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Other Experts Dana Francis, blood disorders social workerDana Francis is a social worker who specializes in working with children who have blood disorders and their families. He earned a degree in social work at the University of Washington and has been a member of the pediatric hematology team at UCSF Children's Hospital since 1988. Return to top Beatie Lazard, social workerBeatie Lazard is a social worker with expertise in children with cancer and blood disorders and their families. Return to top Ann Pearl, social workerAnn Pearl is a social worker with expertise in children with cancer and blood disorders and their families. Return to top Laura Quill, pediatric nurse practitionerLaura Quill is a pediatric nurse practitioner who specializes in the care of children with blood disorders including hemoglobinopathies — sickle cell anemia and thalassemia and cytopenia. She earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing at Boston College and a master's in pediatric primary care at Columbia University. She is part of a comprehensive team, provides physical examinations and assessments to patients and helps coordinate patient care. Quill assists with patient education and follow-up visits as needed. She offers lectures and training for new nursing staff at UCSF and is a mentor in the Master's Entry Program in Nursing. Return to top Sarah Roney, clinical social workerSarah Roney is a clinical social worker who specializes in providing psychosocial, emotional and practical support and resources to pediatric hematology patients and their families. She works collaboratively with the hematology team to improve the quality of life for pediatric patients living with chronic illness and their affected family members. Roney has a wide range of experience working with infants, children, adolescents, youth and adults, in a number of settings. She received her masters in social work at San Francisco State University with an emphasis in practice with individuals, families and groups. Return to top Patricia Tobase, physical therapistPatricia Tobase is a physical therapist who specializes in the care of children and adults with bleeding disorders. She has been a member of the UCSF Hemophilia Treatment Center, where she provides evaluations and treatments for patients, since 1992. In addition, she provides education to patients, families and other health care providers. Tobase is board certified as an orthopedic clinical specialist and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at UCSF. Return to top
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