Meet Our Team

Our medical team is extremely skilled and highly respected for their work in the fight against childhood cancer and blood disorders. They are also moms and dads, so their compassion runs high – as does their commitment. Kids who need treatment have an experienced and knowledgeable team on their side.

The Cook Children's Hematology and Oncology Center team is made up of physicians, nurse practitioners, a dedicated nursing staff and other services such as child life, social services, physical therapy and other rehabilitative therapies and neuropsychology.

Within the larger team are smaller ones with specialized focus in specific areas of our programs.

  • Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant
  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Orthopedic Oncology
  • Neuroblastoma

Depending on your child's specific diagnosis and care plan, your health care team may include the following:

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant

  • Angela Brentlinger
    MSN, RN, CPNP
  • mmolinaMaranda Molina
    MSN, RN, CPNP-AC, CPON
  • anelsonAmber Nelson
    MSN, RN, CPNP-AC
  • ggongidiGrace Gongidi
    PA-C
  • lbashoreLisa Bashore
    PhD, RN, CPNP, CPON
  • abaylesAmy Bayles
    MSN, RN, CPNP, CPON
  • ldaltonLisa Dalton
    MSN, RN, FNP-BC
  • djohnsonDana Johnson
    MSN, RN, CPNP
  • csimonCara Simon
    Ph.D., CPNP
  • mmansellMandy Mansell
    MSN, RN, CPNP AC/PC, CPON

Hematology

  • ggongidiGrace Gongidi
    PA-C
  • lbashoreLisa Bashore
    PhD, RN, CPNP, CPON
  • abaylesAmy Bayles
    MSN, RN, CPNP, CPON
  • ldaltonLisa Dalton
    MSN, RN, FNP-BC
  • djohnsonDana Johnson
    MSN, RN, CPNP
  • csimonCara Simon
    Ph.D., CPNP
  • mmansellMandy Mansell
    MSN, RN, CPNP AC/PC, CPON

Oncology

  • lbashoreLisa Bashore
    PhD, RN, CPNP, CPON
  • abaylesAmy Bayles
    MSN, RN, CPNP, CPON
  • ldaltonLisa Dalton
    MSN, RN, FNP-BC
  • djohnsonDana Johnson
    MSN, RN, CPNP
  • csimonCara Simon
    Ph.D., CPNP
  • mmansellMandy Mansell
    MSN, RN, CPNP AC/PC, CPON

Neuro-Oncology

  • mmansellMandy Mansell
    MSN, RN, CPNP AC/PC, CPON

Orthopedic Oncology

We are here to help.

If your child has been diagnosed, you probably have lots of questions. We can help. If you would like to schedule an appointment, refer a patient or speak to our staff, please call our offices at 682-885-4007.