Location Info
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: (800) 641-2422
Patient Contact Number: (800) 641-2422
Background Data
i Unit:
Adult
Unit Type
If the transplant center treats only adult patients, the word "Adult" will appear in this section. If only pediatric patients are accepted for treatment, the word "Pediatric" will appear. If the center treats both pediatric and adult patients, but at separate facilities, the words "Both Adult/Ped" will appear. If both pediatric and adult patients are treated at the same facility and by the same medical personnel, the words "Adult/Ped Combined" will appear.
i NMDP Transplant Center:
Yes
NMDP Transplant Center
NMDP stands for National Marrow Donor Program, the organization that provides bone marrow, stem cell and cord blood donors for patients.
i FACT Approved - Autologous:
Yes
FACT Approved - Autologous
FACT stands for the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy. This group establishes standards for the collection, storage and transplantation of bone marrow, stem cells and cord blood.
i FACT Approved - Allogeneic:
Yes
FACT Approved - Allogeneic
FACT stands for the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy. This group establishes standards for the collection, storage and transplantation of bone marrow, stem cells and cord blood.
i Year Autologous Open:
1977
Year Autologous Open
The year the autologous and allogeneic transplant programs began
i Year Allogeneic Open:
1976
Year Allogeneic Open
The year the autologous and allogeneic transplant programs began
iNumber of Transplants Performed
Number of Transplants Performed
These numbers are the most recent data provided to BMT InfoNet by this center. If there are zeros for each transplant type in a single year, it means the center has not yet provided us with data for that year. If no data is showing for the transplant center it means they have not provided data in the last 5 years.
| Adult Transplants | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autologous | 66 | 60 | 69 | 53 | 49 | 35 |
| Allogeneic Related | 14 | 15 | 18 | 26 | 14 | 16 |
| Allogeneic Unrelated | 15 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 25 | 23 |
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BMT Program Director
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Koen van Besien, MD, PhD | (216) 844-0139 |
Transplant Medical Director
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Koen van Besien, MD, PhD | (216) 844-0139 |
Transplant Physician
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Ok-Kyong Chaekal, MD | (216) 844-0139 |
| Brenda Cooper, MD | (216) 844-3213 |
| Changchun Deng, MD, PhD | (216) 844-0139 |
| Molly Gallogly, MD, PhD | (216) 844-0139 |
| Rebecca Klisovic, MD | (216) 844-3951 |
| Leland Metheny, MD | (216) 983-4753 |
| Benjamin Tomlinson, MD | (216) 286-9185 |
| Koen van Besien, MD, PhD | (216) 844-0139 |
Transplant Nurse Practitioner
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Linda Baer, MSN | (216) 844-3951 |
| Kristen Bakalarz, MSN, NP-C, AOCNP | (216) 844-3951 |
| Carmen Barna, MSN, NP-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Lauren Brister, MSN, NP-C, AOCNP | (216) 844-3951 |
| Nina Dambrosio, MSN, NP-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Lisa Davis, MSN, NP-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Nicholas Donato, MSN, NP-C | (216) 844-3951 |
| Theresa Gersin, MSN, NP-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Jingnan Hou, MSN, NP-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Megan Kuhlenschmidt, MSN, NP-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Chad Lucas, APRN-CNP | |
| Laura Mitchell, MSN, NP-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Molly Porter, MSN, NP-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Amanda Spivack, MSN, NP-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Kelly Vishak, MSN, NP-C | (216) 844-3951 |
Transplant Physician Assistant
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Abbey Blair, PA-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Xhuliana Fafaj, PA-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Evan Janoch, PA-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Mike Knaggs, PA-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Keara Matthews, PA-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Hinali Patel, PA-C | (216) 844-3951 |
| Rachel Poyle, PA-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Elke Raab, PA-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Ginger Rogers, PA-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Elyse Schnabel, PA-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| Michael Vidmar-McEwen, PA-C | (216) 286-3333 |
| April Waby, PA-C | (216) 286-3333 |
Transplant Nurse
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Nancy Buchta, RN | (216) 844-8657 |
| Sydney Halfhill | (216) 844-4723 |
| Nicole Piascik, RN, BSN | (216) 844-3614 |
| Michelle Powichrowski, RN, BSN | (216) 844-5830 |
| Olivia Sir Louis, RN, BSN | (216) 844-3659 |
| Lucina Todl | (216) 844-3708 |
Transplant Coordinator
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Nancy Buchta, RN | (216) 844-8657 |
| Merle Kolk, MPH | (216) 844-8473 |
| Nicole Piascik, RN, BSN | (216) 844-3614 |
| Michelle Powichrowski, RN, BSN | (216) 844-5830 |
| Adrian Simpson, BS, CHAA | (216) 844-5830 |
| Olivia Sir Louis, RN, BSN | (216) 844-3659 |
BMT Psychologist
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Brandstetter, MD | (216) 983-5657 |
BMT Social Worker
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Amy Eliason, MSSA, LISW-S | (216) 286-6397 |
| Pamela Gleisser, MSW, LISW | (216) 286-7079 |
| Janelle Haney, MSSA, LISW | (216) 286-3815 |
| Kelli Masi, LSW | |
| Andrea Moskowitz, MSW, LISW | (216) 286-3017 |
BMT Other Patient Support Services Personnel
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Regina Carlisle, MSN, BSN, RN, OCN |
