Older Adult Cancer Care Program: Our People
Leadership Core
OACC Program Lead, Medical Oncology Lead
Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine
Dr. Wong is a thoracic medical oncologist who cares for patients with lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies with a special focus on caring for older adults. Dr. Wong and her research team study the impact of lung cancer treatment on functional status and quality of life in older adults. In addition, Dr. Wong collaborates closely with geriatrician and palliative medicine physician Dr. Natalie Young to provide personalized care for older adults with lung cancer.
Rebecca L. Olin, MD, MSCE
OACC Program Hematology Lead
Associate Professor, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine
Dr. Olin is a hematologist who specializes in bone marrow transplantation in older adults. She serves as the Medical Director for Inpatient Malignant Hematology. Her clinical expertise encompasses treating acute leukemia, myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative disorders, and aplastic anemia. Dr. Olin's research focuses on understanding how best to treat blood cancers in older adults, including studies of novel therapies in older adults with leukemia and the effects of functional status on bone marrow transplant outcomes.
Emily Finlayson, MD, MS, FACS
OACC Program Surgery Lead
Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty and Development, Department of Surgery
Dr. Finlayson is a colorectal surgeon and Director of the UCSF Center for Surgery in Older Adults (CSOA). Her clinical areas of expertise include colon and rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, with a focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques. Her research program includes population-based analyses, clinical trials, and qualitative research on surgical outcomes focused on frail older adults.
Carla Perissinotto, MD, MHS
OACC Program Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Co-Lead
Associate Professor, UCSF Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine
Dr. Perissinotto is the Associate Chief for Geriatric Clinical Programs at UCSF. She oversees and manages both inpatient and outpatient clinical programs at UCSF including Care at Home, geriatrics consultation for patients with and without cancer, the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit at Moffitt-Long Hospital, orthopedic co-management program, and additional geriatrics programs in development. Dr. Perissinotto is especially interested in understanding the impact of loneliness and social isolation in older adults.
Natalie C. Young, MD
OACC Program Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Co-Lead
Assistant Professor, UCSF Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine
Dr. Natalie Young is a dually trained geriatrics and palliative medicine physician and clinician educator. Her clinical interests include geriatric assessment for older adults with cancer, palliative care through the UCSF Symptom Management Service, home-based palliative care and primary care, and transitional care for older adults. As a clinician educator, Dr. Young aims to improve geriatrics education throughout the UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center including trainees, physicians, nurses, and other allied health providers.
Members
Hematology/Oncology:
- Li-Wen Huang, MD
Fellow, Divisions of Hematology/Oncology and Geriatrics
- YaoYao Pollock, MD
Fellow, Divisions of Hematology/Oncology and Geriatrics
- Carling Ursem, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology/Oncology, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Geriatrics/Palliative Medicine:
- Candace Kim, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatrics
- Ashwin Kotwal, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatrics
- Laura Perry Fernandez, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatrics
- Stephanie Rogers, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatrics
Medical Director, UCSF Acute Care for Elders Unit, Inpatient Geriatric Consults
- Louise Walter, MD
Professor and Chief, Division of Geriatrics
Radiation Oncology:
- Lauren Boreta, MD
Resident, Department of Radiation Oncology
- Steve Braunstein, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Surgery:
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Assistant Professor, Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Clinical Fellow, Urology
Nursing:
- Sharyn Boissevain Chen, RN
Transplant Coordinator, Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant
- Amanda Ernzer, RN
Nurse, Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant
- Claire Flatley, RN
Nurse, Thoracic Oncology and Sarcoma
- Cami Lenett, RN, MS
Nurse Manager, Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant
- Lisa McNey, NP, MSN
Nurse Practitioner, Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant
- Christine Miaskowski, RN, PhD, FAAN
Professor, Physiological Nursing
- Natalie Olsen, NP, MSN
Nurse Practitioner, Thoracic Oncology and Sarcoma
- Stephany Rodriguez, NP, MSN
Nurse Practitioner, Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant
- Son Ho, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology
Assistant Professor, UCSF School of Pharmacy
- Joon Hwang, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology
- Mimi Lo, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacist, Hematologic Malignancies/BMT
Assistant Professor, UCSF School of Pharmacy
- Rebecca Young, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacist, Hematologic Malignancies/BMT
Assistant Professor, UCSF School of Pharmacy
Physical Therapy:
- Maurine (Laura) Coco, PT, MSPT
Physical Therapist, UCSF Health
- Elizabeth Eckels, PT, DPT, GCS
Physical Therapist, UCSF Health
- Michelle Oberst, PT, DPT, CEEAA
Physical Therapist, UCSF Health
Psycho-oncology:
- Neha Goyal, PhD
Psychologist, Psycho-Oncology Program
Cancer Center:
- Chris Pollak
Director of Operations Strategy, Cancer Services Practice Manager, Symptom Management Service
- Janett Zarate
Practice Supervisor, UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center