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Dr. Halpin's Biography — After completing part of his fellowship at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), Dr. Christopher Halpin, who specializes in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine, decided to join the CTCA team. I experienced firsthand the patient-centered model at CTCA, and I wanted to continue my career in such an institution," says Dr. Halpin. Dr. Halpin attended Fordham University in New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000, and completed additional graduate coursework at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He earned his medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia in 2005. He remained at Temple University Hospital for a residency in internal medicine from 2005 to 2008, and a fellowship in sleep medicine from 2008 to 2009. He then completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Drexel University in Philadelphia, serving as Chief Fellow from 2010 to 2011. During his medical training, Dr. Halpin participated in numerous clinical research studies, involving chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hepatorenal syndrome, and the relationship between tumor and dyspnea. He has published research on the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep disordered breathing. He has also presented his research at several annual meetings of the American Thoracic Society. Dr. Halpin is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine and critical care medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians. At CTCA, Dr. Halpin participates in staffing the intensive care unit, and provides inpatient and outpatient consultations in both pulmonary and sleep medicine. He is able to employ recent technology for his patients, including bedside ultrasound in the intensive care unit, and endobronchial ultrasound to help gain an accurate diagnosis. At CTCA, I have the ability to provide the time and attention that our patients deserve and that their complex medical history demands, he says.

Dr. Visco's Biography — Having had a family member touched by cancer, Dr. David Visco, Chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), understands all too well the cancer patient s journey. That's why he says his overall goal for patients is to provide hope, compassion and empathy. Dr. Visco, Medical Director of the Hospitalist Program & Medical Director of Sleep Medicine at CTCA i n Philadelphia, adds, I view all our patients as family. A Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Visco is board certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and internal medicine. He also has expertise in sleep medicine. A native of Philadelphia, Dr. Visco earned a bachelor s degree from Temple University. He earned a medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed an internship in the Department of Internal Medicine at MCP Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. After medical school, Dr. Visco completed a two-year residency in internal medicine, followed by a three-year fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine, at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. In the second year of his residency, Dr. Visco earned the Outstanding Resident of the Year Award. During his fellowship, he was distinguished as Chief Fellow in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. Prior to joining CTCA, Dr. Visco worked in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. He also worked in the Department of Medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital, where he served as Performance Improvement Committee Member. While at Hahnemann, Dr. Visco participated in numerous educational symposiums in critical care. At Drexel, Dr. Visco conducted research on topics including the prevention of bacterial colonization on central venous catheters, the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia and the efficacy of TAK-242 in adults with severe sepsis. In August 2008, Dr. Visco joined the Department of Medical Oncology at Eastern as an internist, pulmonologist and critical care specialist. Since joining, he says he appreciates the unique model of care offered at CTCA: CTCA provides patients and families from all different parts of our country with the opportunity to empower hope and healing. From my experience, this integrative model is no where else to be found. Each day, Dr. Visco says he and the rest of the medical oncology team collaborate with the other clinical areas to provide whole-person, patient-centered care for patients. It s a team approach to cancer care. Dr. Visco is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Laennec Society of Philadelphia (Philadelphia Regional Pulmonary Society) and American College of Chest Physicians. He is also a member of the La Valle Del Volturno Club in Philadelphia.

Dr. Lu's Biography — I am proud to be a part of the integrated team of doctors and other care providers at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, says Dr. Jason Lu, pulmonologist. Every day I strive to provide excellent care to my patients. After graduating from Rutgers College in New Brunswick, NJ with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Dr. Lu attended St. George University School of Medicine, located in Grenada, West Indies, where he earned a Doctor of Medicine degree in 2003. Dr. Lu completed an internship at Atlantic City Medical Center in New Jersey in 2004, and continued his training at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA with a residency in internal medicine from 2004 to 2007, where he served as chief resident in internal medicine in 2006. In 2007, Dr. Lu joined Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia to complete a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care. While at Hahnemann University Hospital, Dr. Lu served on the ethics committee, the technology committee and the critical care committee. Dr. Lu is a board certified in the specialties of internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and palliative care medicine. He lives in Philadelphia.