Pediatric Hematology Oncology | UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Pediatric Hematology Oncology | UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Our pediatric hematologist oncologists provide comprehensive, research-driven care. We continually find new ways to improve survival rates and increase quality of life.
Why choose UCLA Health for pediatric hematology oncology?
For decades, our pediatric hematologist oncologists at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital have provided exceptional patient care.
We are pioneers in diagnosing and treating childhood cancers and blood disorders. Our experts also study and improve treatments for children with these conditions.
Highlights of our program include:
Treatment from established experts
UCLA Health specialists are continually finding new ways to improve survival rates and decrease complications in children with cancer or blood disorders, or those undergoing a bone marrow transplant. Each year, we see an increasing number of young cancer survivors as a result of our ongoing research and groundbreaking treatments.
Comprehensive team
Our specialists offer interventions to significantly improve the quality of life for children and their families. Child Life Specialists and social workers provide extra support navigating the emotional effects of cancer or blood disorder treatments. A school re-integration specialist helps ensure that children continue to keep up with their classmates throughout and after treatment.
Personalized care
We understand that no two patients or families are alike. We tailor treatment to your child's needs, ensuring that each patient undergoes the treatment that offers the best chances for an optimal outcome.
Research and training
Our physicians stay at the very top of their field, continually training the next generation of leaders. Participation in clinical trials allows eligible patients to access groundbreaking new treatments.
Find your care
Call
310-825-0867
to learn more about pediatric hematology oncology services at UCLA Health.
Find a Doctor
Request an Appointment
Our Locations
Department Links
UCLA Department of Pediatrics
Residency
Fellowships
Research
Donate
AYA
Peds Infusion
JCCC
Survivorship
Helpful Links
Empowering Through Innovation
UCLA Physician Scientists Awarded $500,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research
Meet our team
Our specialists have paved the way in treating children's blood disorders and cancers. UCLA Health physicians continually study new techniques and tools, bringing children the most up-to-date therapies.
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physicians
Theodore B. Moore, MD
Pediatric Hematologic Malignancy
Theodore B. Moore, MD
Jacqueline N. Casillas, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Jacqueline N. Casillas, MD
Vivian Y. Chang, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Vivian Y. Chang, MD
James Ch'ng, MD
Pediatric Hematologic Malignancy
James Ch'ng, MD
Christopher T. Denny, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Christopher T. Denny, MD
Satiro De Oliveira, MD
Pediatric Hematologic Malignancy
Satiro De Oliveira, MD
Noah C. Federman, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Noah C. Federman, MD
Steven J. Jonas, MD, PhD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Steven J. Jonas, MD, PhD
Donald B. Kohn, MD
Pediatric Hematologic Malignancy
Donald B. Kohn, MD
Priyanka M. Nanjireddy, MBBS
Pediatrics
Priyanka M. Nanjireddy, MBBS
Camille E. Hamilton, MD
Pediatrics
Camille E. Hamilton, MD
Kenny H. Vo, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Kenny H. Vo, MD
UCLA Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physicians at Miller Children's Hospital
Jacqueline N. Casillas, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Jacqueline N. Casillas, MD
Pediatric Infusion Center
The UCLA Health Pediatric Infusion Center brings world-class expertise and compassionate support to children and families facing cancer, blood disorders and other medical needs.
Learn about the Pediatric Infusion Center
Bowyer Oncology Center
The Bowyer Oncology Center offers world-class care to our patients, as well as support for their loved ones, powered by ongoing research and the latest technology.
Learn more about The Bowyer Oncology Center
Our areas of care
Pediatric Blood and Bone
UCLA Health specialists were among the first in the world to perform a successful allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
Pediatric Blood Disorders
Our team treats children with all types of noncancerous blood disorders. We specialize in diagnosing and managing immune system problem
Pediatric Sarcoma Program
The pediatric bone and soft tissue sarcoma program provides comprehensive care for bone and soft tissue tumors in children.
Leukemia and Lymphoma
The Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Program provides comprehensive care for children with leukemia and lymphomas.
Brain Tumor Program
The pediatric Brain Tumor Program treats infants, children and young adults with all types of brain or spinal cord tumors.
Conditions pediatric hematologist oncologists treat
Our pediatric hematologist oncologists treat the full range of blood disorders and childhood cancers.
Learn about the conditions we treat
Children's hematology oncology treatments we offer
We offer the full spectrum of treatments with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Cancer treatment may include:
Blood transfusions
Health care providers use an intravenous (IV) line to deliver blood or blood components to children.
Bone marrow transplant
This treatment replaces damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy cells.
Chemotherapy
This treatment involves administering medicines that destroy fast-growing cells, including cancer cells.
Immunotherapy
This treatment stimulates the body's immune system to increase its ability to fight cancer.
Radiation therapy
This treatment uses high doses of radiation to shrink or destroy cancer cells and tumors.
Surgery
Often, oncologists will recommend surgery to remove as much of a tumor as possible while keeping healthy tissue intact.
Targeted therapy
These medicines target specific types of cancer cells to destroy them or stop their growth.
Contact us
Call
310-825-0867
to request an appointment with a pediatric hematologist oncologist at UCLA Health.
