
Brain Tumor Program
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Program provides advanced treatment for brain and spinal cord tumors in a supportive environment. Our goal is to cure as many patients as possible, while providing all patients with the best possible care and quality of life.
In our program, a broad team of specialists coordinate care for every child. Many different types of doctors, including pediatric neuro-oncologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, rehabilitation medicine doctors and radiation oncologists work together to make a diagnosis and a treatment plan. Our team also includes psychologists, neuro-psychologists, social workers, child life specialists and a school liaison specialist who can help families navigate the challenges of treatment while caring for your child's emotional and psychological health. We work closely with local and national organizations, support groups and community resources for children and their families.
Our neurologists and neurosurgeons are supported by advanced technologies that allow us to remove or destroy tumor tissue while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. For instance, using MRI scanning during surgery helps our surgeons safely remove as much of the tumor as possible. We are also one of only a few centers in California that offer a highly targeted form of radiation therapy using the Gamma Knife and CyberKnife.
We belong to several national research consortiums that are working to discover better and safer treatments for brain and spinal tumors in children. Many of our patients have the option of joining a clinical trial to access experimental therapies.
Our locations (3)
Our team
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Sabine Mueller
MD, PhD
Pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist -
Kurtis Auguste
MD
Pediatric neurosurgeon -
Anuradha Banerjee
MD, MPH
Pediatric neuro-oncologist -
Mitchel Berger
MD
Neurosurgeon -
Steve Braunstein
MD, PhD
Radiation oncologist -
Christina Coleman
DO
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist and neuro-oncologist -
Nalin Gupta
MD, PhD
Pediatric neurosurgeon -
Caroline Hastings
MD
Hematologist-oncologist and neuro-oncologist -
Mitul Kapadia
MD
Pediatric physiatrist -
Maya Lodish
MD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Michael D. Prados
MD
Neuro-oncologist -
David Raleigh
MD, PhD
Radiation oncologist -
Alyssa Reddy
MD
Pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist -
Jarod Roland
MD
Pediatric neurosurgeon -
Jessica Schulte
MD, PhD
Neuro-oncologist -
Dina Hankin
PhD
Psychologist -
Shannon Lundy
PhD
Pediatric neuropsychologist -
Wendy Santos-Modesitt
PhD
Psychologist
Awards & recognition
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Ranked among the nation's best in 10 specialties
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Best in Northern California for cancer care
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One of the nation's best in neurology & neurosurgery
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in NIH funding among U.S. neurology programs
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes