Dr. Joanne M. Quillen
Overview
I am passionate about educating and guiding pediatric oncology survivors to be knowledgeable about their health. In order to achieve this, I received my master’s in nursing from University of Pennsylvania Graduate Nursing Program, with a focus in pediatric oncology. This was the first program in the country with a focus in pediatric oncology. I am from the Wilmington area, and from a large family (one of eight). As a child, two of my sisters were diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This had a big impact on me, watching them go through treatment. At the time of their treatment, there were no central lines/Zofran for nausea. It was a very different time and hard to watch. I became a nurse and worked with Dr. Rita Meek in her office. Dr. Meek was the first pediatric oncologist to arrive in Wilmington. Later in life, my older sister developed breast cancer and heart failure, which was a direct result of her past treatment. At the time, people were unfamiliar with these side effects. This led me to pursue my master’s at the University of Pennsylvania and develop the first survivorship program in Wilmington. The goal of the program is to help survivors live healthy lives and transition to adulthood. My passion is educating survivors of cancer. We do this in our clinic on a daily basis. I’ve also conducted several research studies in the survivorship clinic, assessing levels of knowledge about the disease and making the transition to adulthood/learning. The three studies resulted in journal publications. I am a faculty advisor for the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate Nursing Program oncology track, and am passionate about helping educate nurses to be excellent and to advocate for our patients. Our psychology colleagues join us in the survivorship clinic to help with assessing learning, and providing school support and overall wellness. We also work closely with cardiology. We developed a wellness approach to protecting the heart after exposure to cancer treatment. We also are working with the cardiology staff to evaluate the usefulness of exercise stress tests to assess heart damage, sooner rather than later.
Her top areas of expertise are Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
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Dr. Quillen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joanne M. Quillen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joanne M. Quillen?
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Is Dr. Joanne M. Quillen a top-rated expert for Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joanne M. Quillen is classified as an Experienced expert for Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joanne M. Quillen specialize in?
While Dr. Joanne M. Quillen is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Joanne M. Quillen accept my insurance?
Dr. Joanne M. Quillen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-416-4441 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Quillen isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Quillen isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).