Skip to main content
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Our pediatric hematologist oncologists provide comprehensive, research-driven care. We continually find new ways to improve survival rates and increase quality of life.
Why choose UCLA Health for pediatric hematology oncology?
For decades, our pediatric hematologist oncologists at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital have provided exceptional patient care.
We are pioneers in diagnosing and treating childhood cancers and blood disorders. Our experts also study and improve treatments for children with these conditions.
Highlights of our program include:
Treatment from established experts
UCLA Health specialists are continually finding new ways to improve survival rates and decrease complications in children with cancer or blood disorders, or those undergoing a bone marrow transplant. Each year, we see an increasing number of young cancer survivors as a result of our ongoing research and groundbreaking treatments.
Comprehensive team
Our specialists offer interventions to significantly improve the quality of life for children and their families. Child Life Specialists and social workers provide extra support navigating the emotional effects of cancer or blood disorder treatments. A school re-integration specialist helps ensure that children continue to keep up with their classmates throughout and after treatment.
Personalized care
We understand that no two patients or families are alike. We tailor treatment to your child's needs, ensuring that each patient undergoes the treatment that offers the best chances for an optimal outcome.
Research and training
Our physicians stay at the very top of their field, continually training the next generation of leaders. Participation in clinical trials allows eligible patients to access groundbreaking new treatments.
Find your care
Call
310-825-0867
to learn more about pediatric hematology oncology services at UCLA Health.
Find a Doctor
Request an Appointment
Our Locations
Department Links
UCLA Department of Pediatrics
Residency
Fellowships
Research
Donate
AYA
Peds Infusion
JCCC
Survivorship
Helpful Links
Empowering Through Innovation
UCLA Physician Scientists Awarded $500,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research
Meet our team
Our specialists have paved the way in treating children's blood disorders and cancers. UCLA Health physicians continually study new techniques and tools, bringing children the most up-to-date therapies.
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physicians
Theodore B. Moore, MD
Pediatric Hematologic Malignancy
Theodore B. Moore, MD
Jacqueline N. Casillas, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Jacqueline N. Casillas, MD
Vivian Y. Chang, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Vivian Y. Chang, MD
James Ch'ng, MD
Pediatric Hematologic Malignancy
James Ch'ng, MD
Christopher T. Denny, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Christopher T. Denny, MD
Satiro De Oliveira, MD
Pediatric Hematologic Malignancy
Satiro De Oliveira, MD
Noah C. Federman, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Noah C. Federman, MD
Steven J. Jonas, MD, PhD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Steven J. Jonas, MD, PhD
Donald B. Kohn, MD
Pediatric Hematologic Malignancy
Donald B. Kohn, MD
Priyanka M. Nanjireddy, MBBS
Pediatrics
Priyanka M. Nanjireddy, MBBS
Camille E. Hamilton, MD
Pediatrics
Camille E. Hamilton, MD
Kenny H. Vo, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Kenny H. Vo, MD
UCLA Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physicians at Miller Children's Hospital
Jacqueline N. Casillas, MD
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Jacqueline N. Casillas, MD
Pediatric Infusion Center
The UCLA Health Pediatric Infusion Center brings world-class expertise and compassionate support to children and families facing cancer, blood disorders and other medical needs.
Learn about the Pediatric Infusion Center
Bowyer Oncology Center
The Bowyer Oncology Center offers world-class care to our patients, as well as support for their loved ones, powered by ongoing research and the latest technology.
Learn more about The Bowyer Oncology Center
Our areas of care
Pediatric Blood and Bone
UCLA Health specialists were among the first in the world to perform a successful allogeneic bone marrow transplant.
Pediatric Blood Disorders
Our team treats children with all types of noncancerous blood disorders. We specialize in diagnosing and managing immune system problem
Pediatric Sarcoma Program
The pediatric bone and soft tissue sarcoma program provides comprehensive care for bone and soft tissue tumors in children.
Leukemia and Lymphoma
The Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Program provides comprehensive care for children with leukemia and lymphomas.
Brain Tumor Program
The pediatric Brain Tumor Program treats infants, children and young adults with all types of brain or spinal cord tumors.
Conditions pediatric hematologist oncologists treat
Our pediatric hematologist oncologists treat the full range of blood disorders and childhood cancers.
Learn about the conditions we treat
Children's hematology oncology treatments we offer
We offer the full spectrum of treatments with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Cancer treatment may include:
Blood transfusions
Health care providers use an intravenous (IV) line to deliver blood or blood components to children.
Bone marrow transplant
This treatment replaces damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy cells.
Chemotherapy
This treatment involves administering medicines that destroy fast-growing cells, including cancer cells.
Immunotherapy
This treatment stimulates the body's immune system to increase its ability to fight cancer.
Radiation therapy
This treatment uses high doses of radiation to shrink or destroy cancer cells and tumors.
Surgery
Often, oncologists will recommend surgery to remove as much of a tumor as possible while keeping healthy tissue intact.
Targeted therapy
These medicines target specific types of cancer cells to destroy them or stop their growth.
Contact us
Call
310-825-0867
to request an appointment with a pediatric hematologist oncologist at UCLA Health.