The 20 Best Pineoblastoma Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Pineoblastoma near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Pediatric Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eglal Shalaby-Rana, MD, is a radiologist in the Division of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology at Children's National Hospital. She is the director of performance improvement. Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Scoliosis, Knock Knees, and Biliary Atresia. Dr. Rana is board certified in Pediatric Radiology: American Board Of Radiology, 1995 and Diagnostic Radiology: American Board Of Radiology, 1987.

    Advanced in Pineoblastoma
    Advanced in Pineoblastoma
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Eugene (Gene) Hwang, MD, is chief of the Division of Oncology at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is also part of the Children's National Hospital pediatric neuro-oncology team, focusing on treating children with brain tumors. Dr. Hwang has developed and led many novel early phase therapeutic clinical trials with a focus on immunotherapeutic trials, and he also leads trials focused on gene therapy and new, targeted agents. He is the site Principal Investigator of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, where he is the co-chair of the Immunotherapy Working Group. He serves on grant review committees and on the scientific advisory boards of several large foundations. For each patient, Dr. Hwang carefully considers the best possible options for treatment, trying new, cutting edge treatments coupled with the best available known therapies. Dr. Hwang is not only dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, but also to making the current treatments as safe as possible for children: ""We often focus on curing the children - that's the number one goal - but we also need to pay attention to the toxicity of these treatments, and what quality of life the children will have after treatment."" Dr. Hwang is involved in several international efforts to study how to best mitigate treatment side effects. In the meantime, Dr. Hwang makes sure he is doing everything he can to combat pain, dizziness, fatigue and other common side effects of cancer treatments by leveraging the multidisciplinary team approach of Children's National. He sees this as something the organization does exceptionally well, and thinks that having so many people focus on a single patient in a single visit is crucial to well-being during cancer treatment.". Dr. Hwang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pineocytoma, Glioma, Medulloblastoma, and Pineoblastoma. Dr. Hwang is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2009 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2005.

    Advanced in Pineoblastoma
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Pineoblastoma
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Packer is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Packer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Medulloblastoma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

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    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian R. Rood, MD, is the director of clinical neuro-oncology and the medical director of the Brain Tumor Institute at Children's National Hospital. Dr. Rood is also a principal investigator in the Center for Cancer and Immunology Research at Children's National Research Institute and a professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and adjunct professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech. He received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from The Pennsylvania State University and completed medical school at Jefferson Medical College. He completed his pediatric residency training at the University of Vermont. Dr. Rood received his pediatric hematology/oncology training at Children's National. He joined the faculty of Children’s National in 2002 after completing a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology, as well as a research fellowship in the molecular biology of brain tumors, both at Children’s National and Children’s National Research Institute. Currently, Dr. Rood’s research focuses on the application of proteomics in cancer biology investigation, neoantigen identification and biomarker development. He has also been studying the contribution of germline microsatellite genotypes to pediatric brain tumor predisposition. He currently serves as the executive co-chair of the Children’s Brain Tumor Network, an international consortium of 28 institutions that maintains the world’s largest pediatric brain tumor tissue and data repository, which are freely provided to the research community to support the development of groundbreaking clinical trials through data-driven precision medicine. Dr. Rood has two children. His favorite pastimes include designing and building furniture, sailing, reading, and playing the mandolin. Dr. Rood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Glioma, and Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant. Dr. Rood is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2002 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1998.

    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Kinoshita, MD, is an oncologist in the Division of Oncology in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Her research interests include cellular immunotherapy for high-risk hematologic malignancies. Dr. Kinoshita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Medulloblastoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Kinoshita is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2023 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018.

    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Adriana Sheridan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Sheridan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Medulloblastoma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Glioma. Dr. Sheridan is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2024, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2021, and The Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada, 2015.

    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Cancer And Blood Disorders Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Dome, MD, PhD, is senior vice president of the Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. He is professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Thomas Willson and Lenore Williams McKnew professor of pediatric oncology. Dr. Dome received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and PhD degree in medicine from Erasmus University in Rotterdam. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Hospital and completed a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. After fellowship, Dr. Dome was a faculty member at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital before joining Children’s National in 2006. Dr. Dome is an internationally recognized expert on pediatric solid tumors, with an emphasis on kidney tumors and sarcomas. He chaired the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) Renal Tumor Committee for more than a decade. He is presently on the Scientific Council of the COG, the editorial board of Pediatric Blood and Cancer, and is past chair of the American Board of Pediatrics Subboard of Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Dome serves on numerous medical advisory boards for cancer foundations and currently is the North American Continental President of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP). He has authored more than 200 articles, books, letters and chapters on pediatric cancer. Dr. Dome is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhabdoid Tumor, Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS), Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Nephrectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Dome is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1998.

