on NBC, USA Today, Medium, Yahoo News and a long list of podcasts. A few of our products were picked up by CVS.com, Walmart and Bergen Marketplace - all before we hit our 5th anniversary. I've been chosen for two exclusive entrepreneurship accelerators and even won a business grant from WomensNet. I've got plenty to say about Cancer, Caregiving, Gifting, Entrepreneurship, and all the joys and challenges that come with launching a business as a working mom of two busy teens. Let's talk!