Your Care at Winship
As a patient with kidney or renal cell cancer, your best long-term outcome will be achieved with a comprehensive, coordinated approach that incorporates the most up-to-date therapies.
Your Winship care team draws on Emory's vast resources in urology, radiation therapy and medical oncology to provide the newest, most effective practices and treatments for kidney or renal cancer.
Our multidisciplinary care teams include oncology surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, pharmacists and advanced practice nurses with expertise in kidney cancer and genitourinary cancers. As specialists, our teams develop groundbreaking surgeries and treatments that produce better outcomes and are adopted by other leading cancer centers.
The benefits of our multidisciplinary and highly experienced teams include:
- Access to doctors and surgeons who rank among the top cancer experts in the world.
- Weekly review of patient cases by the full team of experts.
- Coordinated scheduling for appointments among various specialties.
- Access to support services and programs and education classes for you and your caregivers.
- Availability of new treatment options within our clinical trials program.
Request an Appointment
If you have been diagnosed with kidney cancer, we are ready to help you. Call us at 1 (888) 946-7447 or (404) 778-1900 to make an appointment. Winship experts are available to provide a second opinion.
We understand that this is a very stressful time. We welcome your questions and requests for help. Learn what to expect on your first visit.
Diagnosing Your Kidney Cancer
There are various imaging and diagnostic tests that are used to detect and diagnose renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer, and other types of kidney cancer.
Diagnostic techniques:
- Physical exam and patient history
- Blood test: levels of certain substances in the blood are measured for signs of kidney cancer.
- Urinalysis: tests the color and content of urine including sugar, protein, red and white blood cells.
- Biopsy: a collection of cells that can be viewed by a pathologist to diagnose cancer. For renal cell cancer, a thin needle is inserted into the tumor and a sample of tissue is withdrawn.
Imaging techniques include CT scan, MRI, Ultrasound and X-ray.
Your Treatment Options
Your individualized treatment plan will take into account the stage of your disease.
One or more of the following types of treatment will be used.
Surgery: There are several types of surgery for kidney cancer. Depending on the stage of the tumor, your care team may select one of the following:
- Partial nephrectomy: the surgeon removes only the part of the kidney that contains the tumor. Used mainly when a patient only has one kidney, when cancer affects both kidneys or when the tumor is less than four centimeters.
- Radical nephrectomy: the surgeon removes the entire kidney along with the adrenal gland and some surrounding tissue. Lymph nodes may also be removed.
- Simple nephrectomy: the surgeon removes the entire kidney, but no other tissue.
Radiation: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells. Radiation treatment may be used to reduce the size of the tumor before surgery or after surgery to destroy any cancer cells remaining in the area.
Immunotherapy: This type of biological therapy uses your body's immune system to recognize and to enhance its ability to tackle cancer cells. This treatment may be used for patients with metastatic kidney cancer.
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It has shown limited effectiveness against kidney cancer.
Clinical Trials
In addition to standard therapy, participating in clinical trials may be an option in certain cases. Clinical trials provide patients access to new medications that are being developed to treat kidney cancer. Consider talking with your doctor about participating in a clinical trial at Winship.
Supportive Oncology Care
In addition to delivering the highest quality medical care, we recognize the importance of the psychological and emotional aspects of living with a cancer diagnosis and of dealing with treatment. Our supportive oncology team addresses these issues in a timely manner with additional support from counselors, nurse navigators, dietitians and social service professionals.
Your Treatment Team
- Physicians
- Physician Diagnosticians
- Nurse Navigators
- Adv Practice
- Nurses
- Support Services
- Clinical Trials
- All
Viraj Master MD, PhD, FACS
- Urologist
Viraj Master MD, PhD, FACS
- Dr. Master is a renowned national expert in the surgical treatment of kidney cancer particularly a complex variety that extends into the main blood vessels and the heart.
