Treating Young Patients with Blood Disorders and Cancer

Our team of Board-certified pediatric hematologists/oncologists provide comprehensive care for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients with blood disorders and cancer, from birth through age 21. 

We treat young patients with a wide range of conditions, including leukemias, lymphomas, solid tumors, bone malignancies, and brain tumors, as well as blood disorders such as iron deficiency, sickle cell anemia, thalassemias, platelet disorders, white blood cell disorders, bone marrow failure syndromes, and coagulopathies. 

Our division is an active member of the University of Maryland’s Greenebaum Cancer Center, which is designated by the National Cancer Institute and Children’s Oncology Group. Participation allows pediatric patients with cancer to receive access to state-of-the-art clinical trials being conducted nationally. 

Our physicians work alongside nurse practitioners and chemotherapy-certified nursing staff, as well as social workers and child life specialists, aimed at preserving normalcy during treatment. Our clinical team is known for building strong and lasting relationships with patients and families. 

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at the University of Maryland Golisano Children's Hospital

Areas of Expertise

• Sickle cell disease
• Bleeding disorders and abnormal blood clotting
• Bone marrow failure syndromes
• Leukemia/lymphoma
• Pediatric solid tumors
• Cancer survivorship

Cancer Survivor Program

The Cancer Survivor Program at the University of Maryland offers evidence-based, individualized follow of pediatric cancer survivors to help them anticipate late effects of therapy and promote health. Survivors become eligible when they are off therapy for two years and are cancer-free. The Cancer Survivor Program is available to cancer survivors from the Baltimore area, state, and larger community.

Faculty and Staff

Physicians

• Teresa York, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head
• Regina Macatangay, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
• Beth Carella, DO, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
• Rebecca Whitmire, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Nursing Support

• Holly Deluca, NP, CPHON
• Ricki Weisbrot, CRNP

Child Life

• Becky Halagarda, Child Life Specialist