Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-3550

Fax us at: (614) 722-3369

PediatricsHematology & Oncology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Randal S. Olshefski

Biography

        Dr. Olshefski is the medical director of the multi-disciplinary Cancer Survivorship clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital. His clinical interests include the long-term outcome of childhood cancer survivors, focusing on late effects of treatment. Dr. Olshefski also has an interest in the treatment of patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and is a member of the Neuro-Oncology team. As Section Chief, Dr. Olshefski represents the Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT in the numerous Quality and Patient-Safety initiatives that touch patients with cancer and blood disorders.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo

Academic and Clinical Areas

Hematology/Oncology & BMT

Physician Team

Neuro-Oncology

Physician Team

Cancer Genetics Clinic Team

Physician Team

Hematology, Oncology and BMT Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Hematology & Oncology

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Career Contribution Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2019 Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Baliga S, Matsui J, Klamer B, Cetnar A, Ewing A, Cadieux C, Gupta A, Setty BA, Roberts RD, Olshefski RS, Cripe TP, Scharschmidt TJ, Aldrink J, Mardis E, Yeager ND, Palmer JD. Clinical outcomes and efficacy of stereotactic body radiation therapy in children, adolescents, and young adults with metastatic solid tumors. Br J Radiol. 2022 Feb 10;  20211088.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Ardura MI, Bibart MJ, Mayer LC, Guinipero T, Stanek J, Olshefski RS, Auletta JJ. Impact of a Best Practice Prevention Bundle on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates and Outcomes in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Patients in Inpatient and Ambulatory Settings. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2020 Sep 21;  

                


                  Dhall G, O'Neil SH, Ji L, Haley K, Whitaker AM, Nelson MD, Gilles F, Gardner SL, Allen JC, Cornelius AS, Pradhan K, Garvin JH, Olshefski RS, Hukin J, Comito M, Goldman S, Atlas MP, Walter AW, Sands S, Sposto R, Finlay JL. Excellent Outcome of Young Children with Nodular Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma Treated on "Head Start" III: A Multi-Institutional, Prospective Clinical Trial. Neuro Oncol. 2020 Apr 18;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Abu Arja MH, Stalling M, Governale LS, Pierson CR, Rusin JA, Palmer JD, Finlay JL, Olshefski R, Boué DR. Germinoma Involving the Retina: An Unusual Presentation of Recurrent Intracranial Mixed Germ Cell Tumor. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan 7;  

                


                  Olshefski RS, Bibart M, Frost R, Wood E, Hampl J, Mangum R, Ardura M, Guinipero T, Cripe TP. A multiyear quality improvement project to increase influenza vaccination in a pediatric oncology population undergoing active therapy. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Sep; 65: e27268.

                


                  Lehmann V, Keim MC, Ferrante AC, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA. Psychosexual development and satisfaction with timing of developmental milestones among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2018 Aug; 27: 1944-1949.

View More Publications

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/22/1998

Board Certifications

Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1994

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Internship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1989

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/23/1988

Contact Information

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-3550

Fax us at: (614) 722-3369

                    Hematology & Oncology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-3550

Fax us at: (614) 722-3369

PediatricsHematology & Oncology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Randal S. Olshefski

Biography

        Dr. Olshefski is the medical director of the multi-disciplinary Cancer Survivorship clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital. His clinical interests include the long-term outcome of childhood cancer survivors, focusing on late effects of treatment. Dr. Olshefski also has an interest in the treatment of patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and is a member of the Neuro-Oncology team. As Section Chief, Dr. Olshefski represents the Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT in the numerous Quality and Patient-Safety initiatives that touch patients with cancer and blood disorders.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo

Academic and Clinical Areas

Hematology/Oncology & BMT

Physician Team

Neuro-Oncology

Physician Team

Cancer Genetics Clinic Team

Physician Team

Hematology, Oncology and BMT Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Hematology & Oncology

