Dr. Charlotte Hsieh, MD, FAAP

Dr. Leslie Lusk, MD, is a dedicated pediatrician specializing in the care of critically ill newborns and infants at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. As the medical director of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Program, she focuses on advanced treatments for babies with heart and lung issues. With a strong background in neonatal and perinatal medicine, Dr. Lusk's research addresses significant birth defects, including gastroschisis and congenital diaphragmatic hernia, as well as pulmonary hypertension. She completed her medical degree, residency, and fellowship at UCSF, where she has been committed to improving pediatric care since joining the hospital in 2017. Generated from the website

Dr. Grace Banik, MD, is a pediatric otolaryngologist based in Oakland, CA, specializing in the treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions in children. Her expertise includes managing both cancerous and non-cancerous head and neck growths, with a particular focus on pediatric thyroid cancer and complex airway diseases. With an academic background that includes a medical degree from Case Western Reserve University and specialized training at Oregon Health Science University and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Banik is dedicated to advancing research in pediatric head and neck tumors. She leads efforts to characterize the biology of pediatric thyroid cancer, aiming to improve treatment outcomes for her young patients. Generated from the website

Dr. Nicole Ling, MD, is a pediatric rheumatologist based in Oakland, California, specializing in the care of children and adolescents with conditions such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. In addition to her clinical practice, she is actively involved in quality improvement initiatives at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, focusing on enhancing outpatient care in pediatric subspecialties. Dr. Ling earned her medical degree from the University of California, Davis, and completed her residency in pediatrics at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, followed by a fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at UCSF. She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance, contributing to advancements in pediatric rheumatology through her research and academic roles. Generated from the website