Physician Biographies
Medical Oncologists
Physician:
Gary Thomas, MD 
Specializes In:
Hematology/Oncology
Professional Memberships:
American Cancer Society – Chapter Board Member
South Carolina Oncology Society – Executive Board
Contact:
St. Joseph’s/Candler – SC Cancer Specialists
45 Hospital Center Commons
Hilton Head Island SC 29926
Tel 843-689-2895 Fax 843-689-9270
St. Joseph’s/Candler – SC Cancer Specialists
100 Buckwalter
Place Blvd. #130
Bluffton, SC 29910
843-836-7100
843-836-7112 fax
Dr. Gary Thomas received his B.A. of Chemistry from the College of Charleston and medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston,
SC. Following that he did his residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia and was named Chief Resident. He completed his Medical Oncology fellowship at The Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University 1993.
Dr.
Thomas has been in practice in the LowCountry of South Carolina since 1993 and has been the Medical Director of South Carolina Cancer Specialists since 2001. He accepted the Clinical Assistant Professor appointment to Medical University of South Carolina
in 2006. He is currently on the Peer Review panel of ASCO Journals for Lymphoma.
Dr. Thomas is board certified in Medical Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Specializes In:
Hematology/Oncology
Professional Memberships:
American Medical Association
American Cancer Society
South Carolina Medical Assocaiton
South Caroilna Oncology Society
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology
Association
of Community Cancer Centers
National Arab American Medical Association
Contact
St. Joseph’s/Candler – SC Cancer Specialists
100 Buckwalter Place Blvd. #130
Bluffton, SC 29910
843-836-7100
843-836-7112 fax
Dr. Majd Chahin earned his medical degree from Tishreen University School of Medicine in Latakia, Syria. He did a residency in internal medicine at Lutheran Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and his fellowship in hematology/oncology at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga.
Dr. Chahin began practicing in the Low Country in 1995, including serving as medical director of the Sea Island Cancer Center in Port Royal. He has written several chapters in medical books, done numerous research studies and served as principal investigator on more than a dozen clinical trials. Dr. Chahin is a member of the several scholarly societies including the American Medical Association, American Cancer Society and American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Dr. Chahin is board certified in medical oncology and is licensed to practice in both South Carolina and Georgia.
Physician:
Dr. Gregory M. Haidemenos 
Specializes In:
Hematology/Oncology
Professional Memberships:
South Carolina Oncology Society
South Carolina Medical Society
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Contact:
St. Joseph’s/Candler – SC Cancer Specialists
100 Buckwalter Place Blvd. #130
Bluffton, SC 29910
843-836-7100
843-836-7112 fax
St. Joseph’s/Candler – SC Cancer Specialists
45 Hospital Center Commons
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
843-689-2895
843-689-9270 fax
Dr. Gregory Haidemenos earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, and did his internal medicine residency
at Roger Williams Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine in Providence, RI. He went on to do a fellowship in hospice and palliative care at The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas,
followed by a fellowship in hematology oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston where he was chief fellow.
Dr. Haidemenos is licensed to practice medicine in Georgia and South Carolina. He is a member of the South Carolina Oncology Society, South Carolina Medical Society, American College of Physicians and American Medical Association. Dr. Haidemenos is joining the practice of St. Joseph’s/Candler SC Cancer Specialists in Bluffton and Hilton Head.
Physician:
J. Keegan Bakos, MD
Specializes In:
Hematology/Oncology
Dr. J. Keegan Bakos earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in zoology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Fairborn, Ohio. Dr. Bakos did both his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. That was followed by his fellowship in hematology and oncology also at MUSC. Dr. Bakos is licensed to practice in both Georgia and South Carolina and is board certified in internal medicine. He’s a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and South Carolina Oncology Society.
Contact:
St. Joseph’s/Candler – SC Cancer Specialists
100 Buckwalter Place Blvd. #130
Bluffton, SC 29910
843-836-7100
843-836-7112 fax
St. Joseph’s/Candler – SC Cancer Specialists
45 Hospital Center Commons
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
843-689-2895
843-689-9270 fax
GYN Oncologist
Physician:
Sarah Gill, MD, MS, FACS
Specializes In:
Gynecologic Oncology
Professional Memberships:
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)
Contact:
5353 Reynolds Street, Ste. 200
Savannah, GA 31405
912-819-5771
Dr. Sarah Gill is a board certified Gynecologic Oncologist who has been practicing at the Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion since August 2017. She completed a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., after residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Greenville Health System in Greenville, SC. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tenn. Dr. Gill is double board certified in both Gynecologic Oncology and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons, which is a prestigious honor among surgeons, as of Oct. 2020. She is a member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Dr. Gill's interests include treatment of premalignant and malignant conditions of the female genital tract, clinical trials, chemotherapy and survivorship.