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Career Contribution Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2019 Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Baliga S, Matsui J, Klamer B, Cetnar A, Ewing A, Cadieux C, Gupta A, Setty BA, Roberts RD, Olshefski RS, Cripe TP, Scharschmidt TJ, Aldrink J, Mardis E, Yeager ND, Palmer JD. Clinical outcomes and efficacy of stereotactic body radiation therapy in children, adolescents, and young adults with metastatic solid tumors. Br J Radiol. 2022 Feb 10;  20211088.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Ardura MI, Bibart MJ, Mayer LC, Guinipero T, Stanek J, Olshefski RS, Auletta JJ. Impact of a Best Practice Prevention Bundle on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates and Outcomes in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Patients in Inpatient and Ambulatory Settings. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2020 Sep 21;  

                


                  Dhall G, O'Neil SH, Ji L, Haley K, Whitaker AM, Nelson MD, Gilles F, Gardner SL, Allen JC, Cornelius AS, Pradhan K, Garvin JH, Olshefski RS, Hukin J, Comito M, Goldman S, Atlas MP, Walter AW, Sands S, Sposto R, Finlay JL. Excellent Outcome of Young Children with Nodular Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma Treated on "Head Start" III: A Multi-Institutional, Prospective Clinical Trial. Neuro Oncol. 2020 Apr 18;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Abu Arja MH, Stalling M, Governale LS, Pierson CR, Rusin JA, Palmer JD, Finlay JL, Olshefski R, Boué DR. Germinoma Involving the Retina: An Unusual Presentation of Recurrent Intracranial Mixed Germ Cell Tumor. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan 7;  

                


                  Olshefski RS, Bibart M, Frost R, Wood E, Hampl J, Mangum R, Ardura M, Guinipero T, Cripe TP. A multiyear quality improvement project to increase influenza vaccination in a pediatric oncology population undergoing active therapy. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Sep; 65: e27268.

                


                  Lehmann V, Keim MC, Ferrante AC, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA. Psychosexual development and satisfaction with timing of developmental milestones among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2018 Aug; 27: 1944-1949.

View More Publications

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/22/1998

Board Certifications

Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1994

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Internship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1989

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/23/1988

Contact Information

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-3550

Fax us at: (614) 722-3369

                    Hematology & Oncology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-3550

Fax us at: (614) 722-3369

PediatricsHematology & Oncology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Randal S. Olshefski

Contact Information

  • Call us at:
  • (614) 722-3550
  • Fax us at:
  • (614) 722-3369
  • PediatricsHematology & Oncology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Randal S. Olshefski

Biography

        Dr. Olshefski is the medical director of the multi-disciplinary Cancer Survivorship clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital. His clinical interests include the long-term outcome of childhood cancer survivors, focusing on late effects of treatment. Dr. Olshefski also has an interest in the treatment of patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and is a member of the Neuro-Oncology team. As Section Chief, Dr. Olshefski represents the Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT in the numerous Quality and Patient-Safety initiatives that touch patients with cancer and blood disorders.

Biography

        Dr. Olshefski is the medical director of the multi-disciplinary Cancer Survivorship clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital. His clinical interests include the long-term outcome of childhood cancer survivors, focusing on late effects of treatment. Dr. Olshefski also has an interest in the treatment of patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and is a member of the Neuro-Oncology team. As Section Chief, Dr. Olshefski represents the Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT in the numerous Quality and Patient-Safety initiatives that touch patients with cancer and blood disorders.

Biography

        Dr. Olshefski is the medical director of the multi-disciplinary Cancer Survivorship clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital. His clinical interests include the long-term outcome of childhood cancer survivors, focusing on late effects of treatment. Dr. Olshefski also has an interest in the treatment of patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and is a member of the Neuro-Oncology team. As Section Chief, Dr. Olshefski represents the Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT in the numerous Quality and Patient-Safety initiatives that touch patients with cancer and blood disorders.



