Neuroblastoma Program Care Team

Our multidisciplinary team attacks neuroblastoma from all angles and includes experts in pediatric oncology, pediatric stem cell transplantation, pediatric surgery, pediatric pathology, and pediatric radiation oncology.

Karen Arane, MD

Karen Arane, MD

Dr. Arane is a pediatric oncologist. 

Areas of expertise:Neuroblastoma, pediatric solid tumors

Stephanie Chao, MD

Stephanie Chao, MD

Dr. Chao is a pediatric surgeon. 

Areas of expertise:Pediatric tumors, biliary disorders, chest wall anomalies, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), disorders of the spleen, GERD, hernias, intestinal disorders, minimally invasive surgery, neonatal congenital anomalies, neonatal surgery, pectus carinatum, pectus excavatum, pediatric trauma

Bill Chiu, MD

Bill Chiu, MD

Dr. Chiu is a pediatric surgeon. 

Areas of expertise:Neuroblastoma, tumor removal surgery

Karen Fernandez, MD

Karen Fernandez, MD

Dr. Fernandez is a pediatric oncologist.

Areas of expertise:Neuroblastoma, pediatric solid tumors

Susan Hiniker, MD

Susan Hiniker, MD

Dr. Hiniker is a pediatric radiation oncologist.

Areas of expertise:Neuroblastoma, radiation oncology

Faraz Khan, MD

Faraz Khan, MD

Dr. Khan is a pediatric surgeon. 

Areas of expertise:Pediatric tumors, pediatric surgery

Helen Nadel, MD

Helen Nadel, MD

Dr. Nadel is a pediatric radiologist and nuclear medicine specialist. 

Areas of expertise:MIBG therapy, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine

Ami Shah, MD

Ami Shah, MD

Dr. Shah is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist who specializes in stem cell transplantation. 

Areas of expertise:Neuroblastoma, stem cell transplantation, gene and cell therapy

Hiroyuki Shimada, MD

Hiroyuki Shimada, MD

Dr. Shimada is a pediatric pathologist.

Areas of expertise:Neuroblastoma, pathology

David Shyr, MD

David Shyr, MD

Dr. Shyr is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist who specializes in stem cell transplantation. 

Areas of expertise:Neuroblastoma, stem cell transplantation, gene and cell therapy