Rex Hematology Oncology Associates was specially created with patients in mind, offering comprehensive cancer care at a single point of contact. Our team, led by board-certified renowned physicians in the field of hematology and oncology, uses the latest technologies and treatments to provide a broad scope of services and the highest quality of care to patients.
As part of the first nationally accredited cancer center in North Carolina, Rex Hematology Oncology Associates is proud to partner with each patient in his or her journey from the discovery of cancer, through treatment and into recovery. Together, the dedicated staff of Rex Hematology Oncology Associates at Rex Cancer Center cares for the whole patient — mind, body and spirit.
Our Locations
Rex Cancer Center of Raleigh 4420 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 784-6818 (919) 784-6826 fax Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Rex Cancer Center of Wakefield 11200 Governor Manly Way, Suite 102 Raleigh, NC 27614 (919) 570-7550 (919) 570-7551 fax Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Dr. Boles earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his residency at UNC Hospitals, where he also completed a fellowship program in hematology and medical oncology. Dr. Boles is board certified in hematology, oncology and internal medicine. His clinical interests include thoracic, gastrointestinal and hematologic malignancies as well as palliative care.
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008 American Board of Hematology, 2011 American Board of Oncology, 2011
Memberships: American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Hematology North Carolina Medical Society
Find out what Dr. Boles thinks is the best part of his job as a hematologist-oncologist at Rex..
Jeffrey M. Crane, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Dr. Crane earned his medical degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. While serving in the U.S. Naval Forces, Dr. Crane completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute - Navy Medical Oncology Branch. Dr. Crane was also granted fellowship in the American College of Physicians and remains active in clinical research at Rex/UNC, with a primary focus on genitourinary and thoracic cancers.
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1981 American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty) Medical Oncology, 1983 Hematology, 1984
Memberships: American Society of Hematology American Society of Clinical Oncology North Carolina Oncology Association
Find out why Dr. Crane chose the field of oncology and why he continues to be inspired every day.
Nirav S. Dhruva, M.D.
Dr. Dhruva earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Dhruva also completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at UNC-CH. Dr. Dhruva is board certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology. His clinical interests include conducting studies on lung, skin and breast cancer.
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine/Internal Medicine, 2007 American Board of Internal Medicine/Hematology, 2010 American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology, 2010
Memberships: American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Hematology
Listen as Dr. Dhruva shares why he decided to become a medical oncologist..
Susan G. Moore, M.D.
Dr. Moore earned her medical degree and Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her internal medicine residency training at the University of California in San Francisco and her hematology and medical oncology training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Her clinical interests focus on breast cancer, lymphoma, supportive care and cancer screenings.
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003 American Board of Hematology, 2006 American Board of Oncology, 2006
Memberships: American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Hematology
Find out why Dr. Moore has a passion for cancer care and why she chose oncology as a specialty.
Lola A. Olajide, M.D.
Dr. Olajide received her medical degree from the University of Ibadan College of Medicine in Ibadan, Nigeria. She went on to complete an internal medicine residency program at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Dr. Olajide completed a fellowship program in hematology and medical oncology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has participated in several clinical trials through the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UNC.
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003 American Board of Hematology, 2006 American Board of Oncology, 2007
Memberships: American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Hematology
Listen as Dr. Olajide shares what inspires her most about her chosen specialty.
JoEllen C. Speca, M.D.
Dr. Speca earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed internship and residency programs in internal medicine at the University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Speca also completed a fellowship program in hematology and medical oncology at Duke University Medical Center. Her clinical interests focus on breast cancer, colon cancer, lymphoma, supportive care and survivorship.
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2006 American Board of Oncology, 2009
Memberships: American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Hematology
Listen as Dr. Speca shares what led her to choose oncology and what inspires her every day.
Robert S. Wehbie, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P.
Dr. Wehbie earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He completed residency and fellowship programs in internal medicine at UNC Hospitals. He was granted fellowship in the American College of Physicians and is board certified in medical oncology and infectious diseases. Dr. Wehbie helped start Rex Cancer Center of Wakefield and has been serving patients in the Triangle for more than a decade.
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1991 American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology, 1997 & 2007 American Board of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease, 1996 & 2005
Memberships: American College of Physicians Infectious Diseases Society of America American Society of Hematology American Society of Clinical Oncology North Carolina Medial Society
Listen as Dr. Wehbie describes how he is personally connected to Rex and his philosophy on patient care..
