Our Team

Medical Oncology/Hematology

Douglas E. Puffer, MD

Specialty:

Oncology (Medical); Hematology

Facilities:

Cancer Services

Mercy Michael Berry Clinic

State:

WI

Certification:

American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology/Hematology

Medical Education:

Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Fellowship:

Hematology and oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwauke

Gender:

Male

Emily G. Robinson, MD

Specialty:

Oncology (Medical); Hematology; Neuro-oncology

Facilities:

Cancer Services
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center

State:

WI

Certification:

American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology

Medical Education:

University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison

Residency:

North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem

Fellowship:

Medical Oncology: Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC

Gender:

Female

Shahid Shekhani, MD

Specialty:

Oncology (Medical); Hematology

Facilities:

Cancer Services
Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center

State:

WI

Certification:

American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology

Medical Education:

Sind Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan

Residency:

Prince George's Hospital Center, Cheverly, MD

Fellowship:

Medical Oncology: Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC

Gender:

Male

Linda Brethauer, APNP, AOCN

Specialty:

Oncology (Medical);
Oncology-Related Genetic Counseling

Facilities:

Cancer Services
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center

State:

WI

Certification:

American Nurses Credentialing Center;
Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation

Medical Education:

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Gender:

Female

Radiation Oncology

James Richardson, MD

Specialty:

Oncology (Radiation)

Facilities:

Cancer Services

State:

WI

Medical Education:

Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago

Residency:

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago

Gender:

Male

Surgical Oncology

Steven L. Falk, MD, FACS

Specialty:

General Surgery; Oncology (Surgical)

Facilities:

Cancer Services
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center
Mercy Terrace

State:

WI

Certification:

American Board of Surgery

Medical Education:

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Residency:

St. Joseph's Hospital, Milwaukee

Gender:

Male

Patricia Garner, MD

Specialty:

General Surgery; Oncology (Surgical)

Facilities:

Cancer Services
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center
Mercy Terrace

State:

WI

Certification:

American Board of Surgery

Medical Education:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock

Residency:

Naval Medical Center, San Diego

Gender:

Female

Bohdan K. Wasiljew, MD

Specialty:

General Surgery; Oncology (Surgical)

Facilities:

Cancer Services
Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center
Mercy Terrace

State:

WI

Certification:

American Board of Surgery

Medical Education:

Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago

Residency:

McGaw Medical Center-Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago

Gender:

Male

Case Management

Michelle Leverence

Specialty:

• Identifying a patient’s needs and strengths
• Helping patients and families find community
  resources and services
• Providing practical and emotional support
• Helping patients process their thoughts
  and feelings

Facilities:

Cancer Services

State:

WI

Certification:

National Board For Certified Counselors

Education:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Gender: