I believe every child deserves care that is compassionate, evidence-based and focused on both immediate outcomes and long-term quality of life. I work closely with families to make decisions together – honoring what matters most to them while grounding care in the best available science. My goal is to offer support every step of the way with honesty, clarity and a deep commitment to each child’s health and future.
About Robert R. Lisac, MD
Robert Lisac, MD, FAAP, is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist in the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Lisac has advanced training and skills in blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy and specialized training in treating patients with graft-versus-host disease and long-term survivorship care.
Dr. Lisac graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree from Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon, before earning his medical degree from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando, Florida. He completed an internship and residency training in pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Lisac finished his training in Atlanta at Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta with fellowships in pediatric hematology/oncology as well as pediatric blood and marrow transplant and cellular therapy.
Dr. Lisac is board certified in general pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is an active member of professional organizations including the American Society of Hematology, the Children's Oncology Group, the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, the Pediatric Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Consortium, the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, and the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research. He also has presented at numerous national and international conferences.
He was named a deputy of the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy and received the Warshaw Fellow Research Award from Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. He also was honored with the Red Ribbon Young Investigator and Travel Award from the Pediatric Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Consortium.
Dr. Lisac enjoys spending his free time with his wife and children. As a family they enjoy swimming, cycling, playing sports and exploring the outdoors.
Medical School / Education
University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL
Internship
(Pediatrics) University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, FL
Residency
(Pediatrics) University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, FL
Fellowship
(Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant, Cellular Therapy) Emory University / Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, GA
Pediatrics, Subspecialty-Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
American Board of Pediatrics
Deputy, American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
Young Investigator Travel Award, Pediatric Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Consortium
Red Ribbon Young Investigator Award, Pediatric Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Consortium
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Member, Children's Oncology Group
Member, American Society of Hematology
Member, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Member, Pediatric Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Consortium
Member, American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
Member, Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research
Gao L, Schwartzman J, Gibbs A, Lisac R, Kleinschmidt R, et al. Androgen Receptor Promotes Ligand-Independent Prostate Cancer Progression Through c-Myc Upregulation. PLoS ONE. 2013; 8(5): e63563. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0063563
Coleman D, Van Hook K, King C, Schwartzman J, Lisac R, et al. Cellular Androgen Content Influences Enzalutamide Agonism of F877L Mutant Androgen Receptor. Oncotarget. 2016; 7(26): 40690-703. DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.9816
Rokitka D, Lisac R, Heffler J, Zevon M, Mahoney M. Suboptimal Vitamin D Levels Among Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancers. International Journal of Cancer Therapy and Oncology. 2016; 4(3):4310. DOI: 10.14319/ijcto.43.10
King C, Woodward J, Schwartzman J, Coleman D, Lisac R, et al. Integrative Molecular Network Analysis Identifies Emergent Enzalutamide Resistance Mechanisms in Prostate Cancer. Oncotarget. 2017; 8(67): 111084-95. DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.22560
Lisac R, Garber M, Mirza A, Shah C. Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis Presenting with Intracranial Spread Along Large Sphenoidal Emissary Foramen. Medical Mycology Case Reports. 2021; 32: 10-13. DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2021.01.001
