Location Info
Ochsner Healthcare - Pediatric
Blood Cancers and Stem Cell Transplant Program
Blood Cancers and Stem Cell Transplant Program
1514 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
New Orleans, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 842-3910
Patient Contact Number: (504) 842-3910
Background Data
i Unit:
Pediatric
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:
No
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:
No
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:
No
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:
2015
Year Autologous Open
The year the autologous and allogeneic transplant programs began
i Year Allogeneic Open:
2016
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.
| Pediatric Transplants | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autologous | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Allogeneic Related | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Allogeneic Unrelated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Click here to access data about the number of transplants performed at transplant centers for patients with a particular disease.
BMT Program Director
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Robert Vasquez, MD, PhD | (504) 842-3900 |
Transplant Medical Director
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Robert Vasquez, MD, PhD | (504) 842-3900 |
Transplant Physician
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Craig Lotterman, MD | (504) 842-3900 |
| Robert Vasquez, MD, PhD | (504) 842-3900 |
Transplant Nurse
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Michelle Defrisco, RN, BSN | (504) 842-5031 |
| Angela Delsa, RN | (504) 842-3900 |
| Jennifer Diamond, RN, BSN | (504) 842-2745 |
| Jodi Ormond, RN | (504) 842-4540 |
Transplant Coordinator
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Jodi Ormond, RN | (504) 842-4540 |
BMT Psychologist
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Kristin Canavera, PhD | (504) 842-5497 |
| Emily Crochet, PhD | (504) 842-5497 |
| Tracey Murry, PhD | (504) 842-2697 |
BMT Social Worker
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Mary Beth Chrestman, LCSW | (504) 842-3752 |
BMT Other Patient Support Services Personnel
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Brooke Hauser, MSCD | (504) 842-2063 |
