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
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
Daniel S. Rhee, MD MPH
- Director, Pediatric Surgical Oncology Program
- Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Program
Kathy Ruble, CRNP
- Director, Life Clinic and Leukemia Survivorship Program
- Associate Professor of Oncology
Social Work
Pediatric Oncology Social Work as a specialty discipline is committed to enhancing the emotional and physical well-being of children with cancer and their families. Practice is based upon a unique body of knowledge and expertise in the areas of developmental pediatrics and the impact of life-threatening illness on normal child development and family life. Pediatric oncology social workers are clinicians, educators, advocates, and researchers.
Oncology social workers provide:
- An understanding of the medical, social, and family dynamics of chronic catastrophic illness on the patient and family
- Clinical interventions including individual, group, and family treatment as well as crisis intervention
- Knowledge of medically, social, and educational resources to promote child development and adaptation to illness/treatment
- Education and counseling on loss and death and grief
- Information and education of pediatric cancer, cancer treatment, and the late effects of treatment on survivorship
- Resources available to pediatric oncology patients and families
Social Work Staff
Tanisha Everett, LCSW
410-955-8125
Devon Ciampa LCSW-C
443-287-2485
Ella Edelman LCSW-C
410-955-8124