Abben Cancer Center is fortunate to be served by a dedicated and caring medical staff, comprised of physicians with extensive experience and training in oncology.


Donald G. Nordstrom, MD
Dr. Nordstrom received his Bachelor's of Science degree from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He interned at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul, MN and underwent his Residency at University of Iowa. Dr. Nordstrom is certified by the American Board of Radiology and Therapeutic Radiology. He is a member of the North Central Cancer Treatment Group.


Radha M. Rao, MD
Dr. Rao earned her medical degree from the Kurnool Medical School and completed her internship at Kurnool General Hospital, both in Kurnool, India. She completed a residency at the State University of New York and a fellowship at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Rao is a member of the North Central Cancer Treatment Group, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Iowa Oncology Society. She is board-certified in medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.


Gerald D. Hagin, MD, FACP
Dr. Hagin received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he graduated with honors in Medicine and Psychiatry. He completed an internship and an Internal Medicine Residency at Kaiser Medical Center and a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the University of Arizona Health Science Center. Dr. Hagin is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Hagin is a member of the American Academy of Hospice Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology and a former member in the United States Naval Reserves.