Carcinomas and Other Rare Solid Tumors in Children: Doctors, Surgeons, and Experts

MSK Kids has a team of many experts who give care to children, adolescents, and young adults with carcinomas and other rare solid tumors. Doctors, surgeons, nurse practitioners, nurses, and others work together to take care of your child. Your child sees the same team of healthcare providers throughout their treatment.

Nurse practitioners and nurses are important members of the treatment team.  They will help you and your child through inpatient (in the hospital) or outpatient (outside a hospital) care.

Our social workers stay in close contact with families to meet any practical and psychosocial needs. They provide counseling, information, and help. They can direct you to other resources.

Pediatric surgical oncologists

Memorial Sloan Kettering pediatric surgeon J. Ted Gerstle
Chief, Pediatric Surgical Service
Michael P. La Quaglia, MD, FACS, FRCS
Joseph H. Burchenal Chair in Pediatrics

Colon and rectal cancer surgeons

Surgeon Garrett Nash
Vice President of Quality and Safety
Memorial Sloan Kettering colorectal surgeon Maria Widmar
Assistant Attending Surgeon

Pediatric oncologists

Memorial Sloan Kettering pediatric oncologist Julia Glade Bender
Vice Chair for Clinical Research
Memorial Sloan Kettering pediatric oncologist Michael Ortiz
Associate Attending Pediatrician
Damon Reed
Division Head, Pediatric Solid Tumors; Chief, Pediatric Sarcoma Service
New Patient Appointments
Call 833-MSK-KIDS Available Monday through Friday, to (Eastern time)