Team of Caregivers

Our team works hand-in-hand with primary care physicians and other health providers to give patients and their families a comprehensive cancer care program. The physicians who provide care for Pluta’s patients have a combined 85 years of experience in oncology and all are Board certified in their respective fields.

Radiation Oncology

Jan Dombrowski, MD :: Medical Director, Radiation Oncologist
A graduate of Yale University, Dr. Dombrowski completed his medical training in 1989 at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He interned in internal medicine at Bryn Mawr Hospital and did his residency in radiation oncology at Strong Memorial Hospital. Board certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Dombrowski has also held academic appointments at the University of Rochester and the University of Tennessee.

Sandra McDonald, MD :: Radiation Oncologist
Dr. McDonald completed her medical training and radiation oncology residency at South Africa’s University of Stellenbosch Medical School. She joined the department of radiation oncology at the University of Rochester in 1986 as attending physician. During her tenure at the University, Dr. McDonald was actively involved in research, was named associate professor and became clinical director of the department of radiation oncology. She joined the Pluta Cancer Center at Genesee Hospital as chief of radiation oncology; she has also served as medical director at Pluta. Dr. McDonald is board certified in radiation oncology and has published widely in medical journals and textbooks.

Medical Oncology

Jennifer Cadiz, MD :: Medical Oncologist/Hematologist
Dr. Cadiz received her medical training at SUNY Buffalo in 1987. She completed residency in internal medicine at the Brooke Army Medical Center followed by hematology/medical oncology fellowship at the Madigan Army Medical Center. She served ten years active duty in the United States Army; her last Army position was as Chief, Hematology/Oncology at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Dr. Cadiz, who is board certified in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine, joined the Pluta Cancer Center in 2008 after serving as medical oncologist at the Catskill Regional Medical Center.

Marcia Krebs, MD :: Medical Oncologist
Dr. Krebs completed her medical training at the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1996, followed by an internal medicine residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri where she also served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in oncology at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center.  Board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine, Dr. Krebs joined the Pluta Cancer Center in June 2009 after practicing most recently at the Shore Cancer Center in Virginia.

Brian Yirinec, MD :: Medical Oncologist/Hematologist
Dr. Yirinec received his medical degree in 1988 from the Brown University School of Medicine after an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College. He did both a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in medical oncology/hematology at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was a clinical assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology at the University of Rochester and joined the Pluta Cancer Center in 1997. Dr. Yirinec is board certified in medical oncology and hematology.

Radiation Therapy

Timothy B., Medical Physicist
Pluta Team Member Since:1999
Years in Profession: 15
Education: Masters Degree, University of Buffalo; Certified by the American Board of Radiology, NYS License in Medical Physics

Lynn B., RTT, CMD, Chief Dosimetrist
Pluta Team Member Since: 1992
Years in Profession: 28
Education: AAS; Certification in Dosimetry, RIT

Barb J., RTT, Radiation Therapist
Pluta Team Member Since:1992
Years in Profession: 16
Education: SUNY Fredonia, Strong Memorial Hospital Radiation Therapy School

Teresa B., RTT, Radiation Therapist
Pluta Team Member Since: 2006
Years in Profession: 5
Education: AAS, Erie Community College

Joe L., RTT, Radiation Therapist
Pluta Team Member Since: 1991
Years in Profession: 17
Education: AAS, Erie Community College

Elizabeth S., RTT, Radiation Therapist
Pluta Team Member Since: 2006
Years in Profession: 7
Education: AAS, Erie Community College

Virginia T., RTT, CMD Dosimetrist/Radiation Therapist
Pluta Team Member Since: 2006
Years in Profession: 19
Education: Certification in Radiation Therapy, University of Rochester Cancer Center, Certified in Medical Dosimetry

Lori W., RTT, Radiation Therapist
Pluta Team Member Since: 1996
Years in Profession: 13
Education: AAS, Alfred State College; Strong Memorial Hospital Radiation Therapy School

Nursing Staff

Gail F., RN, Nurse Manager
Pluta Team Member Since: 1995
Years in Profession: 32
Education: RN, Genesee Hospital School of Nursing; AAS, Monroe Community College

Mary A., RN, Registered Nurse
Pluta Team Member Since: 2005
Years in Profession: 28
Education: BS in Nursing, Niagara University

Jacquie D., RN, Registered Nurse
Pluta Team Member Since: 2006
Years in Profession: 38
Education: Monroe Community College; Roberts Wesleyan College

Barbie E., RN, Registered Nurse
Pluta Team Member Since: 1992
Years in Profession: 16
Education: RN, Alfred State College

Kitty F., RN, Registered Nurse
Pluta Team Member Since: 1995
Years in Profession: 25
Education: BA in Elementary Education; RN, Monroe Community College

Sulynn R., RN, Registered Nurse
Pluta Team Member Since: 2008
Years in Profession: 3
Education: BS in Nursing, Roberts Wesleyan College

Cari M., RN, Registered Nurse
Pluta Team Member Since: 2009
Years in Profession: 3
Education: BS in Nursing, Roberts Wesleyan College

Marty Y., RN, Registered Nurse
Pluta Team Member Since: 1995
Years in Profession: 16
Education: BA in Elementary Education, Elmira College; BS in Nursing, Brockport State College

Peggy Z., RN, Registered Nurse
Pluta Team Member Since: 2001
Years in Profession: 12
Education: AAS in Nursing, Monroe Community College

Clinical Trials

Nancy E., Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
Pluta Cancer Center Team Member Since: 2002
Years in Profession: 14
Education: Monroe Community College

Complementary Services

Susan Nelson, Social Worker, Director of Complementary Services
Pluta Team Member Since: 1996
Years in Profession: 21
Education: BS in Human Services, Elmira College

Jennifer Kerr, RD, Registered Dietitian
Pluta Team Member Since: 2004
Years in Profession: 6
Education: BS in Dietetics and MS in Nutritional Science, Syracuse University

Jean Van Etten, LMT, Licensed Massage Therapist
Pluta Team Member Since: 2003
Years in Profession: 5
Education: BA, William Smith College; MBA, University of Rochester; LMT, Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage; Certification in Oncology Massage, Peregrine Instituteb for Oncology Massage Training

Administration

John W. Oberlies, President and CEO
Pluta Team Member Since: 2006
Years in Profession: 12
Education: BCE, Villanova University; MBA, University of Rochester Simon School

Kevin Ring, Administrator
Pluta Team Member Since: 2009
Years in Profession: 27
Education: Masters in Public Administration, SUNY Brockport

Elizabeth Maas, Director of Reimbursement and Compliance
Pluta Team Member Since: 2001
Years in Profession: 20
Certified Professional Coder; Certified Compliance Professional

Development

Diane S., Development Coordinator
Pluta Team Member Since: 2007
Education: BS in Organizational Communication, Brockport

Office

Kim M., Office Manager
Pluta Team Member Since: 2007
Years in Profession: 17
Education: Medical Reception Diploma, Bryant & Stratton; Medical Management Program, Rochester Business Institute

Ronni T., Medical Secretary
Pluta Team Member Since: 2008
Years in Profession: 18
Education: AAS, Bryant & Stratton