Pediatric Surgery near Saint Paul, MN

Biography: Dr. Michael Ishitani, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Rochester, MN. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 42 years. Dr. Michael Ishitani, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic-Rochester.

Biography: David J. Daniels, M.D., Ph.D., is a pediatric neurosurgeon who specializes in pediatric brain tumors. He spends his clinical time managing patients with complex brain tumors, both in the operating room and in the outpatient setting. Tumors from the operating room go to his laboratory for further study. Some of these tumors become established cell lines that can be studied to learn more about how they work and identify new ways to treat some of these deadly diseases. In addition to brain tumors, Dr. Daniels manages and treats general pediatric neurosurgical conditions, including: Hydrocephalus Chiari I malformations Arachnoid cysts Spine disorders including tethered cord Spinal tumors Vascular malformations Head and spine trauma In addition to his active brain tumor research, Dr. Daniels teaches medical students and graduate students and mentors neurosurgical residents.

Biography: Dr. Stephanie Polites, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Rochester, MN. She is 40 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Stephanie Polites, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic-Rochester.