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Meet Dr. Yang in-person and ask questions about his clinical care research at the March 2026 Hoosier Health Series.
Philanthropy fuels excellence, innovation and teamwork, bringing the nation’s most visionary clinical leaders to Indiana to deliver care designed with hope, expertise and you at the center.
The IU Health Foundation’s Master Clinician program harnesses the combined strength of IU Health and Indiana University School of Medicine to recruit and support the nation’s most accomplished and sought-after clinical leaders.
Thanks to donor generosity, Master Clinicians receive the resources, protected time and infrastructure they need to deliver world-class patient care while advancing the next breakthroughs in medicine.
These physician-leaders are not only transforming healthcare globally, they are choosing to bring their knowledge, curiosity and compassion to Indiana. Here, their work shapes discoveries, accelerates innovation and elevates care for every patient who walks through our doors.
Through philanthropy, hope becomes action — and action becomes impact.
It’s really about the programs we’re building to improve quality and safety for all our patients across Indiana. Master Clinician funds free up the time for me to be able to do that. It allows me to affect things on a larger scale than I could by myself.
- Anthony D Yang, MD, MS, who champions efforts to implement evidence-based best practices, improve healthcare quality measurement and train frontline providers to improve care
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Dr. Anthony D. Yang is a surgical oncologist with expertise in complex pancreatic, endocrine and neuroendocrine diseases, bringing experience from leading institutions including MD Anderson Cancer Center and Northwestern University. He is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes through collaborative, patient‑focused surgical care.
Dr. Brian Weiss is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist leading the division of hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant at Riley Children’s Health, bringing extensive experience from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and UCSF. He is committed to advancing care for children with cancer and blood diseases, with a particular focus on neuroblastoma and Neurofibromatosis Type 1.
Dr. Na Tosha N. Gatson is a neurologist and tenured Indiana University School of Medicine professor who leads the Center for Neuro‑Oncology at IU Health as a Master Clinician. She is recognized nationally for her expertise in brain and spine tumors, leptomeningeal metastases, and women’s neuro‑oncology.
Dr. David A. Purger is a functional and restorative neurosurgeon at IU Health who specializes in surgical treatments for movement disorders, epilepsy, psychiatric conditions, facial pain and peripheral nerve disorders. He brings extensive training from MIT and Stanford, and leads innovative research at the Indiana University Center on Novel Investigations of Consciousness (ICONIC).
Dr. Samantha K. Hendren is a colorectal surgeon with expertise in colorectal cancer, complex multi‑organ resections, inflammatory bowel disease and minimally invasive surgery. She brings more than 15 years of experience from the University of Michigan and is committed to advancing high‑quality surgical care for patients through innovation and evidence‑based practice.
Dr. Sara J. Pereira specializes in Heart & Vascular Care for IU Health Cardiovascular Surgery – Near Northside.
Dr. Jared R. Brosch is a neurologist specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, leading Indiana University’s Brain Health Program and advancing treatment options through clinical research. He is committed to guiding patients and families through every stage of their care with compassion, expertise and a focus on innovative therapies.
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IU Health Methodist Hospital is one of the only hospitals in the region to offer focused ultrasound to patients who are living with uncontrollable tremors. It's an incisionless procedure that targets and disrupts the specific area of the brain that is responsible for the tremors. Dr. David Purger…
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At just 37 years old, Jordan Hill suffered a rarer type of stroke. After having initial treatment at IU Health North and completing rehabilitation, he's hoping to empower other stroke survivors to ask questions and share their stories. Written by Charlotte Stefanski, cstefanski@iuhealth.org, writer…
Feb 27
Assembling a significant cohort of top medical clinicians would be impossible for most healthcare systems. They wouldn’t be able to afford the cost of such a team, or assure the accomplished medical professionals would be surrounded by colleagues of similar abilities and vision. That’s where the…
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There were no birthday candles, but smiles brightened the room as Jane Schneider’s care team gathered to celebrate her special day. By TJ Banes, IU Health Senior Writer, tfender1@iuhealth.org Her doctor says Jane Schneider’s smile lights up a room. She radiates positivity. IU Health’s Dr. Na Tosha…
Feb 27
Crystal Hinson Miller, president of IU Health Foundation, is a national leader in healthcare philanthropy. Here, she shares her personal reflections. As someone working in the healthcare industry, I often get asked for recommendations when a friend or someone they love is facing a major health…
Meet Dr. Yang in-person and ask questions about his clinical care research at the March 2026 Hoosier Health Series.
Gifts to IU Health Foundation ignite possibility. Your support gives remarkable clinicians the seed funding they need to explore bold ideas, make breakthrough discoveries, and deliver exceptional care that changes lives — starting here in Indiana and stretching far beyond.
And the impact doesn’t end there. Your generosity helps build a place where visionary clinical leaders want to be—where excellence is championed, innovation is encouraged, and hope takes root for Hoosiers and for communities around the world.