CHOC Children's - Meet the Solid Tumor Treatment Program Team

Hyundai Cancer Institute :: Meet the Solid Tumor Treatment Program Team

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The Solid Tumor Treatment Program at the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children's is a multidisciplinary team of nationally recognized medical experts who treat pediatric patients with solid tumors.

The program is led by Elyssa Rubin, M.D. and Lilibeth Torno, M.D. Dr. Rubin is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology. She completed her fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at Children’s Hospital of Orange County and did her pediatric internship and residency training at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. Dr. Rubin attended medical school at the Sackler School of Medicine, NY State/American Branch in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Dr. Lilibeth Torno is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology and oncology. Dr. Torno completed her fellowship training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and completed her residency at CHOC. She attended medical school at University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. Dr. Torno also speaks Filipino.

Learn more about our exceptional pediatric oncology trained nurses, social workers, psychologists, dietitians, nurse practitioners, child life specialists, case coordinators, and more at the Cancer Institute.

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