
Oncology Clinic
For decades, the Pediatric Oncology Clinic has been at the forefront of researching and treating childhood cancers. We're committed to helping our patients access the latest innovations in cancer care, and we're often among the first centers to offer new techniques as they become available. All of our programs are designed specifically for diagnosing and treating children with cancer.
Compassionate medical care is complemented by a wide range of services designed to support the well-being of patients and their families throughout this challenging time. Knowing that undergoing cancer treatment is emotionally difficult, we offer not just a helping hand but a hand to hold.
In addition to treating patients, our specialists lead world-class research aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of cancer in children. Thanks to that work, our patients often have opportunities to participate in large-scale clinical trials of experimental drugs or other promising therapies.
Our overarching goal is to help kids get better as quickly as possible so they can put cancer behind them and get on with their lives. Thanks to the skill and dedication of our team, we're able to make the future brighter for so many of the patients who come to us.
Our locations (3)
Highlights of our cancer care

Leading-edge treatments
We're among the first to offer new treatment options, as soon as they're proven safe and effective. In addition, patients can access promising experimental therapies by participating in one of our many clinical trials.
Precision medicine
High-risk tumors are analyzed with the UCSF500 Cancer Gene Panel, a state-of-the-art test that identifies mutations in the tumor's DNA. The results can indicate the best treatment course and, in some cases, clarify the exact type of cancer.
Seamless care, near and far
Dedicated patient navigators help families with managing referrals, insurance concerns and appointment planning. We work with patients and referring doctors well beyond the San Francisco Bay Area, thanks to our comprehensive telehealth system.
Thorough follow-up
Our Pediatric Survivorship Program provides expert care to address any medical, psychological or social issues that arise after treatment is complete. The team also ensures smooth transitions to adult care providers as our patients leave childhood behind.

Our team
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Katherine K. Matthay
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Anurag K. Agrawal
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Anuradha Banerjee
MD, MPH
Pediatric neuro-oncologist -
Barbara Beach
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Benjamin S. Braun
MD, PhD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Maria I. Castellanos
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Robert E. Goldsby
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Carla Golden
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
W. Clay Gustafson
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Caroline Hastings
MD
Hematologist-oncologist and neuro-oncologist -
Michelle L. Hermiston
MD, PhD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Benjamin J. Huang
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Marie Jaeger-Krause
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist and neuro-oncologist -
Rohini Jain
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Anya Levinson
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Amanda Marinoff
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Jennifer Michlitsch
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Sabine Mueller
MD, PhD, MAS
Pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist -
Brian S. Na
MD
Neuro-oncologist -
Cheryl Peretz
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Bo Qiu
MD, PhD
Pediatric oncologist -
Robert Raphael
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Alyssa Reddy
MD
Pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist -
Elizabeth Robbins
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Amit J. Sabnis
MD, MS
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Elizabeth Seashore
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist and palliative care physician -
Alejandro Sweet-Cordero
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Mark Walters
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Natalie Wu
MD, MS
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Elizabeth (Betsy) Young
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Kathryn Aaronson
NP
Nurse practitioner -
Judy Cavazos
PhD
Psychologist -
Jenny Chen
MS
Dietitian -
Lea Fox
NP
Nurse practitioner -
Carly Hoffman
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Fabienne Hollinger
FNP, MSN
Family nurse practitioner -
Yennie Lo
RD
Dietitian -
Jennifer S. Murphy
PNP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Makiko Omori
RD
Dietitian -
Anthony Ong
DPT
Physical therapist -
Kathleen Praxedes
LCSW
Social worker -
Shannon H. Raber
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Erica Southworth
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Sarah Schleimer
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Kristen Steglich
LCSW
Social worker -
Molly Szuminski
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Erin Esaki
PA
Physician assistant
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Katherine K. Matthay
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Anurag K. Agrawal
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Anuradha Banerjee
MD, MPH
Pediatric neuro-oncologist -
Barbara Beach
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Benjamin S. Braun
MD, PhD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Maria I. Castellanos
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Robert E. Goldsby
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Carla Golden
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
W. Clay Gustafson
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Caroline Hastings
MD
Hematologist-oncologist and neuro-oncologist -
Michelle L. Hermiston
MD, PhD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Benjamin J. Huang
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Marie Jaeger-Krause
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist and neuro-oncologist -
Rohini Jain
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Anya Levinson
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Amanda Marinoff
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Jennifer Michlitsch
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Sabine Mueller
MD, PhD, MAS
Pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist -
Brian S. Na
MD
Neuro-oncologist -
Cheryl Peretz
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Bo Qiu
MD, PhD
Pediatric oncologist -
Robert Raphael
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Alyssa Reddy
MD
Pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist -
Elizabeth Robbins
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Amit J. Sabnis
MD, MS
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Elizabeth Seashore
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist and palliative care physician -
Alejandro Sweet-Cordero
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Mark Walters
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Natalie Wu
MD, MS
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist -
Elizabeth (Betsy) Young
MD
Pediatric hematologist-oncologist
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Kathryn Aaronson
NP
Nurse practitioner -
Lea Fox
NP
Nurse practitioner -
Carly Hoffman
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Fabienne Hollinger
FNP, MSN
Family nurse practitioner -
Jennifer S. Murphy
PNP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Shannon H. Raber
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Sarah Schleimer
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Erica Southworth
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Molly Szuminski
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner
Special programs
Awards & recognition
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Best in Northern California for cancer care
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Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties
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Designated an early phase clinical trials core site by the Children's Oncology Group
UCSF's Pediatric Cancer Program

Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
- Completed medical forms that we will mail to you ahead of time
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Support services
Clinical trials
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Measured using the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) Numerical Operations (NO) subset. The WIAT NO score at 1 year will be compared between treatment arms using the Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE), adjusting for ba...
Recruiting
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Survival will be evaluated at the baseline visit and each subsequent visit for 3 years. This outcome measure is considered a primary outcome measure for the infantile (Type 1) GM1 population and a secondary outcome measure for the...
Recruiting
More about this studyMobile App to Help Survivors of Childhood Cancer Navigate Long-Term Follow-Up Care
The knowledge of the participant will be measured using a 12-item questionnaire that assesses the awareness of their treatment and health issues in four categories: (1) diagnosis, (2) treatment, (3) risks, and (4) recommended foll...
Recruiting
More about this studyBiomarkers in Tumor Tissue Samples From Patients With Newly Diagnosed Neuroblastoma or Ganglion...
Life tables, Kaplan-Meier survival curves, log-rank tests, and Cox regression will be used to explore the relationship of laboratory variables to outcome.
Recruiting
More about this studyLong-Term Follow-Up of Patients Who Have Participated in Children's Oncology Group Studies
Recruiting
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Soothing the soul
Our music therapy program nurtures patients with bedside serenades, rap workshops and more.
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