27 Virginia Cancer Specialists Physicians Named to Washingtonian Magazine's Top Doctors List 2026

Peer Recognition Reflects More Than Five Decades of Trusted Cancer Care Across Northern Virginia

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private cancer practice in Northern Virginia, is proud to announce that 27 physicians have been named to Washingtonian magazine's 2026 Top Doctors list.

Selected through nominations from fellow physicians across the region, the recognition highlights excellence in cancer care while underscoring the enduring trust Virginia Cancer Specialists has earned from patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers throughout the community for more than 50 years.

For Virginia Cancer Specialists, the honor represents something greater than individual accolades. "Recognition from our peers is deeply meaningful, but what matters most is the trust behind it," said Medical Oncologist, Danijela Jelovac, MD, who sees patients in the Arlington and Fairfax locations. "For more than five decades, families have turned to Virginia Cancer Specialists during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. This recognition reflects the confidence that referring physicians, patients, and caregivers continue to place in our team. Awards are gratifying, but the privilege of serving this community generation after generation is what truly defines our legacy."

Since its founding more than 50 years ago, Virginia Cancer Specialists has grown alongside the communities it serves, providing innovative, community-based cancer care across Northern Virginia. Today, the practice combines nationally recognized expertise, access to a clinical trials portfolio of hundreds of active trials, and a multidisciplinary approach designed to keep world-class care close to home.

"This recognition is not about plaques on a wall or awards on a shelf," said Medical Oncologist, Alina Huang, MD, who sees patients in the Alexandria location. "It is about relationships built over decades. Every patient who entrusts us with their care, every caregiver who leans on us for guidance, and every physician who chooses to partner with us as we care for patients contributes to this honor. We are grateful for that trust and remain committed to earning it every day."

The 2026 Washingtonian Top Doctors designation is based on peer nominations from physicians across the Washington metropolitan region and recognizes outstanding physicians across a broad range of medical specialties.

"Our physicians have dedicated their careers to advancing cancer care, but none of us does this work alone," said Breast Surgeon, Elizabeth Feldman, MD, FACS, who sees patients in the Reston location. "This recognition belongs equally to our nurses, advanced practice providers, researchers, pharmacists, navigators, social workers, and support teams. Together, we have spent more than 50 years building an organization centered on compassion, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to the people we serve."

This year's list of physicians from Virginia Cancer Specialists who were honored as 2026 Washingtonian Top Doctors includes:

• Harold C. Agbahiwe, MD, Radiation Therapy
• Stephanie Akbari, MD, FACS, Breast Cancer Surgery
• Ivan Aksentijevich, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Christina Brzezniak, DO, Oncology/Hematology
• Ajay Dar, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• John Feigert, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Elizabeth Feldman, MD, FACS, Breast Cancer Surgery
• Mitul Gandhi, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Alina M. Huang, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Matthew T. Hueman, MD, FACS, FSSO, Breast Cancer Surgery
• Danijela Jelovac, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Sandeep J. Khandhar, MD, FACS, Thoracic Surgery
• Samuel Lee, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Jey A. Maran, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Timothy A. McCarthy, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Geoffrey D. Moorer, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Jacob A. Ninan, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Dipti Patel-Donnelly, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Lindy Rosal, MD, FACS, Breast Cancer Surgery
• Keeran R. Sampat, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Amit Sarma, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Gregory S. Sibley, MD, Radiation Therapy
• Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, FACP, FASCO, Oncology/Hematology
• Tejas Suresh, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Shruti Tiwari, MD, Oncology/Hematology
• Hernan I. Vargas, MD, FACS, Breast Cancer Surgery
• David Weintritt, MD, FACS, Breast Cancer Surgery

Patients may call 571.350.8400 to schedule an appointment.

About Virginia Cancer Specialists

Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private cancer practice in Northern Virginia, has been recognized as the #1 physician practice in Virginia in cancer care and across all medical specialties for 3 years running (2024-2026), as recognized by Castle Connolly Top Doctors. It features a world-class treatment team offering access to the most current treatment protocols fighting cancer and blood diseases. It's also home to the Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute and the largest clinical trials portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic – including a dedicated research facility for Phase I clinical trials and later-stage trials through a joint venture with Fairfax's NEXT Oncology. The practice offers medical oncology, radiation oncology, musculoskeletal tumor surgery, breast surgery, thoracic surgery, genetic counseling, support cancer care, financial counseling, onsite laboratory and pharmacy, language services, telehealth, nurse advice line, and much more. Virginia Cancer Specialists is part of The US Oncology Network. This collaboration unites the practice with more than 600 sites of care across 31 states, 2,700 affiliated physicians, and research and data from thousands of patients with cancer in clinical trials across the country. Its 2024 partnership with the renowned Sara Cannon Research Institute opens the door to hundreds of additional clinical studies, increases care to more patients, and has played a role in more than 100 FDA-approved cancer therapies. For more information about The US Oncology Network, which is supported by McKesson, a trusted name and global leader in healthcare for over 180 years, visit USOncology.com. For more information about Virginia Cancer Specialists, visit: VirginiaCancerSpecialists.com

Media Contact

Jean Dzierzak
[email protected]

SOURCE Virginia Cancer Specialists