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Location Info

City of Hope Chicago
Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
2520 Elisha Ave
Zion, IL 60099
Phone: (888) 828-4888
Patient Contact Number: (888) 828-4888
https://www.cityofhope.org/locations/chicago/blood-cancer-center/stem-cell-transplants

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:  1994
Year Autologous Open
The year the autologous and allogeneic transplant programs began
i Year Allogeneic Open:  1999
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 Transplants201820192020202120222023
Autologous1619141568
Allogeneic Related894626
Allogeneic Unrelated475432

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BMT Program Director

Name Phone
Roy Thomas, MS, MBA (888) 828-4888

Transplant Medical Director

Name Phone
Tulio Rodriguez, MD (888) 828-4888

Transplant Nurse Practitioner

Name Phone
Andrea Good (888) 828-4888

Transplant Nurse

Name Phone
Vilma Ritacca, RN (888) 828-4888

Transplant Coordinator

Name Phone
Sandi Hucker, BSN, RN
Vilma Ritacca, RN (888) 828-4888

BMT Psychologist

Name Phone
Nancy Schell, MD (888) 828-4888

BMT Social Worker

Name Phone
Alexandria Callahan, LCPC, BC-DMT, GLCMA (847) 872-4786