- Director of Integrative Oncology and Survivorship, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Rebecca Arnold LCSW, OSW-C
- Social Worker
Rebecca Arnold LCSW, OSW-C
- Ms. Arnold works with patients of all cancer types providing resource referrals and counseling services.
- Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Wendy Baer MD
- Psychiatric Oncologist
Wendy Baer MD
- Dr. Baer helps patients and their families deal with the stress of receiving a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
- Director of Psychiatric Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Tiffany Barrett MS, RD, CSO, LD
- Nutrition Advisor
Tiffany Barrett MS, RD, CSO, LD
- Ms. Barrett leads the nutritional services team at all Winship locations providing personalized nutrition advice to patients who are undergoing cancer treatment.
- Manager of Winship Dietitians, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- tiffany.barrett@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-5646
Anna Bausum ND
- Integrative Oncology Specialist
Anna Bausum ND
- Dr. Bausum supports patients with cancer by incorporating a variety of integrative medicine tools alongside patients' conventional oncology care regimens.
- Integrative Oncology Specialist, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- integrativeoncology@emory.edu
- (404) 778-0600
Zachary L. Bercu MD, RPVI
- Interventional Radiologist
Zachary L. Bercu MD, RPVI
- Dr. Bercu's clinical specialties include vascular and interventional radiology.
- Assistant Program Director for Interventional Radiology Residency and Fellowship Program, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4747
Mehmet Asim Bilen MD
- Medical Oncologist
Mehmet Asim Bilen MD
- Dr. Bilen is actively involved in clinical research and patient care in the area of genitourinary cancers.
- Director, Genitourinary Medical Oncology Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Whitney Bond RD, LD
- Nutrition Advisor
Whitney Bond RD, LD
- Ms. Bond offers personalized nutrition advice to optimize health throughout the stages of cancer, from diagnosis to survivorship.
- Registered Dietitian, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- whitney.e.bond@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Laura Brachman MD
- Palliative Care Specialist
Laura Brachman MD
- Dr. Brachman provides patients with cancer with relief from their symptoms and helps improve their quality of life throughout their journey.
- Assistant Medical Director, Outpatient Palliative and Supportive Care, Emory Healthcare
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Jacqueline Brown MD
- Medical Oncologist
Jacqueline Brown MD
- Dr. Brown specializes in treating patients with genitourinary cancers.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Brendan M. Browne MD
- Urologist
Brendan M. Browne MD
- Dr. Browne's primary clinical focus is in general urology and endourology, including treatment of urologic cancers.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Valerie Buckley MS, CSO, RD, LD
- Nutrition Advisor
Valerie Buckley MS, CSO, RD, LD
- A Registered Dietitian, Ms. Buckley provides cancer patients who are undergoing treatment at Winship Cancer Institute with personalized nutrition advice.
- Clinical Dietitian, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- valeriya.buckley@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0296
Suzy Cahn MMSc, CGC
- Genetic Counselor
Suzy Cahn MMSc, CGC
- Ms. Cahn provides comprehensive genetic counseling services for individuals who are at risk for hereditary cancer.
- Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Emory Decatur Hospital
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Catherine Caprara Braga MSN, AGACNP-BC
- Nurse Practitioner
Catherine Caprara Braga MSN, AGACNP-BC
- Ms. Caprara serves as lead nurse practitioner and co-investigator on early drug development trials in the Phase 1 Clinical Trials Unit at Winship.
- Lead Nurse Practitioner, Phase I Unit, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Bradley C. Carthon MD, PhD
- Medical Oncologist
Bradley C. Carthon MD, PhD
- As part of the genitourinary oncology team, Dr. Carthon treats patients with prostate, bladder, and renal cancers and other genitourinary malignancies.
- Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Hilary G. Cohen LCSW, OSW-C
- Social Worker
Hilary G. Cohen LCSW, OSW-C
- Ms. Cohen works with patients treated for all types of malignancies and disorders that may need consideration for radiation treatment.
