Madhu Emani, MD

Minnesota Oncology is pleased to announce the association of  Madhu Emani, MD, with the practice of Medical Oncology and Hematology at our  Edina Clinic beginning January 2, 2017.

"I strive to provide evidence-based high quality care to all my patients," Dr. Emani says. "I empower my patients with information needed to make meaningful and informed choices while I guide them every step of the way though their journey."
 

Dr. Emani received his medical degree from Sri Siddhartha Medical College in Tumkur, India. He completed an internship at St. Martha's Hospital & Sri Siddhartha Medical College in India and residencies in internal medicine at University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida and at Manipal University in India. He completed his fellowship in medical oncology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida.

Dr. Emani is board certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology. His areas of special interest are colorectal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and lymphomas. His presented his retrospective clinical study titled "Outcome data for patients with colorectal cancer treated with adjuvant chemotherapy at a single academic institution" at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in 2014. He has also recently published case studies in the Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice and Blood, the journal of the American Society of Hematology.

Dr. Emani recently relocated to Minnesota from Florida where he practiced oncology and hematology at Florida Cancer Affiliates. "My life revolves around my beautiful wife and daughter," Dr. Emani says. "I enjoy photography and traveling and hope to experience different customs and cultures around the world." 
 

Appointments with Dr. Emani can be made by calling our Edina Clinic at 952-928-2900.

Minnesota Oncology recently welcomed two new Advanced Practice Providers. Katrina Jackson, RN, MSN joined our Maplewood Cancer Center team, and Kathleen Sahli, PA-C joined our Coon Rapids Clinic Team.

	Katrina Jackson, RN, MSN

Katrina Jackson, RN, MSN, has more than 7 years of oncology and hematology experience, most recently treating patients at Karmanos Cancer Institute in Cincinatti, Ohio, where she received the Karmanos Starfish Award in recognition of exceptional customer service skills to fellow employees, patients, and their family members. She has several years of experience caring for patients in a hospital setting as well. Jackson has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinatti. 

"I truly believe it is a privilege to work with our patient population," Jackson says. "I take time to listen to my patients' needs and wishes and focus on treating both them and their families with a holistic approach to encompass both their physical and emotional needs."

Originally from Wisconsin, Jackson and her husband recently relocated to the Twin Cities area from Michigan to be closer to family. "I enjoy exploring the outdoors with our two young girls and our Chocolate lab, Roscoe," she says. "I also enjoy running and baking."

	Kathleen Sahli, PA-C

Kathleen Sahli, PA-C , received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a Chemistry minor from North Dakota State University in Fargo. She receieved her Master of Science Physician Assistant from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minn. 

Sahli is member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants and is a Bethel University Physician Assistant Advisory Board Member.

"My philosophy of care is treating each person individually as a whole body, mind, and spirit," Sahli says. "I am a firm believer in patient education and empowering them to be actively involved in their medical care. It is important to me to provide compassionate and evidence based care. I hope to be by my patient's side every step of the way as they go through their cancer care journey."

Sahli and her husband are both Minnesota natives. "We love to be outside hiking and exploring," she says. "We also enjoy spending time with our animals riding our horses and playing with our dog."