University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Background data
Program type: AdultNMDP Transplant Center: Yes
FACT Approved - Autologous: Yes
FACT Approved - Allogeneic: Yes
Year Autologous Open: 1992
Year Allogeneic Open:1994
Location Info
University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterAdult BMT Program 1475 Northwest 12th Ave (D8-4)
Miami, Florida,
Phone Number : (305) 243-5302
Website : https://umiamihealth.org/en/sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center/treatments-and-services/hematologic-(blood)-cancers-
Number of Transplants Performed
Numbers displayed are the most recent data provided by this center.| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autologous | 140 | 121 | 117 | - | - | - |
| Allogeneic Related | 28 | 21 | 14 | - | - | - |
| Allogeneic Unrelated | 65 | 45 | 48 | - | - | - |
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BMT Program Director
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Debra-Denise Chinquee, ARNP | (305) 243-3676 |
Transplant Physician
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Amer Beitinjaneh, MD | (305) 243-6626 |
| Antonio Jimenez, MD | (305) 243-6626 |
| Denise Pereira, MD | (305) 243-2905 |
| Lazaros Lekakis, MD | |
| Mark Goodman, MD | (305) 243-6520 |
| Trent Wang, DO, MPH | (305) 243-6444 |
| Jay Spiegel, MD | (305) 243-0372 |
Transplant Nurse Practitioner
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Anne Plaisimond, APRN | (305) 243-1335 |
| Christopher de la Paz, APRN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Douglas Carollo, ARNP, BMTCN | (305) 243-3113 |
| Janet Rivero, APRN | (305) 243-3661 |
| Juan Ramirez, ARNP | (305) 243-1715 |
| Karla Mones, MSN | (305) 243-0168 |
| Laura Baquero, APRN | (305) 243-3126 |
| Meilin Diaz-Paez, APRN | (305) 243-3601 |
| Michelle Emokpae, ARNP | (305) 243-5426 |
| Michelle Sapp, ARNP | (305) 243-9684 |
| Pepita Jean, ARNP, BMTCN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Precious Reese, APRN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Selgrys Cisneros, ARNP | (305) 243-3044 |
| Stephanie Sosa, APRN, ACONP | (305) 243-6063 |
| Yvette Morlote, APRN | (305) 243-3661 |
Transplant Nurse
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Adriana Birchenough, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Amed Gonalez, BSN-RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Angelique Linley, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Anne Chinye, PhD- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Barbara Bravo, MSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Calmetia Hird, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Cynthia Moran, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Evangeline Palos, BSN-RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Faika Shah, MSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Giselle Egues, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Jacqueline Brown, BSN -RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Joan Chung, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Joan Hall Isaacs, BSN-RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Jorge Alejandro Barriel Machin, BSN -RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Leila Mallari, BSN -RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Lorena Rebaza, BSN- RN- OCN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Marlene Campbell Smith, MSN-RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Shari Cobbett, MSN-RN ,BMTCN, MBA | (305) 243-0190 |
| Tenese Lisle, AA- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Vera Suzuki, BSN, RN, OCN | |
| Victor Patalinghug, RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Williams Rejas Yucra, RN | (305) 243-9921 |
Transplant Coordinator
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Aldona Rathod, RN Nurse Specialist | (305) 243-5331 |
| Daniela Vaccino, RN Nurse Specialist | (305) 243-8994 |
| Elizabeth Suarez, RN | (305) 243-8128 |
| Giselle Cabrera, MSN, Nurse Specialist | (305) 243-5958 |
| Jessica Leyes, RN Case Manager | (305) 243-7064 |
| Joan Hall Isaacs, BSN-RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Lisa Cabral, RN Nurse Specialist | (305) 243-6657 |
| Maria Santamaria, RN Nurse Specialist | (305) 243-9704 |
| Peggy McNiece, RN, BA, CHTC | (305) 243-6447 |
BMT Psychologist
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Maria Rueda-Lara, MD | (305) 243-4129 |