Location Info
University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adult BMT Program
Adult BMT Program
1475 Northwest 12th Ave (D8-4)
Miami, FL 33136
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: (305) 243-5302
Patient Contact Number: (305) 243-5302
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:
1992
Year Autologous Open
The year the autologous and allogeneic transplant programs began
i Year Allogeneic Open:
1994
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 | 131 | 140 | 121 | 117 | ||
| Allogeneic Related | 38 | 28 | 21 | 14 | ||
| Allogeneic Unrelated | 53 | 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 |
| Mark Goodman, MD | (305) 243-6520 |
| Antonio Jimenez, MD | (305) 243-6626 |
| Lazaros Lekakis, MD | |
| Denise Pereira, MD | (305) 243-2905 |
| Jay Spiegel, MD | (305) 243-0372 |
| Trent Wang, DO, MPH | (305) 243-6444 |
Transplant Nurse Practitioner
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Laura Baquero, APRN | (305) 243-3126 |
| Douglas Carollo, ARNP, BMTCN | (305) 243-3113 |
| Selgrys Cisneros, ARNP | (305) 243-3044 |
| Christopher de la Paz, APRN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Meilin Diaz-Paez, MSN | (305) 243-3601 |
| Michelle Emokpae, ARNP | (305) 243-5426 |
| Pepita Jean, ARNP, BMTCN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Karla Mones, MSN | (305) 243-0168 |
| Yvette Morlote, APRN | (305) 243-3661 |
| Anne Plaisimond, APRN | (305) 243-1335 |
| Juan Ramirez, ARNP | (305) 243-1715 |
| Precious Reese, APRN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Janet Rivero, APRN | (305) 243-3661 |
| Michelle Sapp, ARNP | (305) 243-9684 |
| Stephanie Sosa, APRN, ACONP | (305) 243-6063 |
Transplant Nurse
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Jorge Alejandro Barriel Machin, BSN -RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Adriana Birchenough, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Barbara Bravo, MSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Jacqueline Brown, BSN -RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Marlene Campbell Smith, MSN-RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Anne Chinye, PhD- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Joan Chung, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Shari Cobbett, MSN-RN ,BMTCN, MBA | (305) 243-0190 |
| Giselle Egues, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Amed Gonalez, BSN-RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Joan Hall Isaacs, BSN-RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Calmetia Hird, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Angelique Linley, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Tenese Lisle, AA- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Leila Mallari, BSN -RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Cynthia Moran, BSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Evangeline Palos, BSN-RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Victor Patalinghug, RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Lorena Rebaza, BSN- RN- OCN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Williams Rejas Yucra, RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Faika Shah, MSN- RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Vera Suzuki, BSN, RN, OCN |
Transplant Coordinator
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Lisa Cabral, RN Nurse Specialist | (305) 243-6657 |
| Giselle Cabrera, MSN, Nurse Specialist | (305) 243-5958 |
| Joan Hall Isaacs, BSN-RN | (305) 243-9921 |
| Jessica Leyes, RN Case Manager | (305) 243-7064 |
| Peggy McNiece, RN, BA, CHTC | (305) 243-6447 |
| Aldona Rathod, RN Nurse Specialist | (305) 243-5331 |
| Maria Santamaria, RN Nurse Specialist | (305) 243-9704 |
| Elizabeth Suarez, RN | (305) 243-8128 |
| Daniela Vaccino, RN Nurse Specialist | (305) 243-8994 |
BMT Psychologist
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Maria Rueda-Lara, MD | (305) 243-4129 |
BMT Social Worker
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Adriana Alvarez, LCSW | (305) 243-2572 |
| Elise James, MSW/LCSW | |
| Katleen Leon, MSW | |
| Vanessa Ruiz, LCSW | (305) 243-4194 |
| Benjamin Seiglie, MSW/LCSW | |
| Alexia zadok, LCSW | (305) 243-0602 |
