Nationally recognized for premier care in childhood Hematology and Oncology.
Ranked among the top five nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, the hematologists and oncologists at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia’s (PSV) Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) provide expert, compassionate care from initial diagnosis through treatment and recovery. Most CCBD specialists have been recognized as “Top Doctors” in publications such as Arlington Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, and Washingtonian and are nationally recognized leaders in their field.
Few pediatric cancer and blood disorder programs in the country offer the same level of specialized expertise as PSV. Our team develops integrated care plans tailored to each family, ensuring they can access all necessary services in one location. This comprehensive approach makes PSV a true medical home for children undergoing treatment for cancer and blood disorders in Northern Virginia.
Common conditions we treat include:
- Leukemia/Lymphoma
- Brain tumors
- Cancers of the liver, kidney, bone, and muscle
- Sickle cell disease
- Learn more about the Sickle Cell Disease Program at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia
- Thalassemia and other hemoglobinopathies
- Bleeding and clotting disorders
- General hematology disorders
From diagnosis through recovery, PSV’s CCBD successfully manages the unique needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with all forms of cancer and blood disorders. Families undergoing treatment at CCBD also have access to:
- Novel Treatments: Available through clinical trials from the Children’s Oncology Group—the nation’s biggest network of childhood cancer research.
- Onsite Chemotherapy: The facility includes an onsite infusion center and specialized pediatric pharmacist, allowing us to offer chemotherapy and other infusion treatments.
- Convenient Onsite Testing: Our onsite laboratory provides patients and families with immediate access to tests and testing results, including blood counts and blood chemistry.
- Dedicated Sickle Cell and Hemophilia Programs: Patients with blood disorders such as sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and hemophilia are cared for by a multi-specialty team from physicians to nurses and social workers with extensive experience caring for children with these disorders.
- Immediate Consultations: Hematology and oncology specialists are available 24 hours a day for onsite or telephone consultation with referring physicians and hospitals across the Washington, DC, metro area.
- Integrated Care Team: Offering a dedicated psychosocial therapy and support team in partnership with Inova, ensuring holistic care for patients and families. Learn more about our Psychosocial Team.
- Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program: A robust program focused on the unique medical and emotional needs of adolescents and young adults facing cancer.
- Long-Term Survivorship Care: Cancer care does not end with the last treatment. We provide comprehensive follow-up care and support for patients after cancer treatment to monitor physical and emotional health, manage late effects, and promote overall well-being.
- Family-and-Child-Centered Care: A facility designed with patients in mind, including:
- A dedicated space for art therapy
- Video games for teens and older children
- iPads
- Quiet rooms
- Easy access to amenities and public transportation
Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Specialists
- Thomas Newton, MD, FAAP – Medical Director of Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
- Ragini Adams, MD
- Shweta Bansil, MD
- Amy Barone, MD
- Robin Dulman, MD
- Adriana Fonseca Sheridan, MD
- Michael Guerrera, MD
- Lei Peng, MD
- Niccole Piguet, MD
- Luca Szalontay, MD
- Anupam Verma, MD
- Elizabeth Yang, MD, PhD
- Noravy Briere, CPNP
- Susana Chung, PA-C
- Angela Lewis, NP
- Elizabeth Linton, RN-NP
- Alissa Mills, PA-C
- Claire Turcott, NP
- Joyce Urban, CPNP-AC
- Kari Wheeler, NP
Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Team
Each child and their family are supported by a dedicated care team that includes some of the nation’s best:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Physician assistants
- Nurse practitioners
- Social workers
- Ambulatory care technicians
- Art therapists
- Child life specialists
- Education consultants
- Lab technologists
- Oncology pharmacists