    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsay Kilburn, MD, comes to Children's National Hospital from Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX, where she was an assistant professor of pediatrics in the neuro-oncology and pharmacology programs. Dr. Kilburn graduated with a degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia. After graduating from Eastern Virginia Medical School, she completed her pediatric training at the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk, VA, and her hematology/oncology fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. She also has received training in pharmacology from both Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Kilburn is an associate professor, pediatrics at George Washington University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on the development and evaluation of new therapeutic agents for children with pediatric brain tumors through clinical trials. She is committed to the improvement of palliative and supportive care. Dr. Kilburn grew up outside of Philadelphia and is married with young twins. Outside of work, she enjoys sailing, hiking, and traveling with her family. Dr. Kilburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Brain Stem Cancer, Glioma, and Optic Glioma. Dr. Kilburn is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2009 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2004.

    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Holly Meany, MD, is a pediatric oncologist and director of the Solid Tumor Program at Children’s National Hospital. She also serves as an associate professor of pediatrics at George Washington University. Dr. Meany is dedicated to finding better treatments for children with cancer through research and clinical care. Her work focuses on developing new therapies for pediatric solid tumors. She designs and leads early-phase clinical trials to test promising treatments and understand how they work in children. Dr. Meany has played a key role in several national studies, including large trials for neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer. She recently led an international study for children with newly diagnosed non-high-risk neuroblastoma and is currently helping to develop the next high-risk neuroblastoma trial, both through the Children’s Oncology Group. Dr. Meany is also exploring innovative approaches like immunotherapy—using the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. She has led international studies using specialized T cells to treat patients with relapsed solid tumors and is now working on combining these novel T cells with CAR T-cell therapy for children with relapsed cancers. In addition to her research, Dr. Meany is passionate about training the next generation of pediatric cancer specialists. As director of the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program at Children’s National, she mentors and supports future leaders in the field. Dr. Meany is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroblastoma, Hereditary Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Osteosarcoma, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Meany is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2006 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2003.

    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Experienced in Pineoblastoma
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    David Jacobsohn, MD, ScM, MBA, is the division chief of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at Children’s National Hospital and full professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University. He leads a program of upwards of 70 pediatric transplants per year. The program performs transplants in patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions, and has expertise with all stem cell sources including haplo-identical transplants. His expertise is in graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) clinical trials: reducing incidence of GvHD as well as novel therapies for GvHD. He has more than 10 years of experience in clinical research in pediatric GvHD. His work has included the study of novel drugs for chronic GvHD, classification criteria for chronic GvHD, and risk factor stratification in pediatric chronic GvHD. He is active in the BMT community at a national level. Examples of some current and prior roles include head of the GVHD committee for the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium, member-at-large of the that Consortium, member of the Children’s Oncology Group Stem Cell Transplant Committee, member of the Clinical Trials Network State of the Science Pediatric Advisory Group. Dr. Jacobsohn has been instrumental in growing the capabilities of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program. For example, for the last five years the program is one of the few pediatric programs performing alpha/beta T cell depletion for haploidentical transplants. This novel method for GVHD prevention has significantly improved the outcome of haploidentical BMT at Children’s National. Additionally, he has been involved with the deployment of gene therapy for hemoglobinopathies. He successfully led Children’s National to become the first program in the country to collect stem cells for a commercial sickle cell gene therapy treatment. Dr. Jacobsohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pineoblastoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Hemoglobinopathy, Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Jacobsohn is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2002 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1999.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Pineoblastoma?

    Pineoblastoma is a type of cancerous (malignant) tumor that grows in a part of the brain known as the pineal gland. It occurs mainly in children. Symptoms of Pineoblastoma include a buildup of fluid around the brain (hydrocephalus), headaches, nausea, and difficulty with eye movement. The cause of Pineoblastoma is unknown, but specific inherited genetic variants in two genes, RB1 and DICER1 can increase the risk for a Pineoblastoma. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms, clinical exam, and imaging studies. In addition, a biopsy is often done to examine a small piece of tumor tissue under the microscope.

    When should I see a Pineoblastoma doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pineoblastoma doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Pineoblastoma doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pineoblastoma doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pineoblastoma doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pineoblastoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pineoblastoma doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pineoblastoma doctor in District of Columbia, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pineoblastoma doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pineoblastoma doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pineoblastoma doctors in District of Columbia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pineoblastoma doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pineoblastoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pineoblastoma doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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