Physicians

• College: Yale University
• Medical School: Columbia University
• Internship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
• Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
• Fellowships: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Surgery
• Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sub-specialty Certification in Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Ivor Benjamin specializes in minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci surgical robot, and has performed more than 1,300 complex robotic gynecologic surgeries for both cancer and non-cancerous conditions.

Dr. Benjamin joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2012. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, respectively, in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Benjamin attended medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. He completed both his internship and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He then completed a three-year fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Following this, he returned to Philadelphia where he served as Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Currently, Dr. Benjamin is an Associate Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.

Specializing in minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci surgical robot, and has performed more than 1,000 complex robotic gynecologic surgeries for both cancer and non-cancerous conditions. He serves as a robotic surgery proctor for training and skills certification of other surgeons throughout the country for Intuitive Surgical on the da Vinci Surgical System. Dr. Benjamin is also a proctor and trainer for Plasma Surgical on their PlasmaJet system.

Dr. Benjamin is board certified by American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a Subspecialty Certification in Gynecologic Oncology. He has been named in the Guide to America’s Top Oncologists, a multi-year Top Doc in US News and World Report and awarded for his work by the National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, among others.

Dr. Benjamin is a multi-year “Top Doc” honoree by Phoenix Magazine.

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina
Residency: Phoenix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellowship: The University of Texas MD Anderson Center, Houston, Texas
Board Certification: American Board of Gynecological Oncology

Dr. Dalton specializes in the medical and surgical care of women with ovarian, cervical, uterine, endometrial cancers and other gynecologic malignancies. She has a special interest in decreasing the morbidity from cancer surgeries, including minimally invasive techniques and sentinel lymph node mapping for uterine, vulvar and cervical cancers.

• Medical School: Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology, Massachusetts
• Residency:  John Hopkins Hospital
• Fellowship:  University of Miami, Sylvester Cancer Center
• Board Certification:  American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Janicek’s clinical interests include gynecologic cancers, genetics, robotic and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Janicek is committed to treating every patient with compassion. He balances science, treatment and quality of life for his patients and their caregivers.

In his free time, Dr. Janicek enjoys cosmology and astronomy.

• Languages spoken:  English, Hindi, Gujarati
• Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Residency: Einstein Medical Center
• Fellowship: MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital
• Board Certification:  American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Sookram’s clinical interests include minimally invasive robotic surgery, treatment of ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, vulvar and vaginal cancer, gestational trophoblastic disease and benign gynecologic conditions

Dr. Sookram believes in treating all patients with dedicated and compassionate oncologic-focused care. The ultimate goal is to establish a treatment plan that is aligned with the patient’s personal goals and wishes while ensuring their quality of life along with their personal and emotional well-being

In her free time, Dr. Sookram enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, hiking and spending time with her husband and two children.

• Medical School: State University of New York, Buffalo School of Medicine
• Residency: University of Rochester
• Fellowship: University of California, Irvine
• Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology with subspecialty certification in Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Willmott’s expertise includes the treatment of all gynecologic malignancies including ovarian, uterine, cervical and vulvar cancers. She serves as principal investigator on a number of clinical trials and is a member of the cervical cancer committee with the Gynecologic Oncology Group.  She is the Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at Banner University Medical Center and is the director of the oncology curriculum for the Banner residency in OBGYN.

Philosophy of Care: Dr. Willmott’s driving force for the treatment of women with cancer is to empower patients while they face their journey ahead. Key to this is emphasizing the importance of quality of life and education regarding available therapies. Involvement in clinical trials also grants patients the access to novel therapeutics and is the driving force behind advancements in outcomes.

Dr. Willmott enjoys time outdoors, including hiking with her dog through the gorgeous trails of Arizona. She also loves traveling and having the opportunity to get lost in a good book.