      






        Dr. Olshefski is the medical director of the multi-disciplinary Cancer Survivorship clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital. His clinical interests include the long-term outcome of childhood cancer survivors, focusing on late effects of treatment. Dr. Olshefski also has an interest in the treatment of patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and is a member of the Neuro-Oncology team. As Section Chief, Dr. Olshefski represents the Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT in the numerous Quality and Patient-Safety initiatives that touch patients with cancer and blood disorders.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo

  • Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo

Academic and Clinical Areas

Hematology/Oncology & BMT

Physician Team

Neuro-Oncology

Physician Team

Cancer Genetics Clinic Team

Physician Team

Hematology, Oncology and BMT Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Hematology & Oncology

Academic and Clinical Areas

Hematology/Oncology & BMT

Physician Team

Neuro-Oncology

Physician Team

Cancer Genetics Clinic Team

Physician Team

Hematology, Oncology and BMT Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Hematology & Oncology

Academic and Clinical Areas

Hematology/Oncology & BMT

Physician Team

Neuro-Oncology

Physician Team

Cancer Genetics Clinic Team

Physician Team

Hematology, Oncology and BMT Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Hematology & Oncology

Hematology/Oncology & BMT

Physician Team

Neuro-Oncology

Physician Team

Cancer Genetics Clinic Team

Physician Team

Hematology, Oncology and BMT Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Pediatrics

Primary Section

Hematology & Oncology

  • Hematology/Oncology & BMT
  • Physician Team
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Physician Team
  • Cancer Genetics Clinic Team
  • Physician Team
  • Hematology, Oncology and BMT Fellowship
  • Faculty
  • Primary Department
  • Pediatrics
  • Primary Section
  • Hematology & Oncology

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Career Contribution Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2019 Listed, Best Doctors in America

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Career Contribution Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2019 Listed, Best Doctors in America

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Career Contribution Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2019 Listed, Best Doctors in America

Career Contribution Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2019 Listed, Best Doctors in America

  • Career Contribution Award, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2019
  • Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Baliga S, Matsui J, Klamer B, Cetnar A, Ewing A, Cadieux C, Gupta A, Setty BA, Roberts RD, Olshefski RS, Cripe TP, Scharschmidt TJ, Aldrink J, Mardis E, Yeager ND, Palmer JD. Clinical outcomes and efficacy of stereotactic body radiation therapy in children, adolescents, and young adults with metastatic solid tumors. Br J Radiol. 2022 Feb 10;  20211088.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Ardura MI, Bibart MJ, Mayer LC, Guinipero T, Stanek J, Olshefski RS, Auletta JJ. Impact of a Best Practice Prevention Bundle on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates and Outcomes in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Patients in Inpatient and Ambulatory Settings. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2020 Sep 21;  

                


                  Dhall G, O'Neil SH, Ji L, Haley K, Whitaker AM, Nelson MD, Gilles F, Gardner SL, Allen JC, Cornelius AS, Pradhan K, Garvin JH, Olshefski RS, Hukin J, Comito M, Goldman S, Atlas MP, Walter AW, Sands S, Sposto R, Finlay JL. Excellent Outcome of Young Children with Nodular Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma Treated on "Head Start" III: A Multi-Institutional, Prospective Clinical Trial. Neuro Oncol. 2020 Apr 18;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Abu Arja MH, Stalling M, Governale LS, Pierson CR, Rusin JA, Palmer JD, Finlay JL, Olshefski R, Boué DR. Germinoma Involving the Retina: An Unusual Presentation of Recurrent Intracranial Mixed Germ Cell Tumor. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan 7;  

                


                  Olshefski RS, Bibart M, Frost R, Wood E, Hampl J, Mangum R, Ardura M, Guinipero T, Cripe TP. A multiyear quality improvement project to increase influenza vaccination in a pediatric oncology population undergoing active therapy. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Sep; 65: e27268.

                


                  Lehmann V, Keim MC, Ferrante AC, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA. Psychosexual development and satisfaction with timing of developmental milestones among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2018 Aug; 27: 1944-1949.

View More Publications

Research

Publications

                  Baliga S, Matsui J, Klamer B, Cetnar A, Ewing A, Cadieux C, Gupta A, Setty BA, Roberts RD, Olshefski RS, Cripe TP, Scharschmidt TJ, Aldrink J, Mardis E, Yeager ND, Palmer JD. Clinical outcomes and efficacy of stereotactic body radiation therapy in children, adolescents, and young adults with metastatic solid tumors. Br J Radiol. 2022 Feb 10;  20211088.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Ardura MI, Bibart MJ, Mayer LC, Guinipero T, Stanek J, Olshefski RS, Auletta JJ. Impact of a Best Practice Prevention Bundle on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates and Outcomes in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Patients in Inpatient and Ambulatory Settings. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2020 Sep 21;  

                


