Stephen Roberts, M.D. (he/him)

  • Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Stephen Roberts specializes in caring for children with cancer. In particular, Dr. Roberts is an expert in neuroblastoma, a rare tumor of the adrenal gland. Dr. Roberts did his fellowship training at OHSU and then served for eight years in the U.S. Army before working at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City for the past 11 years. Dr. Roberts returned to OHSU to serve as the head of the pediatric hematology oncology division and also serves as the associate director of the Knight Cancer Institute for pediatric oncology. Dr. Roberts is passionate about improving care for children with cancer; his laboratory research is focused on understanding how neuroblastoma develops, with the goal of identifying new and less toxic ways to treat the disease.

Dr. Roberts’ wife is a professional opera singer and massage therapist, and together they have two grown daughters. Dr. Roberts is an avid runner, having completed 18 marathons, including the Portland Marathon.

Education and training

    • M.D., 1998, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    • B.S., 1993, Wheaton College

  • Residency

    • Pediatrics, Tripler Army Medical Center, 2001

  • Fellowship

    • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Oregon Health & Science University, 2004

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, 2004
    • American Board of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics, 2001

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology
  • American Association of Cancer Research
  • Advances in Neuroblastoma Research Association
  • International Society of Pediatric Oncology
  • Children’s Oncology Group

Publications

Elsevier pure profile

Publications

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