Oncology & Infusion Services
Liberty Regional Medical Center, in partnership with St. Joseph’s/Candler and the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, brings advanced cancer care services closer to home for patients in Hinesville, Liberty County, and the surrounding region.
About the Program
Liberty Regional Medical Center and the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s/Candler have partnered to provide medical oncology, chemotherapy, and infusion services for Liberty County cancer patients.
This partnership was made possible through the support of the Liberty County community, which helped raise more than $400,000 to bring needed chemotherapy and medical oncology services to the area. The program includes a new oncology space on the Liberty Regional campus and the recruitment of Dr. Ajaz Bulbul, who is board certified in Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine.
The program works collaboratively with medical staff at both Liberty Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph’s/Candler. Patients benefit from local care at Liberty Regional while also having access to the expertise, resources, and clinical teams of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion.
Clinical Effectiveness Teams
Clinical Effectiveness Teams are made up of physicians with related specialties and support personnel who meet regularly to review individual cases and help guide best practices for cancer treatment.
St. Joseph’s/Candler has multidisciplinary teams for the following areas:
- Breast Cancer
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer
- Genitourinary (GU) Cancer
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Neuro-Oncology
- Skin/Melanoma
- Thoracic/Lung Cancer
Better Access to Cancer Care and Clinical Trials
This joint venture provides patients with access to the expertise of the National Cancer Institute’s Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). Through this connection, patients may have easier access to advanced cancer services, clinical trials, and research opportunities closer to their local community.
Meet Our Providers
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Ajaz Bulbul, MBBS, MD
Dr. Ajaz Bulbul is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology. He received his undergraduate degrees in medicine and surgery from the University of Jammu in India. Dr. Bulbul completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Southern California and completed a Hematology and Oncology Fellowship at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he graduated as Chief Hematology Fellow.
Dr. Bulbul has authored more than 50 publications and presented at major international conferences. His research includes work related to lung cancer, breast cancer, kidney cancer, immunotherapy, benign and malignant blood disorders, and precision therapies. Nationally, he serves on the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s steering committee for rural Medical Oncology, where he helps develop best practices in care.
Prior to joining the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, Dr. Bulbul served as Medical Director for the Division of Hematology/Oncology at New Mexico Hematology and Oncology Specialists at Artesia General Hospital.
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Tiffany Harkleroad, ARNP
Tiffany Harkleroad is a Hematology-Oncology Nurse Practitioner at St. Joseph’s/Candler Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. Since January 2020, she has dedicated her career to advancing oncology care and educating patients about their disease processes, treatment plans, and ongoing care needs.
Her clinical experience includes oncology care, inpatient and outpatient therapies, family practice, inpatient hospice, ICU, telemetry, stepdown care, respiratory therapy, and management. Tiffany is committed to building cooperative relationships with patients and supporting individualized care through clinical evaluations and laboratory analysis.
Tiffany remains actively involved in professional and community service organizations. She continues to advocate for patient-centered oncology care and comprehensive treatment approaches, especially for patients in rural areas of Southeast Georgia.
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Facility / Office
Oncology & Infusion Services
455 S. Main Street, Suite 202
Hinesville, GA 31313
This practice provides chemotherapy and infusion services, a clinic for Dr. Bulbul, and space for the experienced chemotherapy pharmacists from the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion to mix chemotherapy medications.
Office: 912-819-4646
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