                  Dhall G, O'Neil SH, Ji L, Haley K, Whitaker AM, Nelson MD, Gilles F, Gardner SL, Allen JC, Cornelius AS, Pradhan K, Garvin JH, Olshefski RS, Hukin J, Comito M, Goldman S, Atlas MP, Walter AW, Sands S, Sposto R, Finlay JL. Excellent Outcome of Young Children with Nodular Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma Treated on "Head Start" III: A Multi-Institutional, Prospective Clinical Trial. Neuro Oncol. 2020 Apr 18;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Abu Arja MH, Stalling M, Governale LS, Pierson CR, Rusin JA, Palmer JD, Finlay JL, Olshefski R, Boué DR. Germinoma Involving the Retina: An Unusual Presentation of Recurrent Intracranial Mixed Germ Cell Tumor. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan 7;  

                


                  Olshefski RS, Bibart M, Frost R, Wood E, Hampl J, Mangum R, Ardura M, Guinipero T, Cripe TP. A multiyear quality improvement project to increase influenza vaccination in a pediatric oncology population undergoing active therapy. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Sep; 65: e27268.

                


                  Lehmann V, Keim MC, Ferrante AC, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA. Psychosexual development and satisfaction with timing of developmental milestones among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2018 Aug; 27: 1944-1949.

View More Publications

Research

Publications

                  Baliga S, Matsui J, Klamer B, Cetnar A, Ewing A, Cadieux C, Gupta A, Setty BA, Roberts RD, Olshefski RS, Cripe TP, Scharschmidt TJ, Aldrink J, Mardis E, Yeager ND, Palmer JD. Clinical outcomes and efficacy of stereotactic body radiation therapy in children, adolescents, and young adults with metastatic solid tumors. Br J Radiol. 2022 Feb 10;  20211088.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Ardura MI, Bibart MJ, Mayer LC, Guinipero T, Stanek J, Olshefski RS, Auletta JJ. Impact of a Best Practice Prevention Bundle on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates and Outcomes in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Patients in Inpatient and Ambulatory Settings. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2020 Sep 21;  

                


                  Dhall G, O'Neil SH, Ji L, Haley K, Whitaker AM, Nelson MD, Gilles F, Gardner SL, Allen JC, Cornelius AS, Pradhan K, Garvin JH, Olshefski RS, Hukin J, Comito M, Goldman S, Atlas MP, Walter AW, Sands S, Sposto R, Finlay JL. Excellent Outcome of Young Children with Nodular Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma Treated on "Head Start" III: A Multi-Institutional, Prospective Clinical Trial. Neuro Oncol. 2020 Apr 18;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Abu Arja MH, Stalling M, Governale LS, Pierson CR, Rusin JA, Palmer JD, Finlay JL, Olshefski R, Boué DR. Germinoma Involving the Retina: An Unusual Presentation of Recurrent Intracranial Mixed Germ Cell Tumor. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan 7;  

                


                  Olshefski RS, Bibart M, Frost R, Wood E, Hampl J, Mangum R, Ardura M, Guinipero T, Cripe TP. A multiyear quality improvement project to increase influenza vaccination in a pediatric oncology population undergoing active therapy. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Sep; 65: e27268.

                


                  Lehmann V, Keim MC, Ferrante AC, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA. Psychosexual development and satisfaction with timing of developmental milestones among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2018 Aug; 27: 1944-1949.

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Publications

                  Baliga S, Matsui J, Klamer B, Cetnar A, Ewing A, Cadieux C, Gupta A, Setty BA, Roberts RD, Olshefski RS, Cripe TP, Scharschmidt TJ, Aldrink J, Mardis E, Yeager ND, Palmer JD. Clinical outcomes and efficacy of stereotactic body radiation therapy in children, adolescents, and young adults with metastatic solid tumors. Br J Radiol. 2022 Feb 10;  20211088.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Ardura MI, Bibart MJ, Mayer LC, Guinipero T, Stanek J, Olshefski RS, Auletta JJ. Impact of a Best Practice Prevention Bundle on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates and Outcomes in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Patients in Inpatient and Ambulatory Settings. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2020 Sep 21;  

                


