Meet Our Team

The Brenner pediatric hematology and oncology program is the leading cancer and blood disorder center in the region. Our specially trained pediatric hematologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, advanced practice nurses, psychologists, social workers, chaplains, diagnostic radiologists and other health care professionals work together to provide exceptional and comprehensive care for pediatric patients of all ages.

  Led by Dr. Marcia M. Wofford, the Brenner hematology and oncology program leads the region in providing cutting-edge cancer and blood disorder treatments for children through pinpointed and aggressive care and treatment.

Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists

• Kevin S. Buckley, MD
• Sharon Marie Castellino, MD
• Natalia Dixon, MD
• Thomas W. McLean, MD
• Hernan Sabio, MD
• Marcia M. Wofford, MD

Radiation Oncology

• Kevin P. McMullen, MD  336-713-3600

Pediatric Surgery

• Charles S. Turner, MD  336-716-7799 
• John K. Petty MD  336-716-7799
• Thomas Pranikoff, MD  336-716-7799

Pediatric Neurosurgery

• Daniel E. Couture, MD  336-716-9728

Pediatric Hematology Staff

• Anita Smith, Hemophilia Nurse Practitioner 336-716-4324
• Jackie Davis, Sickle Cell Nurse Practitioner 336-716-4324
• Keya Glover, Hematology Social Worker 336-716-7045

Pediatric Oncology Staff

• Diane Samelak, Oncology Nurse Practitioner 336-716-4085
• Ann Ballenger, Oncology Physician Assistant 336-716-4085
• Carol Melton, Hematology/Oncology Social Worker 336-716-6857

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Staff 

• Nancy Smith, RN  336-716-4085
• Karen Smith, RN  336-716-4085
• Tammy Vogler, RN  336-716-4085
• Rhonda Blackwell, CAN 336-716-4085