- Social Worker, Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Hannah H. Collins NP
- Nurse Practitioner
Hannah H. Collins NP
- Ms. Collins is a Nurse Practitioner for the Phase I Clinical Trial Unit at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Phase I Clinical Trials Nurse Practitioner, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Kimberly A. Curseen MD
- Supportive Oncologist
Kimberly A. Curseen MD
- Board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, Dr. Curseen is the primary provider for the Supportive Oncology Clinic at Winship.
- Director, Palliative Medicine Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Amir H. Davarpanah MD
- Radiologist
Amir H. Davarpanah MD
- Dr. Davarpanah is a board certified abdominal and cardiothoracic radiologist with a focus on oncologic imaging and cardiac MRI.
- Associate Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
- amir.davarpanah@emory.edu
- (404) 778-9729
Frank Eady LMSW
- Social Worker
Frank Eady LMSW
- Mr. Eady assists genitourinary, gastrointestinal and surgical oncology patients.
- Social Worker, GI/GU Cancer and Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Faramarz Edalat MD
- Interventional Radiologist
Faramarz Edalat MD
- Dr. Edalat specializes in liver, kidney, lung, and bone tumor ablation, chemoembolization and radioembolization of liver tumors.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4747
Adrien Edoo MTS
- Spiritual Health Provider
Adrien Edoo MTS
- Adrien provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers.
- Spiritual Health Clinician and Fellow, Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
- adrien.nikki.edoo@emory.edu
- (404) 991-8429
Fabienne Ehivet MS, CGC
- Genetic Counselor
Fabienne Ehivet MS, CGC
- Ms. Ehivet provides comprehensive genetic counseling for individuals and families at increased risk for hereditary cancer.
- Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Jatin S. Gandhi MBBS, MD
- Pathologist
Jatin S. Gandhi MBBS, MD
- A board certified pathologist, Dr. Gandhi specializes in the review of genitourinary oncologic and bone-soft tissue pathology.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- jatin.gandhi@emory.edu
- (404) 712-5227
Jamie M. Goldman MD
- Hematologist/Medical Oncologist
Jamie M. Goldman MD
- Dr. Goldman practices general medical oncology and hematology with a focus on treating patients with genitourinary cancer at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Mohammad Hajiha MD, FRCSC
- Urologist
Mohammad Hajiha MD, FRCSC
- Dr. Hajiha is an expert in the treatment and surgery of genitourinary cancers with a focus on prostate, kidney and bladder cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Sheela Hanasoge MBBS, PhD
- Radiation Oncologist
Sheela Hanasoge MBBS, PhD
- Dr. Hanasoge practices general radiation oncology and specializes in the treatment of breast, head and neck, genitourinary and gynecological cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 616-1000
Lara Harik MD
- Pathologist
Lara Harik MD
- Dr. Harik is a board certified pathologist specializing in genitourinary cancer and thyroid cancer.
- Associate Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- lharik@emory.edu
- (404) 712-5947
Wayne B. Harris MD
- Medical Oncologist
Wayne B. Harris MD
- Dr. Harris specializes in genitourinary cancers such as bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
- Section Co-Chief, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Elise Hitron MSN, FNP-C
- Nurse Practitioner
Elise Hitron MSN, FNP-C
- Ms. Hitron is a Nurse Practitioner in the Phase I Clinical Trial Unit at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Phase I Clinical Trials Nurse Practitioner, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Rizza Hohenstern MPS, CSD
- Spiritual Health Provider
Rizza Hohenstern MPS, CSD
- Rizza provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers.
- Spiritual Health Clinician and Fellow, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- rizza.bella.ibanez.hohenstern@emory.edu
- (404) 778-1900
Andrea K. Huffman PA-C
- Physician Assistant
Andrea K. Huffman PA-C
- Ms. Huffman works in the genitourinary malignancy clinic alongside Dr. Omer Kucuk.
- Lead Advanced Practitioner, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Muta M. Issa MD, FACS, MBA
- Urologist
Muta M. Issa MD, FACS, MBA
- Dr. Issa's clinical and research interests include urological oncology, stones, endourology, minimally invasive surgery, clinical outcomes, and healthcare economics and operational strategies.
- Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Ashesh B. Jani MD, MSEE, FASTRO
- Radiation Oncologist
Ashesh B. Jani MD, MSEE, FASTRO
- Dr. Jani specializes in the treatment of genitourinary malignancies including cancer of the prostate, bladder, kidney, testes and urethra.
- Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
Tatiana Johnson MMSc, LCGC
- Genetic Counselor
Tatiana Johnson MMSc, LCGC
- Ms. Johnson provides genetic counseling for individuals and families at increased risk for hereditary cancer.
- Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor, Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Shreyas S. Joshi MD, MPH
- Urologist
Shreyas S. Joshi MD, MPH
- Dr. Joshi specializes in the surgical treatment of urologic cancers primarily involving the bladder, kidney and prostate.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Sandra Karem LCSW
- Social Services
Sandra Karem LCSW
- Ms. Karem works with patients of all cancer types providing resource referrals and counseling services.
- Social Worker, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Rachel Keller MS, RD, CSO, LDN
- Nutrition Advisor
Rachel Keller MS, RD, CSO, LDN
- Ms. Keller offers advice and counseling to help patients optimize their health and nutrition from diagnosis to survivorship.
- Registered Dietitian, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- rachel.keller@emoryhealthcare.org
- (678) 843-7115
Ashish Khanna MD
- Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist
Ashish Khanna MD
- Dr. Khanna focuses on the identification and treatment of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and other issues resulting from cancer and related treatments.
- Director of Cancer Rehabilitation, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Emma Kimball LCSW
- Social Worker
Emma Kimball LCSW
- Ms. Kimball assists patients who have been treated for breast cancer, melanoma or genitourinary cancer.
- Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Omer Kucuk MD
- Medical Oncologist
Omer Kucuk MD
- A medical oncologist with a major interest in nutrition and cancer prevention, Dr. Kucuk mainly treats patients with prostate, bladder and kidney cancer.
- Professor and Correll Chair in Genitourinary Cancer, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Susan K. Kunihiro MD
- Palliative Care Specialist
Susan K. Kunihiro MD
- Dr. Kunihiro works to improve quality of life for patients with cancer, no matter the stage of illness - from initial diagnosis, during treatment, in remission or closer to end of life.
- Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Aaron H. Lay MD
- Urologist
Aaron H. Lay MD
- Dr. Lay's clinical expertise is in the advanced minimally invasive surgical treatment of genitourinary cancer and stone disease.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Rupeng Li MD, PhD
- Pain Management Specialist
Rupeng Li MD, PhD
- Dr. Li works with care teams at Winship to treat chronic pain symptoms in patients with cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- rupeng.li@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2410
C. Adam Lorentz MD
- Urologist
C. Adam Lorentz MD
- Dr. Lorentz specializes in the surgical treatment of prostate, bladder and kidney cancers.
- Medical Director, The Emory Clinic Urology, Emory University Hospital Midtown
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Praphasiri "Nuit" Luangruangrong BBA, BSN, RN, CRNI
- Nurse Navigator
Praphasiri "Nuit" Luangruangrong BBA, BSN, RN, CRNI
- Mrs. Luangruangrong works with the multidisciplinary prostate and genitourinary cancer teams at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.
- Nurse Navigator, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Meredith Maxwell MD
- Palliative Care Specialist
Meredith Maxwell MD
- Dr. Maxwell collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team at Winship to help patients address symptoms and improve their quality of life during their journey with cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Joy McCall LCSW, OSW-C
- Social Worker
Joy McCall LCSW, OSW-C
- A licensed clinical social worker, Ms. McCall works with the medical oncology teams and their patients.
- Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Kendelle Miller MSW, LCSW, ACM-SW
- Social Worker
Kendelle Miller MSW, LCSW, ACM-SW
- Ms. Miller works with the medical oncology, hematology and radiation oncology teams to provide clinical social services for patients with cancer.
