Your Care at Winship
As a lymphoma patient, you want to know you’re getting the full range of treatment options and the most current, targeted therapies available. Winship is a leader in translating research breakthroughs into effective therapies for lymphoma patients and can offer you an individualized care plan that incorporates the best treatments available.
Our multidisciplinary lymphoma care teams include hematologists, pathologists, radiologists, advanced practice nurses, and oncology nurses who have decades of experience and can provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to treating lymphoma. As blood cancer experts, our care teams will determine your specific type of lymphoma and develop a treatment plan that targets your cancer most effectively.
Our multidisciplinary team approach offers a number of benefits to you, including:
- Access to experts in lymphoma and other blood cancers.
- Weekly review of patient cases by the full team of experts.
- Coordinated scheduling for appointments among various specialties.
- Access to the largest and oldest Bone Marrow and Blood Stem Cell Transplant program in Georgia.
- Access to a nurse navigator to assist you throughout the treatment process.
- Access to support programs and groups for you and your caregivers.
- Availability of new treatment options within our clinical trials program.

Diagnosing Your Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer that occurs when your body’s white blood cells, called lymphocytes, begin behaving abnormally.
Lymphocytes help you fight infection and are part of your lymphatic, or immune system. Lymphoma can affect any part of your lymphatic system, which is made up of lymphocytes, lymph nodes and vessels, the spleen and bone marrow.
The two main types of lymphoma are:
Hodgkin lymphoma: one of the most curable blood cancers, but less common than non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: affects mostly adults and is one of the most common cancers in the United States. There are many types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and it may be slow growing (indolent) or fast growing (aggressive).
Diagnosing your particular type of lymphoma is a crucial part of providing you with the right treatment. Diagnosis of lymphoma is done with a biopsy, which involves examination by a pathologist of tissue or cells obtained by removing all or part of a lymph node.
Staging determines the extent of spread of the disease. A complete staging workup may include a physical exam, blood work, CT and/or PET scans, bone marrow biopsy, and sometimes a lumbar puncture.
For patients with biopsies performed at outside facilities, the tissue samples are re-evaluated by Winship hematopathologists to confirm the diagnosis. Winship radiologists also may review CT and/or PET scans from outside facilities.
Learn About Cancer
For reliable, in-depth information about cancer symptoms, staging and diagnosis, visit CancerQuest, an educational and outreach program at Emory University.
Your Treatment Options
Depending on your diagnosis, the stage of your lymphoma and how your particular lymphoma developed, your treatment options may vary and may include:
Chemotherapy: Each type of lymphoma is sensitive to different combinations of chemotherapy, which may involve one or a combination of anticancer drugs that destroy cancer cells.
Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation: This treatment consists of destroying cancerous bone marrow cells using higher doses of chemotherapy and in some cases, radiotherapy, and then replacing them with healthy bone marrow or stem cells to help patients regain a new and healthy immune system. Winship has pioneered many advances in bone marrow transplant procedures and drugs.
Targeted therapy: The use of monoclonal antibodies provided the first targeted therapy for lymphoma. Several are now routinely used to treat lymphoma.
Some forms of lymphoma may also be treated with one therapy or a combination of radiation therapy, biologic therapy, and even surgery, primarily to obtain a biopsy for diagnosis.
CAR T-cell Therapy: This is an emerging form of immunotherapy recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). During treatment, a patient's white blood cells are removed from the body and genetically changed to recognize and kill cancerous cells. The re-engineered cells are then infused back into the patient. CAR T-cell therapy is currently being used at Winship for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Patients with other forms of cancer may be candidates for clinical trials utilizing CAR-T-cell therapy.
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.
Clinical Trials at Winship
Consider talking with your doctor about participating in a clinical trial at Winship. Through these trials, you may have access to treatments that are not widely available.
Your Next Steps
If you have been diagnosed with lymphoma, we are ready to help you.
Call us at 1 (888) 946-7447 or (404) 778-1900 to make an appointment or request an appointment online. 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. Here is more information to help familiarize you with Winship and give you an idea of what to expect on your first visit.
Your Treatment Team
- Physicians
- Physician Diagnosticians
- Nurse Navigators
- Adv Practice
- Nurses
- Support Services
- Clinical Trials
- All
Pamela Blair Allen MD, MSc
- Hematologist

Pamela Blair Allen MD, MSc
- Dr. Allen specializes in the treatment of hematological malignancies and serves as a practicing physician in the Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
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, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- rebecca.arnold@emoryhealthcare.org
- (678) 843-7021
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.
- Medical 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
Kristie A. Blum MD
- Hematologist

Kristie A. Blum MD
- Dr. Blum specializes in the treatment of B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Stephanie Boyea MS, RD, CSO, LD
- Nutrition Advisor

Stephanie Boyea MS, RD, CSO, LD
- A Registered Dietitian, Ms. Boyea provides blood cancer patients who are undergoing treatment at Winship with personalized nutrition advice.
- Registered Dietitian, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- stephanie.boyea@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-7991
Michael Brown PA
- Physician Assistant

Michael Brown PA
- Physician Assistant, Department of Hematology , Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Nikita Burke LMSW
- Social Worker

Nikita Burke LMSW
- Ms. Burke works with radiation oncology patients treated at the Emory Proton Therapy Center.
- Social Worker, Radiation Oncology, Emory Proton Therapy Center
- nikita.burke@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 251-2883
Daniela Casbourne FNP-C, AOCNP
- Inpatient Nurse Practitioner

Daniela Casbourne FNP-C, AOCNP
- Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Lead, Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Jonathon B. Cohen MD, MS
- Hematologist

Jonathon B. Cohen MD, MS
- Dr. Cohen's clinical focus is on the treatment of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, where he manages both newly diagnosed patients as well as those requiring stem cell transplantation and treatment for relapsed disease.
- Assistant 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 assists radiation oncology patients at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Social Worker, Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- hilary.cohen@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4627
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 of Supportive and Palliative Care Outpatient Services , Emory Healthcare
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Stephanie DeBragga MS, PA-C
- Physician Assistant

Stephanie DeBragga MS, PA-C
- Mrs. DeBragga works in both benign and malignant hematology in the clinic and has a special interest in leukemia patients.
- Physician Assistant, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
George Deeb MD
- Hematopathologist

George Deeb MD
- Dr. Deeb is a board certified hematopathologist located at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
- george.deeb@emory.edu
- (404) 712-5947
Natia Esiashvili MD
- Radiation Oncologist

Natia Esiashvili MD
- Dr. Esiashvili specializes in the treatment of complex pediatric cancers and hematological malignancies in adults.
- Associate Professor and Chief Quality Officer, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- radonc-referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
Christopher R. Flowers MD, FASCO
- Hematologist

Christopher R. Flowers MD, FASCO
- Dr. Flowers specializes in the treatment of lymphoid malignancies, and is an internationally-recognized expert in lymphoma epidemiology and outcomes research.
- Director of the Emory Lymphoma Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Joan Giblin NP
- Survivorship Program

Joan Giblin NP
- An experienced nurse practitioner specialist with extensive patient care involvement, Ms. Giblin facilitates continued good health and quality of life for cancer survivors.
- Survivorship Program Director, Winship Cancer Institute
- survivorship@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Charise Gleason MSN, NP-BC, AOCNP
- Chief APP

Charise Gleason MSN, NP-BC, AOCNP
- As a nurse practitioner, Ms. Gleason works with patients with multiple myeloma and graft versus host disease and is a team member of the Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center at Winship.
- Chief of Advance Practice Providers, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Sara Hall LCSW
- Social Worker

Sara Hall LCSW
- Ms. Hall provides clinical social work for patients who have hematological malignancies in the Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center at Winship.
- Social Worker, Hematology and BMT, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- sara.hall@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-8003
Leonard T. Heffner Jr. MD
- Hematologist

Leonard T. Heffner Jr. MD
- Dr. Heffner's clinical interests include bone marrow transplant, Hodgkin's disease, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.
- Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Theresa Hoffman LCSW, ACM
- Social Worker

Theresa Hoffman LCSW, ACM
- Ms. Hoffman leads the social services team at Winship Cancer Institute, and provides clinical social work for patients with hematological malignancies treated at the Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center at Winship.
- Manager of Social Services, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- theresa.hoffman@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 416-9430
Amanda Hutchison-Rzepka
- Clinical Research Coordinator

Amanda Hutchison-Rzepka
- Clinical Research Coordinator IV, Lymphoma Team Lead, Clinical Trials Office, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- ahutch7@emory.edu
- (404) 778-3935
David L. Jaye MD
- Hematopathologist

David L. Jaye MD
- Dr. Jaye is an attending pathologist specializing in hematolymphoid malignancies.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- dljaye@emory.edu
- (404) 712-5947
Sandra J. Karem LCSW
- Social Worker

Sandra J. Karem LCSW
- Ms. Karem works at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital with patients of all cancer types providing resource referrals and counseling services.
- Social Worker, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- sandra.karem@emoryhealthcare.org
- (678) 843-7826
Mohammad K. Khan MD, PhD, DABR, FACRO
- Radiation Oncologist
Mohammad K. Khan MD, PhD, DABR, FACRO
- Dr. Khan specializes in lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma, skin (melanoma, squamous cell, basal cell, merkel cell), and pediatric cancers.
- Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- radonc-referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
Emily Walters Klein RD, CSO, LD
- Nutrition Advisor

Emily Walters Klein RD, CSO, LD
- Ms. Klein offers personalized nutrition advice to cancer patients treated at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.
- Registered Dietitian, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- emily.walters@emoryhealthcare.org
- (678) 843-7115
Jean L. Koff MD
- Hematologist

Jean L. Koff MD
- Dr. Koff specializes in the treatment of lymphoid malignancies at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Instructor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Amelia A. Langston MD
- Hematologist

Amelia A. Langston MD
- A bone marrow transplant specialist, Dr. Langston treats patients with leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome and other blood cancers.
- Medical Director and Section Chief, Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Mary Jo Lechowicz MD
- Hematologist

Mary Jo Lechowicz MD
- Dr. Lechowicz is the primary investigator for a number of trials at Emory University with regard to improvement of care in lymphoma, particularly related to transplantation and patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
- Professor and Vice Chair for Education, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Celia Lett NP
- Nurse Practitioner

Celia Lett NP
- Nurse Practitioner, Infusion Services, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Colleen Lewis NP
- Nurse Practitioner

Colleen Lewis NP
- Ms. Lewis is the Nurse Practitioner Lead for the Phase I Clinical Trial Unit at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Phase I Clinical Trials Nurse Practitioner Lead, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Shiyong Li MD, PhD, FASCP
- Hematopathologist

Shiyong Li MD, PhD, FASCP
- Dr. Li is a board certified pathologist interested in the development of new diagnostic techniques in hematopathology.
- Director, Flow Cytometry Laboratory, Emory Medical Laboratory, Emory University Hospital
- sli2@emory.edu
- (404) 712-5867
Carol Lipscomb RN, BSN, OCN, BMTCN
- Nurse Navigator

Carol Lipscomb RN, BSN, OCN, BMTCN
- Ms. Lipscomb coordinates care for patients in the Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Nurse Navigator, Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Karen P. Mann MD, PhD
- Hematopathologist

Karen P. Mann MD, PhD
- Located at Grady Memorial Hospital, Dr. Mann's clinical specialties include hematopathology and molecular pathology.
- Chief Clinical Pathology, Grady Health System
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 616-4800
Joy McCall LCSW, OSW-C
- Social Worker

Joy McCall LCSW, OSW-C
- Located at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Ms. McCall works with the medical oncology teams and their patients.
- Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- joy.mccall@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 938-0918
Kendelle Miller LCSW, ACM
- Social Worker

Kendelle Miller LCSW, ACM
- Ms. Miller provides clinical social work for patients with hematological malignancies and who are treated at the Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center at Winship.
- Social Worker, Hematology and BMT, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- kendelle.miller@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-5535
Neela Natarajan MD
- Community Oncologist

Neela Natarajan MD
- Dr. Natarajan is a community oncologist treating cancer patients 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
Caroline Peacock LCSW, MDiv
- Spiritual Health Manager

Caroline Peacock LCSW, MDiv
- Caroline has a passion for offering compassionate, respectful, and effective patient/family-centered care in a multi-faith, multi-cultural environment.
- Manager of Spiritual Health Support and Community Care, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- caroline.peacock@emory.edu
- (470) 446-7844
Hilary B. Popham LMSW
- Social Worker

Hilary B. Popham LMSW
- Ms. Popham works with patients who have hematological malignancies and are treated at the Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Clinic at Winship.
- Social Worker, Hematology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- hilary.popham@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-5559
Satyanarayan K. Reddy MD
- Medical Oncologist

Satyanarayan K. Reddy MD
- Dr. Reddy specializes in treating patients with lymphoma.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Danielle Roberts MS, MMSc, PA-C
- Advanced Practice Provider

Danielle Roberts MS, MMSc, PA-C
- Ms. Roberts serves as the lead advance practice provider for the outpatient hematology and bone marrow transplant teams.
- Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Outpatient Hematology/Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Ajay Tadepalli MD
- Community Oncologist

Ajay Tadepalli MD
- Dr. Tadepalli is a community oncologist treating cancer patients at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and The Emory Clinic at Buford.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
T. Michelle Tooson RN, BSN
- Nurse Navigator

T. Michelle Tooson RN, BSN
- Ms. Tooson assists patients with hematological malignancies through out their treatment.
- Hematology Nurse Navigator, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
William Torres MD, FACR
- Radiologist

William Torres MD, FACR
- Dr. Torres is a diagnostic radiologist who specializes in abdominal imaging.
- Chief, Department of Radiology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-5050
Edmund K. Waller MD, PhD, FACP
- Hematologist

Edmund K. Waller MD, PhD, FACP
- Dr. Waller specializes in bone marrow transplants for acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative neoplasms, lymphoma, aplastic anemia, sickle cell disease and in the management of graft-versus-host disease.
- Director, Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Ali J. Zarrabi MD
- Supportive Oncologist

Ali J. Zarrabi MD
- Dr. Zarrabi provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care for patients living with serious illness.
- Associate Director, Outpatient Supportive and Palliative Care, The Emory Clinic
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Linsheng Zhang MD, PhD
- Hematopathologist

Linsheng Zhang MD, PhD
- Dr. Zhang's specializes in diagnostic hematopathology integrating morphologic examination, flow cytometric immunophenotyping, cytogenetics, FISH, and microarray studies; and molecular diagnosis of solid tumors.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- linsheng.zhang@emory.edu
- (404) 712-5867