Neurology Service

Lisa M. DeAngelis

Lisa M. DeAngelis

Chair, Neurology; Co-Executive Director, Brain Tumor Center; Lillian Rojtman Berkman Chair in Honor of Jerome B. Posner

212-639-7123

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Edward K. Avila, DO

Edward K. Avila

212-639-3718

Appointments: 866-886-9807.

Alan Carver

212-639-4851

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Xi Chen, MD, PhD

Xi Chen

212-639-7507

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Milan G. Chheda

646-888-2682

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Denise D. Correa, PhD

Denise D. Correa

212-639-2339

Appointments: 212-639-3883

Kevin C. De Braganca, MD

Kevin C. De Braganca

212-639-3449

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Kathleen M. Foley, MD -- The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Chair

Kathleen M. Foley

The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Chair

646-888-2683

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Igor T. Gavrilovic, MD

Igor T. Gavrilovic

(Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Basking Ridge)

Manhattan 212-639-2181; Basking Ridge 908-542-3300

Appointments: Manhattan 866-886-9807; Basking Ridge 908-542-3000

Yvona Griffo, MD

Yvona Griffo

646-888-2686

Christian Grommes, MD

Christian Grommes

212-639-4058

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Eric C. Holland, MD, PhD -- Vice Chair, Translational Research, Surgery; Director, Brain Tumor Center; Emily Tow Jackson Chair in Oncology

Eric C. Holland

Director, Brain Tumor Center; Vice Chair, Translational Research, Surgery; Emily Tow Jackson Chair in Oncology

212-639-3005

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Thomas J. Kaley, MD -- Director, Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program

Thomas J. Kaley

Director, Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program

(212) 639-5122

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Yasmin Khakoo, MD

Yasmin Khakoo

Program Director, Pediatric Neuro-oncology Fellowship

212-639-8292

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Ingo K. Mellinghoff, MD

Ingo K. Mellinghoff

Vice Chair for Research, Neurology

Patients & Clinical, 646-888-3036; Research Laboratory, 646-888-2781

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Natalie Moryl (Khojainova), MD

Natalie Moryl (Khojainova)

646-888-2681

Babak Navi

212-639-7123

Craig P. Nolan, MD

Craig P. Nolan

(Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Commack)

212-639-6688; 631-623-4100

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Pictured: Dr. Antonio Omuro

Antonio M. Omuro

212-639-7523

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Gavril W. Pasternak

Anne Burnett Tandy Chair of Neurology

646-888-2165

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Pictured: Elena Pentsova

Elena Pentsova

212-639-7330

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Jerome B. Posner, MD -- Evelyn Frew American Cancer Society Clinical Research Professor; George C. Cotzias Chair of Neuro-oncology; Member, Molecular Pharmacology and Chemistry Program

Jerome B. Posner

Evelyn Frew American Cancer Society Clinical Research Professor; George C. Cotzias Chair of Neuro-oncology; Member, Molecular Pharmacology and Chemistry Program

212-639-7047

Appointments: 866-886-9807

Sonia K. Sandhu

212-639-3718

Appointments: 212-639-6506

Roma Tickoo, MD, MPH

Roma Tickoo

646-888-2694

Efstathia Tzatha

212-639-6037

Appointments: 866-886-9807

brain tumor (brayn TOO-mer)

The growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

cancer (KAN-ser)

A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

clinical (KLIH-nih-kul)

Having to do with the examination and treatment of patients.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

oncology (on-KAH-loh-jee)

The study of cancer.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

pediatric (pee-dee-A-trik)

Having to do with children.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

pharmacology (FAR-muh-KAH-loh-jee)

The study of the origin, chemistry, and uses of drugs and their effects on the body.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

translational research (trans-LAY-shuh-nul reh-SERCH)

A term used to describe the process by which the results of research done in the laboratory are used to develop new ways to diagnose and treat disease.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

tumor (TOO-mer)

An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Tumors may be benign (not cancer), or malignant (cancer). Also called neoplasm.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)