Charleston Oncology is dedicated to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care for patients battling cancer and blood disorders. With a team of experienced oncologists, hematologists, and support staff, we deliver personalized treatment plans to meet each patient’s unique needs.
Our medical services include advanced immunotherapy and the innovative DigniCap® Scalp Cooling System, designed to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss. We specialize in treating a wide range of conditions, including:
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Myeloma
- Blood Disorders
We also provide expert care for other cancers, such as:
- Bone, Bladder, Brain, GI, and Head & Neck Cancers
- Kidney, Leukemia, Liver, Lymphoma, Pancreatic, and Testicular Cancers
Charleston Oncology is committed to supporting patients through every step of their journey with advanced treatment options and compassionate care.
Our Physicians
David M. Ellison, MD
David M. Ellison, MD, is a distinguished, board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology. A graduate of Yale University and Duke University School of Medicine, he completed his residency at Johns Hopkins and a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Duke. Formerly the Medical Director of Roper St. Francis Cancer Center, Dr. Ellison now serves as Principal Investigator for groundbreaking cancer clinical trials at CHOA.
George F. Geils, Jr., MD
George F. Geils, Jr., MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology. He is the medical director of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Roper St. Francis Healthcare. A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, he completed his residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and his fellowship at The University of Alabama.
Charles Holladay, MD, FACP
Charles Holladay, MD, FACP is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology. A South Carolina native, Dr. Holladay joined Charleston Oncology in 2001. He is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina where he also completed his residency and fellowship
Ashley Jeter, MD
Ashley Jeter, MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She completed internal medicine residency and hematology and oncology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina.
George Keogh, MD
George Keogh, MD is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology. He completed his fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Brian Lingerfelt, MD
Brian M. Lingerfelt, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia Campus. He completed his fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Emory University Winship Cancer Institute.
Douglas Michaelsen, MD
Douglas Michaelsen, MD is a graduate of Bowman Gray School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina and is board-certified to practice in internal medicine and medical oncology.
Gene Saylors, MD
Gene B. Saylors, MD is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from The University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Julia Saylors, MD
Julia Saylors, MD is board-certified to practice in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology. She completed her fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she also completed her residency in internal medicine.
Shelly Shand, MD
Shelly Christiansen Shand, MD graduated from the University of Georgia and earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Mercer University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Utah.
Nicholas J. Schmidt Jr., M.D
Nicholas J. Schmidt Jr., M.D., is a board-certified physician in internal medicine, oncology, and hematology with Charleston Oncology. He graduated from the University of South Carolina Honors College M.D. with a B.S. in biology.
Brian Greenwell, M.D
Dr. Brian Greenwell is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. He earned his B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University and subsequently his M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2012.