Jefferson Brain Tumor Center

Our Team

Brain Tumor Surgeons

David Andrews, MD Anthony Alfred Chiurco, MD Professor, Neurological Surgery 215-955-7000

James Evans, MD Professor, Neurological Surgery & Otolaryngology
Division Chief, Brain Tumor and Stereotactic Radiosurgery Division
Director, Cranial Base and Pituitary Surgery
Director, Cranial Base and Endoscopic Surgery Fellowship
215-955-7000

Christopher Farrell, MD Associate Professor, Neurological Surgery
Director, Neurological Surgery Residency Program
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Kevin Judy, MD Professor, Neurological Surgery 215-955-7000

Neuro-Oncologists

Jon Glass, MD Professor, Neurology & Neurological Surgery
Division Chief, Neuro-oncology
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Iyad Alnahhas, MD, MSc Assistant Professor, Neurology and Neurological Surgery
Division of Neuro-oncology
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Nina Martinez, MD Assistant Professor, Neurology & Neurological Surgery 215-955-7000

Research Investigator

Douglas C. Hooper, PhD Professor, Departments of Cancer Biology & Neurological Surgery
Chief, Clinical & Translational Research
215-503-1774

Advanced Practice Providers

Lauren L. Barbieri, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC

Kathleen A. Silva, CRNP

Nursing Team

James Lebold, RN 

Nicole Skerski, RN 

Danielle Wisemann, RN 

Rian Glennon BSN, RN

Kristen Schlaffer BSN, RN

Administrative Support

Lori Palestini
New Patient Navigator 
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Sayda Greene 
Administrative Assistant 
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Amanda Greenleaf 
Administrative Assistant 
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Dana Pollino 
Administrative Assistant 
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Abby Robinson
Administrative Assistant 
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