Michael J. Castine, III, M.D.

Professional:
Southern Baptist Hospital
Blood Bank Extern
New Orleans, LA
June 1988-January 1992

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Instructor of Medicine
Department of Medicine
July 1995-June 1996

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Head and Neck Cancer Working Group / Clinic
July 1996-June 1998

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Hemophilia Clinic Fellow
July 1997-June 1998

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Vaccine Therapy Program
July 1997-June 1998

Medical Oncology, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
July 1999-September 2005

Hematology/ Oncology Clinic
Baton Rouge, LA
Oct. 2005 - present

Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996
Recertification complete, 2006

American Board of Internal Medicine
Subspecialty Hematology, 1999

American Board of Internal Medicine
Subspecialty Medical Oncology, 2000
Recertification complete, 2006

Personal Statement:
I am a native New Orleanian who moved to Baton Rouge ten years ago after completing my training. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia, my medical degree at LSUMC in New Orleans and my post graduate training at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham, Alabama. I am board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. My practice centers around the treatment of all cancer diagnoses, as well as, the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the blood such as anemias and clotting disorders.

In addition to practicing, I have volunteered time in the community as the president of the Louisiana Oncology Society for the last three years. I also serve on various local hospital committees, and am a member of several local social and charitable organizations. I am married with three children and enjoy traveling with my family. Most of my hobbies center around my family with travel and sports including fishing, skiing, soccer and hunting.

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Christopher Miles McCanless, M.D.

Personal Statement:
My love for medicine started at a very young age.  I watched and appreciated my father's dedication and opportunity to help people in this great career.

Hematology/Oncology for me is a calling to help fight a disease that has had major advancements in its treatment to help many patients.  My goals as a physician in this field are to always look at the whole picture-- aggressiveness to conquer the disease by researching all alternatives, consulting all physicians on the case for the best treatment plan, and to always keep the comfort of the patient and family at the top of my list.

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Gerald Patrick Miletello, M.D.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Chief of Oncology
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
January 1985 - December 1986

Private Practice
Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Baton Rouge, LA
January 1985 to Present

CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
September 1984

Medical Oncology
November 1989

ACADEMIC AFFILIATION:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

Personal Statement:
I have been interested in medicine for as long as I can remember, and became interested specifically in oncology during my second year in medical school. One of my interests outside the clinic is cooking and creating healthful, delicious food. I have been able to combine my love of cooking with my passion for caring for my patients by co-authoring a cookbook with Holly Clegg, Eating Well Through Cancer. In addition, I am very proud to have been able to establish a Proleukin Center for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma and melanoma. I am inspired by my patients’ hope and courage which makes it possible to for me to treat this dreaded disease. My goal is to offer patients the latest treatments in a safe and caring environment. Because of my courageous patients and the exciting progress we are making in the treatment of cancer, I love what I do and hope that one day we will have a cure for this frightening disease.

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Scott Ryan Seals, M.D.

Texas A&M University- Commerce
Commerce, TX
BS 2000

Ross University
Dominica West Indies
School of Medicine
MD 2005

TRAINING:

Intern – Internal Medicine
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA
2005-2006

Resident – Internal Medicine
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA
2006-2008

Chief Medical Resident
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA
2008-2009

Fellowship – Medical Oncology
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA
2010-2011

PROFESSIONAL:
Ochsner Medical Center -Gretna
Gretna, LA
July 2008-Dec 2009

Assistant Staff Hospitalist
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
New Orleans, LA
July 2008-June 2009

Associate Staff
Memorial Hospital
Gulfport, MS
June 2009-Jan 2012

Hematology Oncology Clinic
Baton Rouge, LA
January 2012 to present

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Meet our additional professional staff:

Nurse Practitioner: Peggy Jo Jones, APRN, FNP

EDUCATION:

Undergraduate:
Our Lady of the Lake College
1995  - 1997
Associate of Science in Nursing

Loyola University New Orleans
B.S.  Nursing - 2001

Graduate:
Loyola University New Orleans
M.S. Nursing - 2003
                       

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Prescriptive Authority
Registered Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Nursing Assistant, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 1996 - 1997

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Registered Nurse; Post Anesthesia Care Unit (2001-2003), Telemetry (1998-2001) 1998 - 2003

Nurse Practitioner; Louisiana Cardiology Associates
2003 - 2007

Clinical Director/Nurse Practitioner;
The Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Baton Rouge Clinic
2006 - 2007

Hematology/Oncology Clinic
2007 - Present

EDUCATION:

Undergraduate:
University of Louisiana - Monroe
BA Psychology - 1999

Alcorn State University
BS Nursing - 2004

LSUHSC School of Nursing
Masters in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner 2010      

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners -
National Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Louisiana
Prescriptive Authority
Registered Nurse, Louisiana
American Heart Association -
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center
6/2004-7/2010
Registered Nurse, Outpatient and Inpatient
Oncology Unit

Renal Associates of Baton Rouge
7/2010-10/2011

Hematology/Oncology Clinic
2010 - Present