- Social Worker, Outpatient Oncology, Emory Decatur Hospital
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Vikram M. Narayan MD
- Urologist
Vikram M. Narayan MD
- Dr. Narayan specializes in the surgical treatment of urologic cancers and has a research focus in the management of bladder and urothelial cancers.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Bassel Nazha MD, MPH
- Medical Oncologist
Bassel Nazha MD, MPH
- Dr. Nazha specializes in the treatment of genitourinary cancers.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Janice M. Newsome MD, FSIR
- Interventional Radiologist
Janice M. Newsome MD, FSIR
- Dr. Newsome's clinical specialties include uterine fibroid embolization, ablative and catheter-directed treatments for cancer, among others.
- Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4747
Kenneth Ogan MD
- Urologist
Kenneth Ogan MD
- Dr. Ogan's expertise lies in minimally invasive therapy including laparoscopic and robotic urologic oncologic surgery.
- Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Adeboye O. Osunkoya MD
- Pathologist
Adeboye O. Osunkoya MD
- Dr. Osunkoya is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in urologic pathology.
- Professor, Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- adeboye.osunkoya@emory.edu
- (404) 712-5867
Sonal Oza MD
- Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist
Sonal Oza MD
- Dr. Oza is a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) with fellowship training in cancer rehabilitation medicine.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Pretesh Patel MD
- Radiation Oncologist
Pretesh Patel MD
- Dr. Patel specializes in the treatment of genitourinary and gastrointestinal malignancies as well as the use of high-dose rate brachytherapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy and proton therapy.
- Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
Ashish B. Patel MD, MBA
- Radiation Oncologist
Ashish B. Patel MD, MBA
- Dr. Patel treats patients with gynecologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, head and neck, and thoracic malignancies, and sarcoma, and specializes in brachytherapy and stereotactic body radiotherapy.
- Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
John G. Pattaras MD, FACS
- Urologist
John G. Pattaras MD, FACS
- As the Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Dr. Pattaras started the laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery program at Emory University.
- Chief of Urology, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Jamie Paysour MMSc, CGC
- Genetic Counselor
Jamie Paysour MMSc, CGC
- Ms. Paysour provides genetic counseling for individuals and families who are at risk for hereditary cancer.
- Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor, Grady Memorial Hospital, Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 616-1000
Caroline Peacock DMin, LCSW, MDiv
- Spiritual Health Provider
Caroline Peacock DMin, LCSW, MDiv
- Dr. Peacock leads the Winship Spiritual Health Team in the work of offering compassionate, inclusive, supportive, evidence based care to patients, families and staff.
- Director of Spiritual Health, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- caroline.peacock@emory.edu
- (404) 778-8029
John A. Petros MD
- Urologist
John A. Petros MD
- A urologist, Dr. Petros is a specialist in the treatment of prostate cancer and kidney cancer at the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
- Professor and Associate Chair of Research, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
J. David Prologo MD
- Radiologist
J. David Prologo MD
- Dr. Prologo's clinical specialties include diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, interventional pain management and bone tumor ablations.
- Vice Chair for Imaging Intervention and Division Director for Interventional Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4747
M. Yawar J. Qadri MD, PhD
- Pain Management Specialist
M. Yawar J. Qadri MD, PhD
- A cancer pain management expert, Dr. Qadri collaborates with oncologists at Winship to treat patients with cancer suffering from chronic pain symptoms.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- yawar.qadri@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2410
Timothy P. Quinn MD
- Urologist
Timothy P. Quinn MD
- Dr. Quinn's clinical interests include cancers of the bladder, ureters, kidney, and prostate and testes as well as general urologic diseases.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4898
Margaret A. Riso MD
- Pain Management Specialist
Margaret A. Riso MD
- Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- margaret.ann.riso@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2410
Missy Roberts MDiv
- Spiritual Health Provider
Missy Roberts MDiv
- Missy provides spiritual and emotional support for oncology patients and their caregivers.
- Spiritual Health Clinician and Fellow, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- melissa.roberts2@emory.edu
- (404) 778-1900
Hiromi Terawaki Rosselli MD
- Hematologist/Medical Oncologist
Hiromi Terawaki Rosselli MD
- Dr. Rosselli specializes in diagnosing and treating a number of types of cancers with an interest in breast cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 501-7040
Greta Russler McClintock MSN, FNP-BC
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Greta Russler McClintock MSN, FNP-BC
- Ms. McClintock works with the genitourinary oncology team and sees patients with renal, prostate, and bladder cancers.
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Nikhil T. Sebastian MD
- Radiation Oncologist
Nikhil T. Sebastian MD
- Dr. Sebastian specializes in the treatment of prostate and other genitourinary cancers, and lung cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
Aarti Sekhar MD
- Radiologist
Aarti Sekhar MD
- Dr. Sekhar specializes in image-guided interventions for the treatment of gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers.
- Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-9729
Jay Shelton MD
- Radiation Oncologist
Jay Shelton MD
- Located at the Loughlin Radiation Oncology Center at Grady, Dr. Shelton treats lung and genitourinary cancer patients.
- Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 616-6343
Vinita Singh MD, MS
- Pain Management Specialist
Vinita Singh MD, MS
- Dr. Singh collaborates with oncologists to provide state-of-the-art therapies to cancer patients suffering from pain symptoms.
- Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- vinita.singh@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2410
Jesse A. Soodalter MD
- Palliative Care Specialist
Jesse A. Soodalter MD
- A palliative care specialist, Dr. Soodalter provides specialized outpatient medical care with a focus on relief from the symptoms and stress of cancer and other illnesses.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Christine Stanislaw MS, CGC
- Genetic Counselor
Christine Stanislaw MS, CGC
- Ms. Stanislaw provides genetic counseling, including risk assessment and test coordination, for individuals concerned about the possibility of hereditary cancer susceptibility.
- Director of Genetic Counseling, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Alison Sturgill MS, RD, CSO, LD
- Nutrition Advisor
Alison Sturgill MS, RD, CSO, LD
- Ms. Sturgill works with patients receiving proton therapy to optimize their health and nutrition during and after treatment.
- Registered Dietitian, Emory Proton Therapy Center
- alison.sturgill@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-5646
Srinivas Sunkara MD
- Hematologist/Medical Oncologist
Srinivas Sunkara MD
- Dr. Sunkara provides personalized care to patients with cancer at Emory Decatur Hospital.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Christine R. Tallo MMSc, CGC
- Genetic Counselor
Christine R. Tallo MMSc, CGC
- Ms. Tallo provides genetic counseling for individuals and families at increased risk for hereditary cancer.
- Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor, Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Anusha Vallurupalli MBBS
- Hematologist/Medical Oncologist
Anusha Vallurupalli MBBS
- Dr. Vallurupalli practices general medical oncology and hematology with a focus on treating hematological malignancies.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Karin Van Vlack
- Spiritual Health Provider
Karin Van Vlack
- Karin provides spiritual and emotional support to patients receiving proton therapy treatment and palliative care.
- Spiritual Health Clinician and Fellow, Emory Proton Therapy Center
- karin.elizabeth.van.vlack@emory.edu
- (404) 807-6791
Raymond Walker III MDiv, BCC, CCSH-RC
- Spiritual Health Provider
Raymond Walker III MDiv, BCC, CCSH-RC
- Raymond provides administrative leadership to the Winship Spiritual Health Team, supporting and assisting in their work of compassionate and inclusive care of patients, staff, and their loved ones.
- Process Improvement Specialist III, Senior Spiritual Health Clinician, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- raymond.walker@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Nan Xiang MD
- Pain Management Specialist
Nan Xiang MD
- Dr. Xiang specializes in managing chronic pain symptoms for patients with cancer.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- nan.xiang@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2410
Ali J. Zarrabi MD
- Palliative Oncologist
Ali J. Zarrabi MD
- Dr. Zarrabi provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care for patients living with serious illness.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448