Meet the Team

Bogdan Eftimie, MD ​

Dr. Eftimie earned his medical degree at Loma Linda University, his internship and residency at Loma Linda​ University, and his fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal, lung, melanoma, and benign hematology. Dr. Eftimie has a strong interest in research and serves as the principal investigator.

Carlton Scharman, MD

Dr. Carlton Scharman is a hematologist-oncologist who joined UCSF-Washington Cancer Center in 2021 and cares for patients with a wide variety of cancers and blood-related conditions. He has a particular interest in caring for patients with lung cancer. Dr. Scharman earned his medical degree from the University of California, Davis School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. He completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Tufts Medical Center, where he participated in international collaborative research on Hodgkin's lymphoma.​

Matthew Tenold, MD

Dr. Matthew Tenold is a hematologist-oncologist who joined UCSF-Washington Cancer Center in 2021 and cares for patients with a wide variety of cancers and blood-related conditions. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College. At the University of California, Davis School of Medicine, he completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology and oncology, serving as chief fellow. Dr. Tenold’s firsthand experience in being treated for and cured of lymphoma sparked his desire for a career in medicine and his enduring passion for providing care throughout each patient's cancer journey. Outside of work, Tenold loves spending time with his wife, a pediatrician, and two sons.