Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Carilion Children’s hematology and oncology team treats infants through adolescents with blood disorders and cancer, using a collaborative team approach. Our team includes physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, child life specialists, dietitians, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, case managers and volunteers.
About
Department specs
Services
- Pediatric palliative care
- Chemotherapy and medical oncology
- Clinical trials
- Diagnostic evaluations
- Hospital consultation
- Nutrition Services
- Pain management
- Pastoral care
- Radiation oncology
- Surgical oncology
- Treatment of chronic and recurrent health conditions
Conditions Treated
- Anemia
- Bone and soft-tissue cancers
- Brain tumors
- Clotting disorders
- Hematologic malignancies
- Hemophilia
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Musculoskeletal tumors
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Neuroblastoma
- Platelet problems
- Sickle cell disease
- Solid tumors
Faculty
Faculty
Education
Overview
As a program, we are deeply committed to the professional and personal growth of our residents. Our comprehensive curriculum aims to prepare excellent pediatricians who are competitive fellowship candidates and equally confident in entering practice following graduation. We strive to address the growing challenges facing pediatric physicians, and as such, have emphasized patient advocacy, quality improvement and mental health as key aspects of our training. Carilion Children’s partnership with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine allows residents to collaborate with other professionals on world-class research opportunities. To learn more, visit our Pediatrics Residency page.