                  Dhall G, O'Neil SH, Ji L, Haley K, Whitaker AM, Nelson MD, Gilles F, Gardner SL, Allen JC, Cornelius AS, Pradhan K, Garvin JH, Olshefski RS, Hukin J, Comito M, Goldman S, Atlas MP, Walter AW, Sands S, Sposto R, Finlay JL. Excellent Outcome of Young Children with Nodular Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma Treated on "Head Start" III: A Multi-Institutional, Prospective Clinical Trial. Neuro Oncol. 2020 Apr 18;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Abu Arja MH, Stalling M, Governale LS, Pierson CR, Rusin JA, Palmer JD, Finlay JL, Olshefski R, Boué DR. Germinoma Involving the Retina: An Unusual Presentation of Recurrent Intracranial Mixed Germ Cell Tumor. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan 7;  

                


                  Olshefski RS, Bibart M, Frost R, Wood E, Hampl J, Mangum R, Ardura M, Guinipero T, Cripe TP. A multiyear quality improvement project to increase influenza vaccination in a pediatric oncology population undergoing active therapy. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Sep; 65: e27268.

                


                  Lehmann V, Keim MC, Ferrante AC, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA. Psychosexual development and satisfaction with timing of developmental milestones among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2018 Aug; 27: 1944-1949.

View More Publications

                  Baliga S, Matsui J, Klamer B, Cetnar A, Ewing A, Cadieux C, Gupta A, Setty BA, Roberts RD, Olshefski RS, Cripe TP, Scharschmidt TJ, Aldrink J, Mardis E, Yeager ND, Palmer JD. Clinical outcomes and efficacy of stereotactic body radiation therapy in children, adolescents, and young adults with metastatic solid tumors. Br J Radiol. 2022 Feb 10;  20211088.

                


                  Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.

                


                  Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.

                


                  Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;  

                


                  Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.

                


                  Ardura MI, Bibart MJ, Mayer LC, Guinipero T, Stanek J, Olshefski RS, Auletta JJ. Impact of a Best Practice Prevention Bundle on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates and Outcomes in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Patients in Inpatient and Ambulatory Settings. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2020 Sep 21;  

                


                  Dhall G, O'Neil SH, Ji L, Haley K, Whitaker AM, Nelson MD, Gilles F, Gardner SL, Allen JC, Cornelius AS, Pradhan K, Garvin JH, Olshefski RS, Hukin J, Comito M, Goldman S, Atlas MP, Walter AW, Sands S, Sposto R, Finlay JL. Excellent Outcome of Young Children with Nodular Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma Treated on "Head Start" III: A Multi-Institutional, Prospective Clinical Trial. Neuro Oncol. 2020 Apr 18;  

                


                  Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;  

                


                  Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.

                


                  Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.

                


                  Abu Arja MH, Stalling M, Governale LS, Pierson CR, Rusin JA, Palmer JD, Finlay JL, Olshefski R, Boué DR. Germinoma Involving the Retina: An Unusual Presentation of Recurrent Intracranial Mixed Germ Cell Tumor. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan 7;  

                


                  Olshefski RS, Bibart M, Frost R, Wood E, Hampl J, Mangum R, Ardura M, Guinipero T, Cripe TP. A multiyear quality improvement project to increase influenza vaccination in a pediatric oncology population undergoing active therapy. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Sep; 65: e27268.

                


                  Lehmann V, Keim MC, Ferrante AC, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA. Psychosexual development and satisfaction with timing of developmental milestones among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2018 Aug; 27: 1944-1949.

