World-class expertise from every angle: A roomful of specialists meet weekly for children with brain tumors

By Michelle Brence January 03, 2017 Portland, Ore.

Downloads

Scans showing a child's brain tumor, reviewed by the OHSU Pediatric Brain Tumor Board group on October 27, 2016. the group meets weekly to review the cases of children with brain tumors. The group is comprised of specialists from different disciplines, working together to help give each child the best possible outcome. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

DCH Pediatric Brain Tumor Board

Once a week the Pediatric Brain Tumor Board group meets at OHSU to review the cases of children with brain tumors. The group is comprised of specialists from different disciplines, working together to help give each child the best possible outcome. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

DCH Pediatric Brain Tumor Board

Pediatric neurosurgeon Lissa Baird, M.D., looks over information presented at a Pediatric Brain Tumor Board meeting, October 27, 2016. The board meets weekly to review the cases of children with brain tumors. The group is comprised of specialists from different disciplines, working together to help give each child the best possible outcome. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

DCH Pediatric Brain Tumor Board

Tumor boards aren’t uncommon at major hospitals, but Doernbecher’s has developed to include an unusually high level of intellectual firepower and commitment to collaboration. Once a week the Pediatric Brain Tumor Board group meets at OHSU to review the cases of children with brain tumors. The group is comprised of specialists from different disciplines, working together to help give each child the best possible outcome. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

DCH Pediatric Brain Tumor Board

Kellie Nazemi, M.D., (center), the medical director of Doernbecher's brain tumor program started the Pediatric Brain Tumor Board 10 years ago. The group meets at OHSU to review the cases of children with brain tumors. The group is comprised of specialists from different disciplines, working together to help give each child the best possible outcome. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

DCH Pediatric Brain Tumor Board

Pediatric neurosurgeon Lissa Baird, M.D., (left) and Kellie Nazemi, M.D., the medical director of Doernbecher’s brain tumor program, discuss a case. Once a week the Pediatric Brain Tumor Board group meets at OHSU to review the cases of children with brain tumors. The group is comprised of specialists from different disciplines, working together to help give each child the best possible outcome. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

DCH Pediatric Brain Tumor Board