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  1. Jonathan B. Ashman, M.D., Ph.D.

    Jonathan B. Ashman, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Radiation Oncologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Total body irradiation, Brain stereotactic radiosurgery, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Colon cancer, Pancre...atic cancer, Neuroendocrine tumor, Meningioma, Acoustic neuroma, Pituitary tumor, Chordoma, Gynecologic cancer, Brain tumor, Stomach cancer, Esophageal cancer, Brain metastasis, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Neurofibromatosis, Glioma, Ependymoma, Nerve sheath tumor, Spinal tumor, Gallbladder cancer, Anal cancer, Sarcoma, Pilocytic astrocytoma, Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, Plexiform neurofibroma, Neurofibroma, Choroid plexus papilloma

  2. Steven Attia, D.O.

    Steven Attia, D.O.

    1. Oncologist
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    CAR-T cell therapy, Chordoma, Soft tissue sarcoma, Desmoid tumor, Neurofibromatosis, Nerve sheath tumor, Rhabdomyosarco...ma, Bone cancer, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Benign bone tumor, Pigmented villonodular synovitis, Giant cell tumor

  3. Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.

    Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.

    1. Neurosurgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Carotid angioplasty and stenting, Craniotomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Endarterectomy, Brain tumor surgery, Brain sh...unt placement, Brain biopsy, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Microvascular surgery, Meningioma, Acoustic neuroma, Pituitary tumor, Chordoma, Moyamoya disease, Brain tumor, CSF leak, Brain aneurysm, Brain metastasis, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Neurofibromatosis, Glioma, Ependymoma, Arteriovenous malformation, Vascular malformation, Nerve sheath tumor, Spinal cord tumor, Central nervous system vascular malformations, Plexiform neurofibroma, Pineal gland tumor, Ganglioglioma, Neurofibroma, Choroid plexus papilloma, Cavernous hemangioma

  4. Matthew L. Carlson, M.D., M.B.A.

    Matthew L. Carlson, M.D., M.B.A.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cochlear implant procedure, Tympanoplasty, Stapes surgery, Acoustic neuroma, NF2-related schwannomatosis, Otosclerosis,... Nerve sheath tumor, Vestibular disorder

  5. Colin L. Driscoll, M.D.

    Colin L. Driscoll, M.D.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Cochlear implant procedure, Acoustic neuroma surgery, Nerve decompression, Ear surgery, Stapes surgery, Stapedectomy, M...iddle ear reconstruction, Skull base surgery, Hearing loss in children, Meningioma, Acoustic neuroma, NF2-related schwannomatosis, Hearing loss, Middle ear infection, Hemangioma, Facial paralysis, Otosclerosis, Schwannomatosis, Age-related hearing loss, Skull base tumor, Nerve sheath tumor, Facial nerve disorder, Middle ear disease, Cholesteatoma, Middle ear tumor, Encephalocele, Temporal bone cancer, Superior semicircular canal dehiscence, Facial weakness, Glomus tumor, Schwannoma, Sensorineural hearing loss

  6. Shannon P. Fortin Ensign, M.D., Ph.D.

    Shannon P. Fortin Ensign, M.D., Ph.D.

    1. Oncologist
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Intrathecal chemotherapy, Meningioma, Acoustic neuroma, Pituitary tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Chordoma, Brain tumor, Brai...n metastasis, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Glioma, Ependymoma, Medulloblastoma, Nerve sheath tumor, Spinal cord tumor, Peripheral nerve tumor, Central nervous system lymphoma, Plexiform neurofibroma, Brainstem tumor, Neurofibroma, Leptomeningeal metastases

  7. Krista A. Goulding, M.D.

    Krista A. Goulding, M.D.

    1. Orthopedic Surgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Peripheral nerve tumor surgery, Bone reconstruction, Bone metastasis surgery, Pelvic tumor surgery, Soft tissue sarcoma... surgery, Arthroplasty, Soft tissue sarcoma, Nerve sheath tumor, Peripheral nerve tumor, Bone cancer, Sarcoma, Bone tumor, Bone metastasis, Pelvic bone tumor, Failed total knee replacement, Failed total hip replacement, Pelvic sarcoma

  8. Matthew T. Houdek, M.D.

    Matthew T. Houdek, M.D.

    1. Orthopedic Surgeon
    2. Surgical Oncologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Amputation, Rotationplasty, Joint replacement surgery, Limb salvage surgery, Soft tissue sarcoma, Nerve sheath tumor, U...ndifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Bone cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma, Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Solitary fibrous tumor, Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, Bone tumor, Bone metastasis, Ewing sarcoma, Angiosarcoma, Synovial sarcoma, Myxofibrosarcoma, Epithelioid sarcoma, Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Leiomyosarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Liposarcoma, Soft tissue tumor

  9. Michael J. Link, M.D.

    Michael J. Link, M.D.

    1. Neurosurgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Brain stereotactic radiosurgery, Craniotomy, Acoustic neuroma surgery, Brain tumor surgery, Brain biopsy, Hemifacial sp...asm surgery, Trigeminal neuralgia surgery, Trigeminal neuralgia, Acoustic neuroma, Brain tumor, Astrocytoma, Nerve sheath tumor, Cerebrovascular disease, Hemifacial spasm

  10. Michelle L. Mauermann, M.D.

    Michelle L. Mauermann, M.D.

    1. Neurologist
    2. Neuromuscular Disease Specialist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Electromyography, Nerve biopsy interpretation, Brachial plexus neuropathy, Diabetic neuropathy, Neuropathy, Guillain Ba...rre syndrome, Peripheral neuropathy, Vasculitis, POEMS syndrome, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Nerve sheath tumor, Peripheral nerve tumor, Lumbosacral plexopathy, Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy, Mononeuritis multiplex, Multifocal motor neuropathy, Diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy

Research

Research and innovation in nerve sheath tumors

Peripheral nerve tumor researchers

Mayo Clinic researchers discuss nerve sheath tumors.

Mayo Clinic researchers are national leaders in studying new ways to diagnose and treat peripheral nerve tumors and other nerve sheath tumors, including schwannomas, neurofibromas and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs). This work brings together doctors in neurology, neurosurgery, medical genetics, radiology, pathology, laboratory medicine and other specialties to advance care for people with rare and complex nerve tumors.

Mayo Clinic research teams have:

  • Identified a new nerve tumor syndrome, improving how complex nerve sheath tumors are recognized and classified.
  • Discovered specific gene changes involved in certain nerve sheath tumors, helping doctors tailor diagnosis and surveillance.
  • Uncovered the mechanism behind intraneural ganglion cysts and developed effective treatments now used worldwide.
  • Demonstrated how cancers can spread along peripheral nerves, guiding better imaging and treatment planning.
  • Shown that noninvasive imaging such as positron emission tomography (PET)-MRI can help distinguish benign from cancerous nerve tumors, reducing the need for diagnostic surgery in selected tumors.

These discoveries directly influence the care people receive at Mayo Clinic. Many patients benefit from advanced imaging, genetic testing, minimally invasive biopsy strategies and access to clinical trials informed by ongoing research. If you're seeking care for a nerve sheath tumor, choosing a center with active research can help ensure access to the newest diagnostic and treatment options.

Read more about nerve sheath tumor research at Mayo Clinic.

Laboratories

Scientists in the following Mayo Clinic laboratories are active in nerve sheath tumor research:

Publications

See a list of publications about nerve sheath tumors by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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