View More Publications

  • Baliga S, Matsui J, Klamer B, Cetnar A, Ewing A, Cadieux C, Gupta A, Setty BA, Roberts RD, Olshefski RS, Cripe TP, Scharschmidt TJ, Aldrink J, Mardis E, Yeager ND, Palmer JD. Clinical outcomes and efficacy of stereotactic body radiation therapy in children, adolescents, and young adults with metastatic solid tumors. Br J Radiol. 2022 Feb 10; 20211088.
  • Dattilo TM, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Hansen-Moore JA, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Growing up after childhood cancer: maturity and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Support Care Cancer. 2021 Nov; 29: 6661-6668.
  • Winning AM, Moscato EL, Lehmann V, Keim MC, Rausch JR, Lipak KG, Himelhoch AC, Murphy LK, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Impact of central nervous system-directed treatment on competence and adjustment among children in early cancer survivorship. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2021 Sep; 68: e29220.
  • Lipak KG, Rausch JR, Fisher RS, Prussien KV, Clark OE, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Olshefski RS, Nahata L, Vannatta K, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. The impact of CNS-directed treatment on quality of life in childhood cancer survivors. Qual Life Res. 2021 Aug 29;
  • Schaefer MR, Kenney AE, Himelhoch AC, Howard Sharp KM, Humphrey L, Olshefski R, Young-Saleme T, Gerhardt CA. A quest for meaning: A qualitative exploration among children with advanced cancer and their parents. Psychooncology. 2021 Apr; 30: 546-553.
  • Ardura MI, Bibart MJ, Mayer LC, Guinipero T, Stanek J, Olshefski RS, Auletta JJ. Impact of a Best Practice Prevention Bundle on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates and Outcomes in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Patients in Inpatient and Ambulatory Settings. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2020 Sep 21;
  • Dhall G, O’Neil SH, Ji L, Haley K, Whitaker AM, Nelson MD, Gilles F, Gardner SL, Allen JC, Cornelius AS, Pradhan K, Garvin JH, Olshefski RS, Hukin J, Comito M, Goldman S, Atlas MP, Walter AW, Sands S, Sposto R, Finlay JL. Excellent Outcome of Young Children with Nodular Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma Treated on “Head Start” III: A Multi-Institutional, Prospective Clinical Trial. Neuro Oncol. 2020 Apr 18;
  • Nahata L, Morgan TL, Lipak KG, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA, Lehmann V. Romantic Relationships and Physical Intimacy Among Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2019 Nov 13;
  • Coven SL, Bibart M, Frost R, Gallagher T, Guinipero T, Valasek AE, Olshefski R. A Quality Improvement Approach to Increase Exercise Assessment in Survivors of Childhood Leukemia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 Jul-Aug; 4: e198.
  • Fisher RS, Rausch JR, Ferrante AC, Prussien KV, Olshefski RS, Vannatta KA, Compas BE, Gerhardt CA. Trajectories of health behaviors across early childhood cancer survivorship. Psychooncology. 2019 Jan; 28: 68-75.
  • Abu Arja MH, Stalling M, Governale LS, Pierson CR, Rusin JA, Palmer JD, Finlay JL, Olshefski R, Boué DR. Germinoma Involving the Retina: An Unusual Presentation of Recurrent Intracranial Mixed Germ Cell Tumor. World Neurosurg. 2019 Jan 7;
  • Olshefski RS, Bibart M, Frost R, Wood E, Hampl J, Mangum R, Ardura M, Guinipero T, Cripe TP. A multiyear quality improvement project to increase influenza vaccination in a pediatric oncology population undergoing active therapy. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2018 Sep; 65: e27268.
  • Lehmann V, Keim MC, Ferrante AC, Olshefski RS, Gerhardt CA. Psychosexual development and satisfaction with timing of developmental milestones among adult survivors of childhood cancer. Psychooncology. 2018 Aug; 27: 1944-1949.

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/22/1998

Board Certifications

Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1994

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Internship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1989

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/23/1988

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/22/1998

Board Certifications

Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1994

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Internship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1989

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/23/1988

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/22/1998

Board Certifications

Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1994

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Internship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1989

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/23/1988

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/22/1998

Board Certifications

Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1994

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Internship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1989

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/23/1988

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/22/1998

Board Certifications

Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1995

Fellowship

Children’s National Medical Center

Date Completed: 06/30/1994

Residency

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1991

Internship

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Date Completed: 06/30/1989

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Date Completed: 05/23/1988

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Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-3550

Fax us at: (614) 722-3369

                    Hematology & Oncology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-3550

Fax us at: (614) 722-3369

                    Hematology & Oncology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Pediatrics

Call us at: (614) 722-3550

Fax us at: (614) 722-3369

                    Hematology & Oncology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-3550

Fax us at: (614) 722-3369

                    Hematology & Oncology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-3550

Fax us at: (614) 722-3369

                    Hematology & Oncology700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)
  • Call us at:
  • (614) 722-3550
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