Kathy Gardner, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is co-director of UPMC Children’s Hospital Neurofibromatosis Clinic and is an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree and completed her residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Gardner’s clinical and research interests include the genetics of both common and rare hemiplegic forms of migraine. She is an advisor and board member for the local chapter of the Neurofibromatosis Clinics Association. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Schwannomatosis, and Tuberous Sclerosis.

Michael Paldino is a Neuroradiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His top area of expertise is Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

Jenna Gaesser is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Acromicric Dysplasia, Infantile Neutropenia, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

Alexis Franks is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Dysarthria, Hypotonia, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

Ellen Mitchell is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

Julia Meade, MD, is a pediatric genetic oncologist certified in pediatric hematology/oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in both the divisions of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Genetic and Genomic Medicine. Dr. Meade holds a secondary appointment as Associate Professor of Human Genetics in the School of Public Health. She received her medical degree from Texas A&M University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Colorado, followed by her hematology/oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center and her pediatric neuro-oncology fellowship at Northwestern University. Dr. Meade also holds a certificate in cancer risk assessment from the City of Hope. Dr. Meade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Ewing Sarcoma, L1 Syndrome, Osteosarcoma, and Medulloblastoma.

Elizabeth Caris is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Caris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Ventricular Septal Defects.

James Felker, MD, is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and is certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Felker received his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Northwestern University/Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology and neuro-oncology at Emory University/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Felker’s clinical interests include pediatric brain and spinal tumors and clinical trial development. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society for Neuro-Oncology, Children’s Oncology Group, and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium. His wife is a pediatric cardiologist at UPMC Children’s and has an interest in long term cardiac outcomes for oncology patients. Together they have two girls and a beagle mutt. Dr Felker enjoys running along the rivers in Pittsburgh while trying to avoid the hills. View the full list of Dr. Felker's publications on PubMed. View Dr. Felker's profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Felker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Glioma, and Medulloblastoma.

Mary Sanders is a Physician Assistant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her top area of expertise is Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).

Jan Drappatz is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Drappatz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

Melissa Burgess is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burgess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Her top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Shirley Ong is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

Daniel Petro is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

Megan Mantica is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Glioma, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, and Astrocytoma.

Preeti Patil is an Ophthalmologist in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Horner Syndrome, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome.

Daniel Drake is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Drake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Jessica Lee is a Plastic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Cleft Palate, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Myringotomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

James Russavage is a Plastic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Epidural Lipomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Fasciotomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Amani Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis, Legius Syndrome, Malignant Hypertension, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

Frank Lieberman is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lieberman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.