About Us Coastal Cancer Center’s commitment to the community began in 1982 when they started offering their extensive services to both year-round and seasonal residents at their conscientious practice. Over the years, they’ve grown to become a community center whose homey environment is open to everyone looking for consistent and compassionate medical care.
To provide the highest quality and most convenient services, Coastal Cancer Center has an in-house pharmacy to fill prescriptions; in-house imaging that includes PET, CT, and X-rays; as well as an in-house lab and specialty hematology testing (flow cytometry). With infusion centers in each of their clinics and providers having privileges at all area hospitals, they can provide the best quality care. Coastal Cancer Center also is a Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) certified practice.
Medical Oncology & Hematology
Dr. Renwick Goldberg
Dr. Goldberg, a board-certified oncologist, joined Coastal Cancer Center in 1984. A Youngstown, Ohio native, he earned his medical degree with high honors from the University of Liege in Belgium and completed his internship and residency at Queens Hospital Center of Long Island Jewish Hospital. He pursued a Medical Oncology Fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia.
Dr. Goldberg has held leadership roles, including Program Director for Hematology/Oncology at Youngstown Hospital Association and Director of Oncology at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. He also served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Clinical Instructor. An active member of AMA, ASCO, and SCOS, Dr. Goldberg enjoys tennis, traveling, and family time.
Dr. Vijay Paudel
Dr. Paudel, a board-certified oncologist, joined Coastal Cancer Center in 2000. A Chicago native, he earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed his medical degree, internship, and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He pursued a fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Dr. Emily Touloukian
Dr. Emily Touloukian, DO, is a board-certified Oncologist, Hematologist, and Internist with Coastal Cancer Center since 2012. She earned her undergraduate degree at Pepperdine University, her medical degree at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed her residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and fellowship at Providence Hospital.
Dr. Touloukian is the Immediate Past President of the South Carolina Oncology Society and President of the Medical Society of Horry County. She also teaches at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center as the Subspecialty Education Coordinator for Oncology and serves as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of South Carolina.
Dr. Dejuania Brown-Rawls
Dr. Brown-Rawls, a New Jersey native, earned her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, a Master’s from the University of Delaware, and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency and oncology fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Oncology, Dr. Brown-Rawls is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Medical Society of Horry County, and National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
Dr. Jordan Henderson
Dr. Henderson, originally from the Pacific Northwest, earned his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University and his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency and Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, serving as Chief Fellow.
Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Henderson is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH).
In his free time, he enjoys family activities, reading, movies, and visiting the beach.
Dr. Nikhil Patel
Dr. Nikhil Patel, originally from Mississippi, earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from Millsaps College and his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship, Residency, and Hematology/Oncology training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Board-certified in Hematology, Oncology, and Internal Medicine, Dr. Patel is a member of ASCO, ASH, AMA, and ACP.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, listening to audiobooks, reading, cooking, golfing, and watching movies.
Dr. Faria Ali
Dr. Faria Ali is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and board-eligible in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Coastal Cancer Center. She earned her M.B.B.S. from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College in India, completed her Internal Medicine residency at Henry Ford Allegiance Health, and a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Ali has served as Chief Resident, earned Resident of the Month recognition, and is actively involved in research and professional societies. Multilingual and community-focused, she frequently volunteers and continues to contribute to medical literature within oncology.
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Stephen Andrews
Dr. Stephen F. Andrews is a board-certified radiation oncologist specializing in prostate, skin, breast, and head and neck cancers. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and holds degrees in Health Physics from Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Andrews completed his residency at Fox Chase Cancer Center, where he served as Chief Resident. His expertise includes IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and VMAT. He has published research and delivered presentations on prostate cancer and soft tissue sarcomas. Dr. Andrews is affiliated with multiple professional organizations.
Dr. Patrick Francke
Dr. Patrick Francke is a board-certified radiation oncologist with over 20 years of experience. He completed his residency at the University of Kentucky and holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Louisville. Dr. Francke is renowned for his work in gynecologic oncology, lung cancer, and brachytherapy. He has published extensively and been involved in leading medical organizations, including ASTRO and the American Brachytherapy Society. Dr. Francke specializes in IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, SRS, and VMAT. He previously served as Medical Director at GenesisCare, now part of Coastal Cancer Center Radiation Oncology.
