Associate Professor, Department of Hematology/Oncology
Urethral Cancer, Adrenal Tumor, Penile Cancer, Ureteral Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, clinical trials for genitourinary malignancies
I am a medical oncologist specializing in cancers of the genitourinary tract. A new cancer diagnosis can be both overwhelming and life-changing for patients and their loved ones. As a medical oncologist, it is my privilege to help patients navigate this new world by not only helping them understand their diagnosis and treatment options, but also by providing support and guidance along the way. Every patient has a unique experience, so it is important for me to build a relationship with each person I meet so I can best understand his or her values in order to treat each person as a whole. My patients are my number one priority. It is my mission to make sure any and all questions are answered, and that patients and their families feel comfortable with every decision made throughout their journey.
At Fox Chase Cancer Center, I am lucky to work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside other medical oncologists, urologists, radiation oncologists and other cancer specialists, which allows me to provide the highest quality of care in a personalized manner tailored to each patient. Being a part of Fox Chase allows me to offer patients both standard-of-care treatments and new, cutting edge treatment options through clinical trial participation. The field of medical oncology is rapidly evolving and Fox Chase is on the forefront of these exciting changes.
I am 42 years old and live in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, with my husband and our two daughters. I came to Philly from Detroit for graduate school at Drexel’s Dornsife School of Public Health, met my husband the week I arrived, and never left. That was nearly 20 years ago. Today, I work as a Senior Program Officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
In January 2024 I began noticing blood in my urine that would go away for a while and then come back.
Patient comments
Very kind, courteous and respectful at all times. I am so glad that I chose to come here. Highly recommend!!!
Fox Chase focuses on you as a person wile doing an outstanding job of treating your cancer. They don't see you as cancer, they see you as a human being who's determined to fight.
Dr Anari is outstanding. I would recommend her to family and friends
Dr. Anari listened to me and answered my questions and didn't rush. She made me feel comfortable and heard.
Dr Anari is one of the best physicians I have ever worked with. That is a high standard because I have other physicians of the same quality. She gives excellent explanations of my treatment and always asks if I have any questions.