UChicago Medicine Comer Children's

Our Childhood Leukemia Team

Our childhood leukemia specialists and other hematologists/oncologists work with a team of experts, which includes radiation oncologists, pediatric surgeons, interventional and diagnostic radiologists, hematopathologists, cytogeneticists, advanced practice nurses, child life specialists and social workers. This multidisciplinary group holds regular joint conferences to discuss each patient’s case and to design individualized treatment plans.

Meet Our Childhood Leukemia Team

Philip Connell, MDPhilip Connell, MD

Radiation Oncology

John M. Cunningham, MDJohn M. Cunningham, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology (Pediatric Cancer)

James LaBelle, MD, PhDJames LaBelle, MD, PhD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology (Pediatric Cancer)

Gabrielle Lapping-Carr, MDGabrielle Lapping-Carr, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology (Pediatric Cancer)

Perry Morocco, MDPerry Morocco, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology (Pediatric Cancer)

Lindsay Schwartz, MD, MSLindsay Schwartz, MD, MS

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology (Pediatric Cancer)

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Pediatric Cancer Clinical Trials

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Leukemia Resources

Our Pediatric Cancer Locations in Chicago and Northwest Indiana

Request an Appointment

We are currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries, leading to delayed response times. For faster assistance, please call 773-702-6169 to schedule your appointment.

If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

For Referring Physicians

To refer a pediatric patient for leukemia care, please call UCM Physician Connect at 1-800-824-2282.

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