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Meet Dr. WeiserDaniel A. Weiser, MD, is board-certified in pediatric hematology/oncology with clinical expertise in neuroblastoma and other tumors of the adrenal glands, kidneys, liver, and gonads. He is the medical director of the intra-abdominal solid tumor program at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and brings together a highly specialized multi-disciplinary care team to provide comprehensive treatment for diverse pediatric malignancies. In addition, Dr. Weiser directs a childhood cancer research laboratory that focuses on the identification of new targeted agents for cancer therapy, especially in the treatment of rare and aggressive malignancies such as neuroblastoma. His research goals are to understand the role of certain genes in the risk, development, and treatment of cancer. The approaches taken and agents studied hold promise for improving management of all patients with solid tumors.Dr. Weiser participates in the efforts of a number of professional organizations including the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Advances in Neuroblastoma Research Association (ANRA), National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). He has received numerous awards including the Brigid Leventhal Special Merit Award from ASCO and the Conquer Cancer Foundation, and a prestigious K12 from the National Cancer Institute for the training of the next generation of physician-scientists in pediatric cancer. Dr. Weiser has also received a generous grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels, see picture on the right. Dr. Weiser is actively involved in teaching and mentorship of trainees, and takes great pride in providing advanced and compassionate care to his patients and their families.
Clinical Expertise & SpecializationsNeuroblastoma (adrenal tumors)Wilms tumor (renal tumors)Hepatoblastoma (liver tumors)Germ cell tumors (including testicular and ovarian tumors)Thyroid and other rare tumorsExperimental therapeuticsCancer genetics and biomarkersBoard Certifications
PediatricsPediatric Hematology/OncologyProfessional Education
M.D. – Stony Brook University, NYResidency – Children’s Hospital of NY-Presbyterian, Columbia University, NYChief Residency – Children’s Hospital of NY-Presbyterian, Columbia University, NYFellowship – The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, PAGet in TouchFor clinical questions or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Weiser:
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