Makenzie T Schembari, APRN

Dr. Spalding completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan. He earned a doctorate in pharmacology during medical school at the University of Colorado. His post-doctoral fellowship, during his residency at the University of Michigan, focused on combining experimental cancer therapies with radiation. Dr. Spalding completed a pediatric radiation oncology fellowship at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He provides multidisciplinary radiation treatment for children and adults, and adds research expertise to Norton Cancer Institute's clinical trials program. Dr. Spalding joined Norton Cancer Institute in 2009.Dr. Spalding has been voted by his peers as one of Louisville Magazines Top Docs for 2019.

Norton Healthcare Brain Tumor Center at 4955 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, 2nd Floor (on the Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro campus) in Louisville, KY, is the region’s only specialized multidisciplinary brain tumor center. Neurosurgeons, neuro‑oncologists, radiation oncologists and care teams collaborate in integrated tumor board reviews, offering patients coordinated appointment scheduling, diagnoses, and treatment in one location. Services include neurosurgery, precision radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and emerging clinical trials. Amenities such as self‑check‑in kiosks, meditation room, healing garden, bistro, and charging stations enhance patient comfort. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurers, and offer support through patient navigation, financial counseling, and MyChart access for appointments and records. Trust Norton’s compassionate, comprehensive expertise at every stage of your brain tumor journey.

Whitney is a Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Endocrinology with Norton Community medical associates Endocrinology. Whitney was born and raised in Louisville, Ky. She attended undergrad at Galen College of Nursing and received her Bachelor’s degree from Spalding University. She went on to pursue her DNP at the University of Kentucky. She practiced as a Registered Nurse at Norton hospital prior joining the Endocrine office and her background there was in Neuro/spine. Whitney believes that education is a huge tool for patients to not only understand their health problems but to enable them to be more compliant and to better advocate and care for themselves. Educating the patient about their particular health issue is essential. Whitney enjoys time with her family especially her nephews and niece. She plays softball and loves outdoor activities. She has two dogs that she adores. She is also a huge University of Louisville fan and enjoys going to all sporting events.