Our Spruce Pine location is temporarily closed. For continued patient care and new patient referrals, our physicians and staff remain fully available at nearby locations to accommodate appointments, support care, and answer questions as needed. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

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Messino Cancer Centers to Host Virtual Hiring Event for Medical Professionals on Nov. 6

Medical professionals can explore open positions such as nurse practitioner, registered nurse, pharmacy technologist, and more

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American Oncology Network Announces the Research Studies Presented at the ASCO 2024 Annual Meeting

Dr. Christopher Chay presented his latest cancer findings with fellow thought leaders at the annual conference.

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Messino Cancer Centers Strengthens Commitment to Patient Care with New Physician

Board-certified physician Charles Wendling, Jr., MD, joins the physician team.

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Messino Cancer Centers and American Oncology Network Celebrate Appointment of Local Physician to the NC Advisory Committee on Cancer Coordination and Control

She has experience treating patients with various cancer types but has a special interest and expertise in breast and gynecologic cancers.

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Messino Cancer Centers and American Oncology Network Welcome Neuro-Oncologist Jeanette Pueschel Larson, MD, to Physician Team

Our goal is to provide comprehensive cancer care and therapies so that we can better serve our patients and their unique needs. Dr. Larson’s specialty is of great value to us and our patients.

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Messino Cancer Centers Expands Physician Team With
Medical Oncologist Eric Luk

His approach to patient care aligns with how we run our practice, and his experienced background in oncology will be invaluable to our patients.

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Messino Cancer Centers & American Oncology Network, LLC
Welcome Emily Miller, MD

Fort Myers, Fla., August 9, 2021 – The team of 15 medical oncologists from Messino Cancer Centers (MCC) welcome Dr. Emily Miller to the community oncology practice. MCC, an American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) partner, has six office locations in Western North Carolina, in Asheville, Brevard, Franklin, Spruce Pine, Marion and Sylva. Dr. Miller is seeing […]

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Dr. Joshua Baru at Messino Cancer Centers, speaks to WLOS ABC 13

Dr. Joshua Baru speaks to WLOS ABC 13 Spotlight Carolina about palliative care in managing symptoms like pain, nausea, and emotional distress for patients receiving care for a cancer diagnosis.

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Messino Cancer Centers & American Oncology Network, LLC Welcome Joshua Baru, MD

May 3, 2021 – Messino Cancer Centers (MCC) team of 14 medical oncologists welcome Dr. Joshua Baru to the community oncology practice.  MCC, an American Oncology Network (AON) partner, has six office locations in Western North Carolina, in Asheville, Brevard, Franklin, Spruce Pine, Marion and Sylva. Dr. Baru is Board certified in internal medicine and […]

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This time of year is a time of thanks and gratitude, at Messino Cancer Centers the focus is on supporting their patients and community

Messino Cancer Centers (MCC), an American Oncology Network, LLC (AON) partner, is pleased to announce that Medical Oncologist Christopher Chay, MD is a recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Medicine Pride in the Profession Award. This award is one of the highest honors given by the American Medical Association (AMA) and recognizes physicians who aid […]

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