Thoracic Oncology
Physician:
M. Douglas Mullins, MD 
Specializes In:
Pulmonology
Interventional Bronchoscopy
Dr. Douglas Mullins received his bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary and his doctor of medicine degree from Vanderbilt. Following that, he completed
a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at the University of Virginia.
Presently, he is medical director for Candler Hospital's ICU and Pulmonary Services as well as clinical instructor
at Mercer University School of Medicine. He co-chair of the Thoracic Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Dr. Mullins is board certified in sleep medicine, critical care medicine, pulmonary medicine and internal medicine. He specializes in robotic bronchoscopy. Dr. Mullins is licensed in Georgia.
He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and American Association of Bronchology.
Contact:
Southeast Lung Associates
Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion
225 Candler Drive, Suite 201
Savannah, GA 31405
912-819-5757
Radiation Oncologists
Physician:
Joshua McKenzie, MD
Specializes In:
Radiation Oncology
Professional Memberships:
American Society for Radiation Oncology
American Brachytherapy Society
American College of Radiation Oncology
Paediatric Radiation Oncology Society
Contact:
LCRP Radiation Oncology Center
225 Candler Drive, Suite 100, Savannah, GA 31405
912-352-1700
Radiation Oncology Center Hilton Head
25 Hospital Boulevard, Suite 101
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926
843-689-6490
Radiation Oncology Center Bluffton
100 Buckwalter Place Blvd.
Bluffton, SC 29910
843-836-7120
Dr. Joshua McKenzie earned his bachelor's degree in Biology from Armstrong Atlantic State University and his doctor of medicine from Mercer University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Memorial Health University
Medical Center and his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident.
He is trained in both the CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System and the TrueBeam Radiotherapy system.
Physician:
John L. Mikell, MD
Specializes In:
Radiation Oncology
Professional Memberships:
American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
Georgia Medical Society
American College of Radiology
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Contact:
LCRP Radiation Oncology Center
225 Candler Drive, Suite 100, Savannah, GA 31405
912-352-1700
Radiation Oncology Center Hilton Head
25 Hospital Boulevard, Suite 101
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926
843-689-6490
Radiation Oncology Center Bluffton
100 Buckwalter Place Blvd.
Bluffton, SC 29910
843-836-7120
Dr. John L. Mikell earned his bachelor's degree in Biology from Washington and Lee University and his doctor of medicine from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and his
residency in Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine, where he was Chief Resident.
He is trained in both the CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System and the TrueBeam Radiotherapy system.
Physician:
John A. Pablo, MD
Specializes In:
Radiation Oncology
Professional Memberships:
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
American College of Radiation Oncology
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Contact:
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion Radiation Oncology
225 Candler Drive, Suite 100
Savannah, Georgia 31405
912-352-1700
Radiation Oncology Center Hilton Head
25 Hospital Boulevard, Suite 101
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926
843-689-6490
Radiation Oncology Center Bluffton
100 Buckwalter Place Blvd.
Bluffton, SC 29910
843-836-7120
Dr. John Pablo received a bachelor's degree in biology from Tufts University and a doctor of medicine degree from Dartmouth Medical School. He completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in radiation oncology at Emory University
Hospital.
He is currently the medical director at Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion Radiation Oncology Center including the Bluffton-Hilton Head site. Dr. Pablo has extensive experience with conventional simulation, CT-based
simulation, 3-D treatment planning, intensity modulated radiation therapy, and high- and low-dose image-guided radiation therapy. He specializes in prostate brachytherapy and stereotactic body radiosurgery.
Dr. Pablo is trained in
both the CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System and the TrueBeam Radiotherapy system. He is licensed to practice medicine in Georgia and South Carolina.
Physician:
Stephen J. Ramey, MD
Specializes in:
Radiation Oncology
Professional Memberships:
American Radium Society
American Society for Radiation Oncology
American Society for Clinical Oncology
American Brachytherapy Society
Contact:
Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion Radiation Oncology
225 Candler Drive, Suite 100
Savannah, Georgia 31405
912-352-1700
Radiation Oncology Center Hilton Head
25 Hospital Boulevard, Suite 101
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926
843-689-6490
Radiation Oncology Center Bluffton
100 Buckwalter Place Blvd.
Bluffton, SC 29910
843-836-7120
Dr. Stephen Ramey earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Furman University in Greenville, SC. He received his doctor of medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He did a preliminary intern year in internal medicine also at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston followed by a residency in radiation oncology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fla. Dr. Ramey is a member of the American Radium Society, American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Society for Clinical Oncology and American Brachytherapy Society. He is licensed to practice medicine in both Georgia and South Carolina.
