Conquering Cancer Together New York Cancer & Blood Specialists

Wendy Kaplan, MS, RDN, CSO, CDCES, CDN is Director of Nutritional Services. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition and Food Studies from New York University and is licensed in the state of New York. She is a board certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She has been a dietitian for over 20 years and has a variety of experience and a special interest in providing comprehensive nutrition care for cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship as well as overall health and wellness.

MaryAnn Fragola, DNP, ANPc, ACHPN is a board-certified oncology nurse practitioner. She has been a part of this practice for the past 20 years providing direct patient care to patients and families. She currently serves as our Chief of Wellness Services
She is a graduate of Wilkes University where she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Dr. Fragola earned her MSN degree Adult Nurse Practitioner from SUNY Stony Brook University. Dr. Fragola has experience in hematology, oncology, hospice care, and medical-surgical care in-home, outpatient, and in-hospital settings.

Dr. George joined the team of premier physicians at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in the summer of 2013.After receiving his Bachelor of Science; Life Sciences through the Accelerated BS/DO Program at New York Institute of Technology, Dr. Jerry George obtained his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine through the same institution. Upon the completion of his D.O., Dr. George completed his Categorical Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center. To conclude his post-graduate training, Dr. Jerry George completed his Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital.Among his many professional honors and scholarly activity, Dr. George has had multiple medical publications throughout his career. He currently holds an appointment for Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professorship at Mount Sinai.Dr. Jerry George focuses on various hematologic disorders and malignancies. He participates in various cancer committees and tumor boards and is currently accepting new patients in New York Cancer Specialists’ Setauket, Port Jefferson, Smithtown and Riverhead offices.

Dr. Alfredo Torres is the Associate Chief Medical Officer at NYCBS. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology.He is fluent in English and Spanish.Dr. Alfredo Torres received his Medical Degree from Universidad de Carabobo, Venezuela. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine through the prestigious Harrington Program from Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami. In addition, Dr. Torres achieved his Fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Jackson Memorial Hospital/the University of Miami.Dr. Torres has published numerous studies in Hematology and Oncology in peer-reviewed medical journals. He was also a grant recipient from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. Dr. Torres is currently a member of several prestigious organizations including the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the Community Oncology Alliance.Dr. Torres is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital. He has also served on the Chemotherapy committee at Jackson Memorial Hospital and he is currently a leader in the chemotherapy committee at NYCBS.His interests include lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, gynecological cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphomas.

Jahan Aghalar, MD is a board certified hematologist and oncologist. He specializes in malignancies originating from the genitourinary tract, specifically prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers.