At West Cancer Center & Research Institute, our multi-disciplinary team works with exceptional neurosurgical groups to provide specialized care for individuals diagnosed with brain cancer. 25,050 new cases are identified each year in the US, but our team manages this frightening disease with personalized care plans for all brain tumor types including brain metastasis, glioblastoma, other glioma, and meningiomas.
Many patients with brain tumors are able to lead full and productive lives and at West we treat our patients with respect, compassion, and the best science available.
Our Brain Tumor Specialist Team
You can trust our multidisciplinary specialists to work together to create a plan specific to your disease to ensure the most positive outcomes and quality of life.
David Portnoy, MD
Medical Oncology Lead
Matthew Ballo, MD, FACR
Radiation Oncology Lead
Mary Orians, NP
Advanced Practice Provider
Scott Baum, MD, DABR
Radiology
Jeffrey Green, MD
Radiology
Allen Ardestani, MD
Radiology
Daniel Powell, MD
Radiology
Sridhar Shanker, MD
Radiology
William Clay Jackson, MD
Palliative Care
Sommer Brannan, ANP-FNP
Palliative Care
Lauren Taylor, MSN, FNP
Palliative Care
Janice Pazar, PhD
Psychologist
Anita Vincent, RDN, LDN
Licensed Nutritionist