As part of our Center of Excellence for Classical Hematology at Smilow Cancer Hospital, our hematologists provide a full spectrum of highly specialized care to patients with nonmalignant hematology disorders and participate in research to advance treatment options. The types of disorders cared for are varied and include thrombosis, anemia, bleeding and platelet disorders, and other hematological conditions and rare diseases. Our hematologists work closely with a specialized team of advanced practice providers (APPs) and nurses, in addition to our colleagues in Laboratory and Transfusion Medicine, in order to provide a multidisciplinary clinical focus. Community outreach and education are key components of the program in order to improve awareness and understanding of non-cancer blood disorders and train the next generation of physicians, APPs, and nurses. We offer treatment for: Thrombosis: blood clots blocking blood vessels Anemia: a lower-than-normal amount of healthy red blood cells Bleeding and platelet disorders: an abnormal decrease or increase in platelets or platelet dysfunction; abnormal bruising or bleeding; low or dysfunctional platelets Other hematological conditions: hemoglobin disorders, thalassemia, red cell enzyme or membrane disorders, low white blood cells Rare diseases: porphyria, PNH, mast cell disorders, eosinophil and histiocyte disorders, cold agglutinin disease

We offer bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cell, and cord blood transplants for a wide range of diseases, including cancer, blood disorders, immune system diseases, genetic diseases, and bone marrow failure syndromes. Our highly trained medical team understands the application of research-based therapies, and cares for the unique needs of children undergoing bone marrow transplantation. In addition to physicians and nurse practitioners, our team includes a transplant coordinator, social worker, care coordinator, nutritionist, pharmacist, child life specialist, radiation oncologists, psychiatrist, and physical therapist. We offer: Autologous stem cell transplants using the child’s own cells Allogeneic transplants using HLA-matched sibling donors Allogeneic transplants from unrelated or partially matched related donors for children who do not have a matched sibling donor Cord blood transplants using the umbilical cord blood of a sibling or unrelated donor