Jonathan Wickiser, M.D.

Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

Pediatrics - Hematology-Oncology
Kidney Tumors
Liver Tumors

Biography

Jonathan Wickiser, M.D., is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in pediatric kidney, liver, testicular, and ovarian tumors; cancer predisposition syndromes in children; and pediatric melanoma.

Dr. Wickiser earned his medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Virginia, serving as Chief Resident his final year, and gained advanced training in pediatric hematology and oncology through a fellowship at UT Southwestern.

Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric hematology and oncology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2006.

Among his other roles, Dr. Wickiser is the Oncology Director at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's Medical Center Dallas.

He is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and he serves on the Wilms Tumor Panel and Discussion Writing Committee for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Dr. Wickiser has delivered several invited lectures, contributed to the book Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and published numerous academic articles, case reports, and clinical guidelines related to his areas of expertise.

Personal Note

Outside of work, Dr. Wickiser enjoys playing soccer, cooking, spending time with his family, and driving his children to activities.

Education & Training

Medical School - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (1995-1999)
Internship - University of Virginia (1999-2000), Pediatrics
Residency - University of Virginia (2000-2003), Pediatrics
Fellowship - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2003-2006), Pediatric Hematology/oncology

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Honors & Awards

Best Doctor 2022, D Magazine
Best Pediatric Specialist 2020-2021, D Magazine
Best Doctors in Dallas 2016, D Magazine
Department of Pediatrics Outstanding Medical Student 1999, Texas Tech School of Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society 1998, Texas Tech School of Medicine

Books & Publications

Books
- Anemia in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 3 Edition
  McCreight AL, Wickiser JE (2009), McGraw-Hill
- Sickle Cell Disease in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 3 Edition
  McCreight AL, Wickiser JE (2009), McGraw-Hill
- Bleeding Disorders in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 3 Edition
  McCreight AL, Wickiser JE (2009), McGraw-Hill
- Blood Component Therapy in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 3 Edition
  McCreight AL, Wickiser JE (2009), McGraw-Hill
- Oncologic Emergencies in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 3 Edition
  McCreight AL, Wickiser JE (2009), McGraw-Hill
Publications
- Is surgical resection and observation sufficient for stage I and II sacrococcygeal germ cell tumors? A case series and review.
  Egler RA, Gosiengfiao Y, Russell H, Wickiser JE, Frazier AL Pediatric blood & cancer 2016 Oct
- Risk stratification of pubertal children and postpubertal adolescents with clinical stage I testicular nonseminomatous germ cell tumors.
  Cost NG, Lubahn JD, Adibi M, Romman A, Wickiser JE, Raj GV, Sagalowsky AI, Margulis V The Journal of urology 2014 May 191 5 Suppl 1485-90
- Somatic mutations in DROSHA and DICER1 impair microRNA biogenesis through distinct mechanisms in Wilms tumours.
  Rakheja D, Chen KS, Liu Y, Shukla AA, Schmid V, Chang TC, Khokhar S, Wickiser JE, Karandikar NJ, Malter JS, Mendell JT, Amatruda JF Nature communications 2014 2 4802
- A comparison of pediatric, adolescent, and adult testicular germ cell malignancy.
  Cost NG, Lubahn JD, Adibi M, Romman A, Wickiser JE, Raj GV, Sagalowsky AI, Margulis V Pediatric blood & cancer 2013 Sep
- Single institution experience with tru-cut renal mass biopsy for diagnosing wilms tumor.
  Cost NG, Granberg CF, Schlomer BJ, Wickiser JE, Gargollo PC, Baker LA, Rakheja D Urology journal 2013 10 1 780-3
- Pathological review of Wilms tumor nephrectomy specimens and potential implications for nephron sparing surgery in Wilms tumor.
  Cost NG, Lubahn JD, Granberg CF, Sagalowsky AI, Wickiser JE, Gargollo PC, Baker LA, Margulis V, Rakheja D The Journal of urology 2012 Oct 188 4 Suppl 1506-10
- Correlation between preoperative staging computerized tomography and pathological findings after nodal sampling in children with Wilms tumor.
  Lubahn JD, Cost NG, Kwon J, Powell JA, Yang M, Granberg CF, Wickiser JE, Rakheja D, Gargollo PC, Baker LA, Margulis V The Journal of urology 2012 Oct 188 4 Suppl 1500-4
- TP53 codon 72 polymorphisms in favorable histology Wilms tumors.
  Cost NG, Mitui M, Khokhar S, Wickiser JE, Baker LA, Rakheja D Pediatric blood & cancer 2012 Aug 59 2 326-8
- Robot-assisted laparoscopic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in an adolescent population.
  Cost NG, DaJusta DG, Granberg CF, Cooksey RM, Laborde CE, Wickiser JE, Gargollo PC Journal of endourology / Endourological Society 2012 Jun 26 6 635-40
- Oncologic outcomes of partial versus radical nephrectomy for unilateral Wilms Tumor.
  Cost NG, Lubahn JD, Granberg CF, Schlomer BJ, Wickiser JE, Rakheja D, Gargollo PC, Leonard D, Raj GV, Baker LA, Margulis V Pediatric blood & cancer 2011 Jul
- Wilms tumor: preoperative risk factors identified for intraoperative tumor spill.
  Barber TD, Derinkuyu BE, Wickiser J, Joglar J, Koral K, Baker LA The Journal of urology 2011 Apr 185 4 1414-8
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) initiation without intubation in two children with mediastinal malignancy.
  Wickiser JE, Thompson M, Leavey PJ, Quinn CT, Garcia NM, Aquino VM Pediatric blood & cancer 2007 Oct 49 5 751-4
- Henoch-Schonlein purpura in a child with hyperimmunoglobulinemia D and periodic fever syndrome.
  Wickiser JE, Saulsbury FT Pediatric dermatology 2005 Mar-Apr 22 2 138-41

Clinical Focus

Kidney Tumors
Liver Tumors
Testicular and Ovarian Tumors
Cancer Predisposition Syndromes in Children
Pediatric Melanoma

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