Dr. Hals earned her medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency in Ft. Worth, TX, before finishing her fellowship in Medical Oncology at Scott & White in Temple, TX. She has been in practice since 2004 and prides herself on an individualized approach to cancer care. She works with patients and families to review the current guidelines and formulate a plan together focusing on the whole patient and not just their disease. She treats all adult malignancies and most benign hematology disorders.

She is active in the community and enjoys speaking to various groups about a wide array of topics. She has participated in several health fairs and Relay for Life events. When she is not at work, Dr. Hals likes to spend her free time with her husband, 3 children, 4 cats and dog.