Location Info
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Hematology & Cellular Therapy Program
Hematology & Cellular Therapy Program
8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (310) 423-1160
Patient Contact Number: (310) 423-1160
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:
1990
Year Autologous Open
The year the autologous and allogeneic transplant programs began
i Year Allogeneic Open:
1990
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 | 59 | 83 | 75 | 72 | 79 | 96 |
| Allogeneic Related | 27 | 35 | 29 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Allogeneic Unrelated | 5 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 2 |
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Transplant Medical Director
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Ronald Paquette, MD | (310) 423-1160 |
Transplant Physician
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| John Chute, MD | (310) 423-1160 |
| Justin Darrah, MD | (310) 423-1160 |
| Hannah Lee, MD | (310) 423-1160 |
| Akil Merchant, MD | (310) 423-1160 |
| Noah Merin, MD, PhD | (310) 423-1160 |
| David Oveisi, MD | (310) 423-1160 |
| Joshua Sasine, MD | (310) 423-1160 |
| Robert Vescio, MD | (310) 423-1160 |
Transplant Nurse Practitioner
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Jose Causin, RN, MSN, AGNP-C | (310) 423-1160 |
| Seda Gharapetian, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, OCN | (310) 423-1160 |
| Donghee Kim, RN, MSN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC | (310) 423-1160 |
| Ruvy Kutilek, RN, MSN, AGACNP-BC, BMTCN, OCN | (310) 423-1160 |
| Christopher LoPiccolo, RN, MSN, AGAC, NP-BC | (310) 423-1160 |
| Alyssa Maskell, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CMSRN | (310) 423-1160 |
| Emma Mazzilli, RN, MSN | (310) 423-1160 |
Transplant Coordinator
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Yvette Federizo, RN, BSN, PHN, OCN | (310) 423-1160 |
| Jean Flores, RN, BSN, OCN | (310) 423-1160 |
| Margarita Guerrero, RN, BSN, OCN, CHTC | (310) 423-1160 |
| Michelle Lua, RN, BSN, MSN, OCN | (310) 423-1160 |
| Judith Aviva Schlesinger, RN, BSN | (424) 314-0658 |
| Anna Liza Stuart, RN, BSN | (310) 967-8347 |
| Leticia Uy, RN, BSN, OCN | (310) 423-1160 |
BMT Social Worker
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Angie Callejas, MSW | (310) 423-1124 |
