Los Angeles-Area Brain Tumor Care Team
Our Brain Tumor Leadership
Behnam Badie, M.D., is a renowned neurosurgeon and expert in the field of surgical neuro-oncology, nanotechnology and T cell research.
Jana Portnow, M.D., is a medical oncologist and co-director of the Brain Tumor Program at City of Hope. She is dedicated to improving the treatment of the most aggressive and difficult brain cancers.
Our Neurosurgeons
Behnam Badie, M.D., is a renowned neurosurgeon and expert in the field of surgical neuro-oncology, nanotechnology and T cell research.
A prolific researcher and talented surgeon, Mike Y. Chen, M.D., Ph.D., has been on City of Hope's neurosurgery team since 2007. He specializes in complex operations for the removal of brain and spine tumors.
Lisa Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., is a neurosurgeon and assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope.
City of Hope's neurosurgeon and scientist, Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D., specializes in brain, spine and spinal cord cancers.
Our Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists, Diagnostic Radiologists, Neurologists and Pathologists
Dr. Afkhami is a professor of molecular genomic pathology and hematopathology, CLIA director of Clinical Molecular Genomics and Cytogenomics laboratory, and division chief of molecular pathology and therapy biomarkers at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Leonidas Arvanitis, M.D., is a neuropathologist and associate clinical professor in the Department of Pathology.
Bihong Beth Chen, M.D., Ph.D., is a neuroradiologist and physician scientist with a focus in functional neuroimaging and cancer-related cognitive impairment.
Massimo D'Apuzzo, M.D., is a neuropathologist and anatomic pathologist focusing on brain tumors.
Savita Dandapani, M.D., Ph.D., is a radiation oncologist at City of Hope who specializes in improving treatment outcomes and reducing side effects for cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Mariko Fitzgibbons, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology at City of Hope, Los Angeles, California.
Hadi Mohammad Khanli, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine.
An assistant clinical professor of medical oncology and therapeutics research at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, Keng Lam, M.D., is a physician-scholar dedicated to treating tumors affecting the brain and nervous system, including glioma and glioblastoma.
Luke N. Ledbetter, M.D., is the section chief of the Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology.
Jana Portnow, M.D., is a medical oncologist and co-director of the Brain Tumor Program at City of Hope. She is dedicated to improving the treatment of the most aggressive and difficult brain cancers.
Neal Prakash, M.D., Ph.D., is a clinical professor of the Division of Neurology and director of neuro-optical imaging.
Eric H. Radany, M.D., Ph.D., has over 25 years of experience as a radiation oncologist and a well-earned reputation as an acknowledged expert in the field.
Leo David Wang, M.D., Ph.D., is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist and associate professor in the departments of Immuno-Oncology and Pediatrics.
Stephanie Yoon, M.D., is a radiation oncologist at City of Hope. Dr. Yoon focuses on treating breast cancer, brain tumors and spine tumors, because of the way cancer in those regions threatens the essence of what makes people who they are — their personalities, experiences, sensations and memories.
Jonathan Young, M.D., is an associate clinical professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology at City of Hope.