Our Team
On This Page: Leukemia | Bone Marrow Transplant | Sarcoma | Brain Tumor/Neuro-Oncology | Pediatric Radiation Oncology | Pediatric Surgical Oncology | Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Program | Social Work
Director, Pediatric Oncology
Clinical Directors
Leukemia Experts
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Stacy L. Cooper, MD
- Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program
- Associate Professor of Oncology
Bone Marrow Transplant Experts
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Heather Symons, MD MHS
- Clinical Director, Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant
- Associate Professor of Oncology
Sarcoma Experts
Brain Tumor/Neuro-Oncology Experts
Pediatric Radiation Oncology
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Sahaja Acharya, MD
- Director, Pediatric Radiation Oncology
- Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
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Matthew M. Ladra, MD MPH
- Director, Pediatric Radiation Oncology, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital
- Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
Pediatric Surgical Oncology
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Daniel S. Rhee, MD MPH
- Director, Pediatric Surgical Oncology Program
- Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery
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Jonathan Walsh, MD
- Associate Residency Program Director
- Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Program
Kathy Ruble, CRNP

- Director, Life Clinic and Leukemia Survivorship Program
- Associate Professor of Oncology
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Mission Statement
The Pediatric Oncology Nursing Staff is committed to delivering extraordinary family-centered professional nursing care. Through our professional practice model/ primary nursing model and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, it is our mission to respond to the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of our patients and their families across the continuum of care. Through patient and family education, patient advocacy, and the incorporation of evidence based practice, it is our goal to foster an environment of trust and mutual respect in which to provide safe comprehensive care and promote healing.
Vision
As pediatric oncology nurses, it is our vision to foster a culture of nursing excellence. In a dynamic and collaborative environment, we will continually strive as individuals and as a team to assess our performance and to implement innovations for performance improvement. We will offer support to our colleagues and nurture our own resilience so that we have the fortitude necessary to mature as a team, experience personal and professional growth, and excel in the care of extremely sick children and their families.
Pediatric Oncology Nursing Staff
Colleen Reid
Nurse ManagerAdvanced Practice Providers
Oncology
Julie Fowler
Ghislaine Cedeno
Carlene Edwards
Julia David
Bone Marrow Transplant/Cell Therapy
Rebecca Berger
Megan Burris
Katy Duke
Sara Newton
Krissy RodenbushLead Clinical Nurses
Bonnie Fallica
Pam Frankenfield
Rachael Golden
Ashley Haines
Becky Miller
Laurie Rome
Suzanne StoneNurse Case Managers
Jennifer Kim
Laura WagnerClinical Nurse Specialist
Lynette FusonNurse Educator
Erin KeenanClinical Customer Service Coordinator
Ty ChurchillClinic Manager
Casey Howard
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The Pediatric Oncology Social Workers are committed to enhancing the emotional and physical well-being of children with cancer and their families. Pediatric oncology social workers are clinicians, educators, advocates, and researchers. Each family is assigned a primary social worker, an integral member of the health care team.
The social work staff provide for the psychological, social, emotional and practical needs of patients and their families by providing:
- An understanding of the medical, social, and family dynamics of acute and chronic catastrophic illness on the patient and family
- Psychotherapeutic interventions including individual, group, and family treatment as well as crisis intervention
- Knowledge of medical, social, financial, and educational resources to assist the child and their family adapt to illness/treatment
- Education and counseling on loss and death and grief
- Information and education regarding pediatric cancer, cancer treatment, and the late effects of treatment on survivors
Please note that all social workers on staff have a Master’s Degree and are licensed to practice in the state of Maryland.
Social Work Staff
Amy Daube, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
410-955-7211Tanisha Everett, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
410-955-8125Dawn Warfield, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Worker
410-955-8124Christine Peck, LCSW-C
Social Work Supervisor
410-614-1591