Dr. David Zaenger
Dr. David Zaenger is a board-certified radiation oncologist with expertise in breast, prostate, brain, and head and neck cancers. He completed his residency at Emory University and earned his MD from the University of Toledo. Dr. Zaenger’s research has been recognized with the RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, and he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for compassionate care. He is a member of the American College of Radiology and specializes in SRS, SBRT, IMRT, VMAT, and IGRT, focusing on personalized, empathetic patient care.
Samuel Andersen, MD
Dr. Samuel Andersen, a board-eligible radiation oncologist, earned his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed a residency at the University of Texas Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Andersen specializes in treating various malignancies and utilizing advanced radiation techniques like 3D-CRT, HDR brachytherapy, IMRT, SBRT, and SRS. Passionate about patient-centered care and education, he emphasizes shared decision-making and patient education, particularly in managing malignancies and benign conditions like osteoarthritis and keloidal scars.
Advanced Practice Providers
Angie Brinegar, ANP-BC, AOCNP
Angie Brinegar joined Coastal Cancer Center in 2000. She graduated from Jackson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Miami, FL with an ADN. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from East Carolina University and graduated from Duke University with her Master of Science in Nursing. Angie was the 2006 and 2007 recipient of the MSN Masters of Nursing Scholarship awarded by the American Cancer Society. She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and has been an Oncology Certified Nurse since 2001. In 2013, Angie received her Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner Certification, making her the only nurse practitioner in Horry County to earn the advanced credential in adult oncology.
Megan Steljes, FNP-C
Megan Steljes joined Coastal Cancer Center in 2012.
She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Francis Marion University. After graduating, she worked in the Medical Intensive Care Unit of Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Megan received her Master of Nursing degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and graduated from the FNP program in December 2011.
She is licensed in SC and NC as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, and is certified nationally by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Megan is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, The Grand Strand Advanced Practice Nurse Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Tanya Bralley, PA-C
Tanya C. Bralley joined Coastal Cancer Center in June 2012. A native of Virginia, she is licensed in South Carolina as a Physician Assistant and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Tanya’s prior experience was in family medicine, emergency medicine, and gastroenterology before joining Coastal Cancer Center. She attended Radford University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry in 1999. She attended the Physician Assistant program at James Madison University, in Harrisonburg, VA, and completed the program, obtaining her degree in 2002. Tanya is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology.
Mary Taylor Jackson, FNP
Mary Taylor Jackson, FNP-BC, joined Coastal Cancer Center in 2022. She is a North Carolina native and spent most of her childhood summers in Myrtle Beach.
She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at East Carolina University and her Master of Nursing from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Before obtaining her master’s, she worked as a chemotherapy nurse for 6 years.
Laura M. Seipt, ACNPC-AG
Laura Seipt, ACNPC-AG, joined Coastal Cancer Center in 2021. Originally from Norway, she moved to Myrtle Beach in 2004. She earned her BS in Health Promotion from Coastal Carolina University and her nursing degrees from Horry Georgetown Technical College and USC. After six years as a Certified Critical Care RN, Laura completed her Master of Nursing. She is licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in SC and board-certified by the AACN. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor activities with her family, cooking, and reading.
Lori Wright, MSN, AGNP-C, ACHPN
Lori Wright joined Coastal Cancer Center in 2022. A Southwest Virginia native, she moved to Pawleys Island, SC, in 2016. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2018 and is certified as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. Lori has experience in palliative, hospice, and primary care, with a passion for holistic oncology care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and serving in her church’s music ministry.
Jennifer Roy, MSN, FNP-BC
Jennifer Roy, MSN, FNP-BC, obtained her Master of Nursing from Rivier University. She is Board-Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner and is licensed to practice in SC and NH.
M’Kayla Alston, PA-C
M’Kayla Alston, PA-C, is a certified Physician Assistant originally from South Carolina. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Carolina and has a background in family medicine and cardiology.