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Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Moayed Ibrahim, MD

A member of our cancer team, Moayed Ibrahim, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, dedicated to providing expert care to cancer patients utilizing the latest anti-cancer therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy. He is also skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the blood and blood forming organs.

A graduate of the Hashemite University Faculty of Medicine, Jordan, Dr. Ibrahim did his Internal Medicine residency at East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine in Mountain Home, TN. After completing a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, he accomplished his Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA. He was selected as chief resident and chief fellow during his training.

Dr. Ibrahim takes pride in treating his patients as he would like his own family members to be treated. He believes that shared decision-making is the cornerstone of a successful treatment plan.

Dr. Ibrahim is board certified in Hematology, Medical Oncology, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine. He’s been published in peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized with multiple academic and research awards, including the 2020 American Society of Hematology Abstract Achievement Award.

A member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American College of Hematology, and American Geriatric Society, he enjoys cycling, running, and walking his dog, Smoke.

Dawn Romfo, MSN, FNP-C

A board-certified nurse practitioner, Dawn Romfo, MSN, FNP-C, provides care and support to oncology and hematology patients as a member of our cancer care team. A Burlington native and Des Lacs-Burlington graduate, Dawn earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Minot State University. She practiced clinic and hospital nursing in various community settings in the region, including Trinity Hospital’s ICU and Post-Anesthesia Care units. In 2012 she began a long association with Dakota College at Bottineau, serving initially as a nurse faculty member and for six years as Nursing Program Director. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing Education through Walden University in Minneapolis in 2014 and more recently earned a post-master’s certificate in Family Nurse Practice through Maryville University in St. Louis. She’s a member of the Oncology Nursing Society, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, North Dakota Nurse Practitioner Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Joon K. Lee, MD

Dr. Lee is a radiation oncologist dedicated to providing compassionate care that meets the highest standard of excellence.  With extensive training in 3D-CRT, IMRT, SRS/SBRT, and other leading-edge radiation treatment technologies, Dr. Lee is able to provide highly effective cancer treatments for his patients.  Formerly of Bellevue, WA, he earned his medical doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, IL.  Following a transitional year residency at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester, MI, he completed his radiation oncology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, where he served as chief resident from 2017 to 2018.  He received many awards throughout his medical training and has published several journal articles and presented his work at numerous national conferences.  Dr. Lee is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Brachytherapy Society, Radiological Society of North America, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American College of Radiology. He is also highly-proficient in Spanish and Korean.

Annie Steen, FNP-C

Annie Steen, FNP-C, is an experienced nurse practitioner and a member of our medical oncology team. Working in collaboration with other providers, she offers care and support to patients undergoing medical oncology and hematology treatments, with services ranging from patient education to follow-up care and symptom management.  A Minot native, Annie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from North Dakota State University.  She practiced rehabilitation and ortho-neuro nursing at Sanford Health in Fargo, later returning to Minot to work in the area of rheumatology at Trinity Health.  She completed her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice at the University of North Dakota and provided primary care services to patients at CHI St. Alexius Health in Minot for six years.  A member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Annie is married with a son and a daughter.

Patanit Watanaboonyakhet, DO

Dr. Patanit Watanaboonyakhet (Dr. Pat) specializes in Hematology and Oncology.  A graduate of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO, she completed her Internal Medicine residency at Michigan State University/Michigan Capital Medical Center in Lansing and her Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Lansing’s Ingham Regional Medical Center.  She practiced at the Cancer and Blood Disease Center in Richmond, IN, before joining Trinity Health.  She is board certified in Internal Medicine and a member of the American Osteopathic Association. She works closely with other members of Trinity’s cancer fighting team to provide the most up-to-date care for cancer patients, utilizing the latest chemotherapy medications and cancer-fighting therapies.  She also treats diseases of the blood and blood forming organs, such as the spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow and thymus.

Ellen Sigauke, MD

Ellen Sigauke, MD, is a board certified pathologist, fellowship trained in oncologic surgical pathology. Dr. Sigauke received her medical degree from the University of Zimbabwe Medical School, Harare. Following her pathology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, she completed a year-long fellowship in oncologic-surgical pathology at the University’s prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is a member of the American Medical Association and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.

Michael Grant, MD

Board certified in Radiation Oncology. Additional information being updated.

Badie Alakech, MD

Badie Alakech, MD, is board certified anatomic and clinical pathology. A graduate of the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in Syria, he completed residency training in Pathology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. His training also includes post-doctoral research at the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston and a fellowship in transfusion medicine at Bonfils Blood Center, Denver, Colorado. Prior to joining Trinity Health he was associated with the Pathology Associates of Albuquerque, New Mexico.