The Pediatric Liver Transplant Program Team: Who They Are, What They Do
Transplant Surgeons
The Pediatric Liver Transplant Program’s transplant surgeons specialize in transplantation and actually perform the surgery. They also coordinate all other members of the team. They follow your child before and after surgery as well as after discharge from the hospital.- Carlos O. Esquivel, MD, PhD
Chief, Liver Transplant Program - C. Andrew Bonham, MD
- Stephan Busque, MD, FRCSC
- Waldo Concepcion, MD
Hepatologists
Hepatologists are physicians who specialize in diseases of the liver. They help manage your child before and after transplantation.- Kenneth L. Cox, MD
Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition - William Berquist, MD
Medical Director, Pediatric Liver Transplant Program - Ricardo Castillo, MD
Medical Director, Intestinal Transplant - Melissa Hurwitz, MD
Gastroenterologists
Gastroenterologists specialize in the diseases of the stomach, intestines and associated organs, including the liver.Back to top
Other Team Members
The other professionals on the Pediatric Liver Transplant Team work with the physicians and, most importantly, support families before, during, and after transplantation.- Michele Ashland
Parent Mentor
- Lisa Campbell
Administrative Assistant
- Marcia Castillo, RN, BSN
Pediatric Liver Transplant Coordinator
- Chris Dong, MSW
Social Worker
- Sarah Iversen, PA
Physician Assistant
- Carmela Junio, MSN
Pediatric Liver Transplant Coordinator
- Melanie Merrill, PA
Physician Assistant
- Tito Monge, PAC
Physician Assistant
- Debra Strichartz, RN, BA
Manager, Pediatric Liver and Intestinal Transplant
- Rebecca Sullivan
Financial Coordinator
- Tanya Wapensky, MS, RD
Nutritionist
- Karen Wayman, PhD
Developmental Specialist, Director of Family-Centered Care Program