I am a pediatric oncologist who specializes in caring for children with solid tumors, especially neuroblastoma, Wilms' and other kidney tumors, and liver tumors such hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. I serve as chief of the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.
I treat children of all ages, from infants to young adults. Some of the cancers I treat are rare (liver tumors account for one to two percent of childhood cancers), but they can be very complex and require a multidisciplinary approach so patients have the best outcomes. I enjoy working as part of a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, child life specialists, and other dedicated professionals who care deeply about our patients and provide care with compassion and comfort.
I also conduct basic science research. The latest advances in tumor genetics and the design of innovative therapies make this a very exciting time for cancer research. My team and I have done extensive research on the genetics of hepatoblastoma. We have developed mouse models of this disease and are entering a new phase where we are offering a personalized/precision medicine approach to children with this disease. We are also identifying novel genes that specifically target neuroblastoma—information that may be used to create targeted therapies.
Primary Specialty
Pediatric Oncologist
PracticeCUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
GenderMale
Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedEmblem/Hip, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, CIGNA, Affinity Health Plan, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, Emblem/GHI, UnitedHealthcare, World Trade Center Health Plan, WellCare, Amerigroup of New Jersey, Quality Health Management, Magnacare (National), Medicare, Multiplan, MVP Health Care, Local 1199, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, AETNA, RiverSpring, VNSNY CHOICE
ServicesDarrell Yamashiro provides pediatric oncology in New York, NY. A Pediatric Oncologist treats all types of cancer including brain, liver, bone and leukemia.
Please call Darrell Yamashiro at (212) 305-9770 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.Additional ServicesDoctor