One team, many areas of expertise
Brain tumor care is inherently multidisciplinary. At the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, specialists across neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neuropathology, nursing, advanced practice, clinical research, social work, neuropsychology, pharmacy, and supportive care work together throughout a patient's care.
Our adult team brings different perspectives to diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical trials, symptom management, and ongoing support, allowing patients and families to access a broad range of expertise within one program.
How our team works:
Coordinated Care
Treatment decisions may involve input from specialists across multiple disciplines, with care tailored to the individual diagnosis, prior treatment, health needs, and goals of care.
Clinical and Research Integration
Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, and clinical research teams work closely to connect patient care with opportunities for clinical research when appropriate.
Support Beyond Treatment
Social work, neuropsychology, nursing, supportive care, and other services help address the practical, cognitive, emotional, and day-to-day effects of living with a brain tumor.
Neuro-Oncology Physicians
Our neuro-oncologists specialize in diagnosing and treating primary brain and spinal cord tumors, guiding care from treatment planning through long-term management.
Neuro-Oncology Advanced Practitioners
Our advanced practice providers work closely with neuro-oncologists to support treatment, manage symptoms and medications, and help patients navigate ongoing care.
Neuro-Oncology Clinical Care Team
Our clinical care team supports patients through care coordination, education, communication, treatment logistics, and transitions across care settings.
Social Work
Our social workers support patients and families with emotional, practical, financial, and psychosocial needs throughout treatment.
Neuropsychology & Child Life
Our neuropsychology and child life teams help support cognitive, emotional, and family needs that may arise during and after treatment.
Clinical Research
Our clinical research team works alongside physicians, nurses, and patients to coordinate trials and help move promising research into patient care.
Neurosurgeons
Our neurosurgeons work closely with the broader care team to determine when surgery may be appropriate and how it fits within each patient’s treatment plan.
Neurosurgery Advanced Practitioners
Our neurosurgery advanced practice providers support patients before and after surgery, helping manage recovery, symptoms, follow-up, and ongoing care.
Neurosurgery Nursing
Our neurosurgery nursing team helps patients prepare for surgery, understand the care process, coordinate follow-up, and navigate recovery.
Radiation Oncology
Our radiation oncologists work with the broader neuro-oncology team to develop individualized radiation treatment plans when appropriate.
Neuropathology
Our neuropathologists analyze tumor tissue and molecular characteristics to help establish an accurate diagnosis and inform treatment planning.
