Meet the Neuro-Oncology Team
The neuro-oncology team provides state-of-the-art treatment for all newly diagnosed and recurrent brain tumors. Novel treatments include chemotherapy for young children to avoid or delay radiation's side effects, stem cell transplantation with high dose chemotherapy and antiangiogenesis therapy to cut the blood supply to growing tumors.
Pediatric Neuro-Oncologists and Neurosurgeons
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Toba N Niazi, MD
Chief, Section of Neurosurgery Director, Division of Neurosurgery Co-Medical Director, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Brain Institute Medical Director, Neuro-Oncology Surgical Services
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Ziad A Khatib, MD
Vice President of the Medical Staff Neuro Oncology Program
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Ossama M Maher, MD
Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist Co-Director, Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
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Matthew David Hall, MD
Radiation Oncologist
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Neuro-Oncology Nursing Team
Jasmine Basso, BSN, RN
Jasmine Basso is a patient navigator for the Neuro-Oncology Center, for patients of children diagnosed with a brain tumor.
She graduated from the University of Miami in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After graduating, she began her career as a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology infusion nurse and is a certified APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider. After 3 years of pediatric infusion, she became a chemotherapy infusion nurse at an adult cancer center. Both roles gave her the opportunity to work with patients within a wide variety of hematologic and oncologic diagnoses, which allowed her to gain a wealth of knowledge in the oncology field.
As a patient navigator for the pediatric neuro-oncology program at Nicklaus Children's, she helps guide children and families through their journeys by providing education, care coordination, and support. Jasmine is very passionate about working with the pediatric population and wants to be a resource that families can count on during any situation.
Our specialty team also includes:
- Pediatric neuroradiologists
- Social workers
- Dietitians
- Neuro-psychologists
- Child life specialists
