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Wendy J. Sherman, M.D.

  1. Neurologist

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Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Existing patients

Appointments

Wendy J. Sherman, M.D., is a board-certified neuro-oncologist, with special interest in primary and secondary brain tumors. Her clinical focus includes:

  • Expertise in management of malignant tumors of the brain and spine
  • Clinical trials for both primary brain tumors and metastases
  • Complex coordination of care for brain tumor patients
  • Diagnosis and complex management of brain metastases
  • Benign brain tumor diagnosis and management
  • Tumor genomic sequencing
  • Neurologic complications of systemic cancer and cancer treatment

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Sherman is highly engaged in clinical trials and translational research, particularly in glioblastoma. She is actively involved in the education of medical students and residents.

  1. Acoustic neuroma
  2. Astrocytoma
  3. Brain metastasis
  4. Brain tumor
  5. Chordoma
  6. Choroid plexus papilloma
  7. Ependymoma
  8. Glioblastoma
  9. Glioma
  10. Leptomeningeal metastases
  11. Medulloblastoma
  12. Meningioma
  13. Neurofibroma
  14. Neurofibromatosis
  15. Oligodendroglioma
  16. Pituitary tumor
  17. Primary CNS lymphoma
  18. Spinal cord tumor
  19. Tuberous sclerosis
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Malignancies of the central and peripheral nervous systems
  • Precision medicine
  • Immunotherapy
  1. 2013
    Fellowship - Neuro-oncologyNorthwestern University
  2. 2012
    Chief Resident - NeurologyNorthwestern University
  3. 2011
    Residency - NeurologyNorthwestern University
  4. 2009
    Internship - Internal MedicineNorthwestern University
  5. 2008
    MDNorthwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  6. 2004
    BFAUniversity of Illinois
  7. 2001
    Undergraduate StudiesWashington University

Certifications

  1. 2013
    Neuro-OncologyUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialities
  2. 2012
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Rosenblum-Mahaley Clinical Research AwardAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons
  2. 2012
    Teaching AwardNorthwestern University
  3. 2012
    Sally Marcyk Award for Outstanding Patient CareNorthwestern University

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    Commiittee MemberEpic Research Steering Committee
  2. 2022 - present
    Committee MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology - Neuro oncology committee
  3. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  4. 2021 - present
    Task Force MemberEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force - Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery
  5. 2020
    Women in Neuro-oncology Awards Selection CommitteeSociety of Neuro-Oncology (SNO)
  6. 2020
    Committee MemberWomen in Neuro-oncology Awards Selection Committee, Society of Neuro-Oncology
  7. 2020 - present
    Commiittee MemberSociety of Neuro-oncology Women and Diversity Committee
  8. 2019 - 2020
    Committee MemberSpectrum Health
  9. 2018 - 2020
    Committee MemberSpectrum Health
  10. 2013 - 2017
    MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
  11. 2013 - present
    MemberSociety of Neuro-Oncology
  12. 2011 - 2012
    Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
  13. 2011 - 2012
    Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
  14. 2011 - 2012
    Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
  15. 2011 - 2012
    MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
  16. 2011 - 2012
    Committee MemberNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
  17. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  18. 2004 - 2012
    MemberChicago Medical Society
  19. 2004 - 2008
    MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
  20. 2004 - 2008
    MemberAmerican Medical Student Association

Publications

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