Arlington Magazine Names 17 Physicians from Virginia Cancer Specialists as Top Docs 2025 Based on Peer Nominations
Acknowledged for their exceptional expertise and dedication in oncology and beyond, peers nominated 17 physicians and surgeons from Virginia Cancer Specialists across Arlington County, Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church, and the City of Alexandria as Top Doctors.
ARLINGTON, Va., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private cancer practice in Northern Virginia, announced today that 17 of its physicians and surgeons from Arlington Magazine's readership base were peer-nominated and earned the coveted Top Doc award.
The selection process involved an extensive peer-review survey of local physicians conducted by Professional Research Services (PRS). Each nominee underwent rigorous screening, including verification of licensing and a review of professional standing. PRS independently verifies the credentials of each Top Doctor to ensure the highest standards of professionalism and excellence.
"I'm honored to be named an Arlington Magazine Top Doc, a distinction made even more meaningful knowing it comes from fellow physicians. This recognition is not about personal achievement, it's a reflection of our incredible team of selfless, hardworking, committed, and compassionate professionals," shared Keeran R. Sampat, MD, Medical Oncologist, who sees patients in one of Virginia Cancer Specialists' newly expanded Arlington locations on N. Glebe Rd, in the Ballston Plaza.
"I'm grateful for the trust, partnership, and shared dedication of my esteemed colleagues and fellow honorees from the community. I'm proud to be named among such talented, driven fellow clinicians who serve our community with excellence every single day," said Jessica Heintz, MD, FAAHPM, who leads Virginia Cancer Specialists' Supportive Cancer Care Program, aimed at helping patients manage cancer-related pain, symptoms, and side effects of treatment to enhance their quality of life.
The 2025 Arlington Magazine Top Doc honorees from Virginia Cancer Specialists:
Hematology and Oncology
Breast Surgery
Stephanie Akbari, MD, FACS
David Weintritt, MD, FACS
Thoracic Surgery
Sandeep J. Khandhar, MD, FACS
Radiation Oncology
Harold C. Agbahiwe, MD
Gregory S. Sibley, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Jessica Heintz, MD, FAAHPM
About Virginia Cancer Specialists
Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private cancer practice in Northern Virginia, was recognized in 2024 and 2025 as the #1 physician practice in Virginia with the most Castle Connolly top doctors in cancer care and across all medical specialties. It features a world-class treatment team fighting cancer and diseases of the blood, offering access to the most current treatment protocols, clinical trials, and comprehensive care. Its fully staffed, comprehensive clinical research program also includes a dedicated research facility for Phase I clinical trials—the Virginia Cancer Specialists Research Institute, the largest of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. The practice offers medical oncology, radiation oncology, musculoskeletal tumor surgery, breast surgery, thoracic surgery, genetic counseling, palliative care, oncology nurse navigators, oncology infusion nurses, oncology pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and laboratory technicians. Virginia Cancer Specialists is part of The US Oncology Network. This collaboration unites the practice with more than 1,400 independent physicians and research and data from thousands of cancer patients in clinical trials across the country. Virginia Cancer Specialists also participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a role in more than 100 FDA-approved cancer therapies. For more information, visit USOncology.com. For more information about Virginia Cancer Specialists, visit: VirginiaCancerSpecialists.com
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