Blood Cancers

Faisal Adhami, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified oncologist at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center. He earned his medical degree and Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati and completed his residency and fellowship in Cincinnati and Dallas. Dr. Adhami has worked as a hematology/oncology physician at various medical centers. He is a member of several professional organizations and enjoys reading and watching movies.

Joel L. Appel, D.O., F.A.C.P., is a board-certified oncologist at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, specializing in colorectal and prostate cancers. He earned his medical degree from Kansas City University and completed his training in Michigan. Dr. Appel has held various roles, including oncologist and professor. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Michael M. Mikhail, M.D., is a board-certified oncologist at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Baghdad and completed further training in England and the U.S. Dr. Mikhail has held roles such as chief of medical oncology and hospice director.

Stephen Eric Rubenstein, M.D., is a board-certified oncologist at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center. He earned his medical degree from Tel Aviv University and a Master’s from Georgetown University. Dr. Rubenstein completed his residency and fellowship in New York. He has served as a hematology/oncology attending physician and medical director of oncology research. He speaks medical Spanish, French, and Hebrew, and enjoys bass guitar, running, cycling, hiking, American history, writing, and advocacy.

Sridhar Srinivasan, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified oncologist at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center. He earned his medical degree from Stanley Medical College in India and completed his residency and fellowships in New York, London, and Detroit. Dr. Srinivasan has served as an attending oncologist at various healthcare systems. He is a member of several professional organizations.

Pramod Vadlamani, M.D., is a board-certified oncologist at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center. He earned his medical degree from Siddhartha Medical College in India and completed his residency and fellowship in Missouri. Dr. Vadlamani has held roles as an emergency room physician, oncologist, and hospitalist. He is excited to advance his career at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center.

Susan Whelen Schaffer Whiteman, D.O., is a board-certified oncologist at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, specializing in breast and neurological cancers. She earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her training in Delaware, Virginia, and Arizona. Dr. Whiteman has held roles as an attending physician and medical director. She enjoys running, hiking, music, and astrophysics.