Our Cancer Treatment Specialists & Providers

Dr. Elizabeth delgiacco, MD

Originally from upstate New York, Dr. DelGiacco completed a fellowship in medical oncology and hematology in Philadelphia and an internal medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Her undergraduate degree is in neuroscience from the University of Rochester and she has a medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and, graduating with Phi Sigma Sigma National Honor Society Honors in 2009. She is certified in osteopathic treatment and manipulation techniques with clinical research experience obtained in a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.  

Dr. DelGiacco is American Board of Internal Medicine triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology. She sees patients at both of our locations in St. Croix and St. Thomas while also maintaining attending status at Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Roy Lester Schneider Medical Center in both internal medicine and oncology/hematology. 

heather strop, np

Heather Strop, a dedicated Nurse Practitioner, brings a diverse background to serving patients on the Virgin Islands at St. Croix Cancer Specialists. Graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in paramedics, she continued her educational journey at the University of Texas, earning a biology degree before pursuing psychology at Texas A&M, alongside her BSN. Her passion for healthcare led her to the University of Chicago for her FNP. Strop has embarked on a remarkable career in emergency medicine, trauma, and EMS since 2004. Heather, a military spouse for 22 years, has traveled extensively, gaining invaluable experience in Emergency Rooms worldwide. Heather's commitment to healthcare also extends to education; she taught nursing at UVI and collaborated with FEMA for disaster training all while raising her son, Jesse. Settling down in St. Croix in 2017, she joined JFL ER, later transitioning to internal medicine, specializing in oncology/hematology. Beyond the medical realm, Heather finds solace in painting and residing on the serene oceanfront.

Judson R. Smith, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC

Judson , is a highly skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in internal medicine and oncology, with a commitment to improving care for patients facing complex and critical illnesses. He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Alabama and his Master’s degree in Acute Care/Family Nurse Practitioner studies from Vanderbilt University, where he focused on integrating advanced practices for critically ill and oncology patients.

Judson’s clinical background includes extensive experience in internal medicine and acute care, providing comprehensive, compassionate support to oncology patients. He has served in varied roles, from emergency and acute care settings to independent care in challenging environments, where he managed patient complexities ranging from medication management to multi-system stabilization.

In addition to his clinical practice, Judson is a dedicated educator at where he teaches and mentors future nurse and nurse practitioners in handling critically ill patient populations. His contributions to nursing scholarship include a published study on a nurse-driven delirium prevention bundle in a step-down ICU, further demonstrating his commitment to improving patient outcomes. Judson’s active leadership role as the President-Elect of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners reflects his dedication to advancing care standards and advocacy for patients within the fields of internal medicine and oncology.

dr. erole mclean hobdy, MD

Dr. Erole McLean Hobdy is a board certified medical Oncologist and Hematologist who received her medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. Dr. Hobdy completed her internship and residency training at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, then completed her Oncology and Hematology fellowship at Yale Cancer Center.

In January 2006, Dr. Hobdy opened the doors of Virgin Islands Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Hobdy, a native of Jamaica, had been living on the island for two years and was impressed by the number of people being diagnosed with cancer who were leaving the island for treatment. With her medical degree and training from Columbia University in New York and her cancer training from Yale Cancer Center, Dr. Hobdy felt that she could and should do her part in providing an option for patients to receive cancer care locally in the Virgin Islands. Dr. Hobdy’s belief was, and still is, that people living in the Caribbean should feel confident and comfortable that they can get good care at home.

In 2018, Dr. Hobdy transitioned ownership of the St. Croix practice to Dr. DelGiacco and of the St Thomas practice in 2021. Dr. Hobdy now sees patients at our St. Thomas location as well as patients who are admitted to Roy Lester Schneider Medical Center. She maintains her practice, Virgin Islands Oncology and Hematology, in the British Virgin Islands on the island of Tortola. In 2017, Dr. Hobdy founded her non-profit organization, Healing Hands Worldwide, Inc., which provides free chemotherapy medications to uninsured and underinsured breast cancer patients in the Caribbean and Africa.

Kelsey Hines, MS, PA-C

Kelsey Hines joined our St. Croix practice holding a Masters of Clinical Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Barry University. Kelsey's educational foundation is complemented by a Masters of Science in Modern Human Anatomy from the University of Colorado, Denver.

With a diverse background, Kelsey has broadened her skills in various settings, including Family Medicine at Frederiksted Healthcare in St. Croix, VI, where she provided comprehensive care and managed acute and chronic health issues. Her experience extends to Emergency Medicine, OB/GYN, Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Hematology through PA student rotations here in the Virgin Islands. In addition to her clinical expertise, Kelsey has contributed to medical education as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Colorado and a Lab Assistant at the College of Charleston. Her commitment to advancing healthcare is evident in her involvement in professional organizations, including serving as President of the Virgin Islands Academy of Physician Assistants.

Kelsey brings a wealth of knowledge, clinical acumen and caring approach to our practice in St. Croix — something we feel grateful to be able to pass on to our patients.