The Blood and Marrow Transplant Program team specializes in providing autologous and allogeneic transplants for cancer patients, particularly those with leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. The interdisciplinary team includes medical oncologists/hematologists, pathologists, nurses, nutritionists, social workers, and genetic counselors.
Saul
Yanovich, M.D.
Professor; Clinical Director, Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT);
Special Interests: Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT); Cancer
Medical Degree: Javeriana University School of Medicine, Bogota, Columbia
Residency: University of Miami Hospitals, Miami, FL
Fellowship: Dana Farber Cancer Center Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Certification: Internal Medicine; Hematology; Medical Oncology
410-328-7904 / appointments
410-328-6841 / academic office
Görgün
Akpek, M.D., M.H.S.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Special Interests: Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT); Graft-Versus-Host Disease; Graft Engineering;
Treatment of Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, and Aplastic Anemia
Medical Degree: Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
M.H.S.: Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Clinical Investigation
Residency: Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
Fellowships: Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Medical Oncology;
Boston University Medical Center, Hematology and Oncology; Johns Hopkins University, Bone Marrow Transplantation
Certification: Internal Medicine
410-328-7904 / appointments
410-328-1230 / academic office
Ashraf
Z. Badros, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine, Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program
Special Interests: Multiple Myeloma Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
Medical Degree: Ain Shams University, College of Medicine
Residency: Ain Shams University, Harbor Hospital Center/University of Maryland
Fellowship: Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Georgetown University Medical Center, Lombardi Cancer Center
Certification: Internal Medicine; Medical Oncology
410-328-7904 / appointments
410-328-1230 / academic office
Michael
Kleinberg, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer's Infectious Disease Program
Special Interests: Infectious Diseases in Cancer Patients; Cancer
Medical Degree: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowship: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Infectious Diseases
Certification: Internal Medicine; Infectious Diseases
410-328-7904 / appointments
410-328-0372 / academic office
Aaron
Rapoport, M.D.
Professor of Medicine; Director, Gene Medicine/Lymphoma
Special Interests: Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT)-Autologous/Allogeneic, Hematologic Malignancies; Cancer
Medical Degree: Harvard University Medical School
Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester
Fellowship: University of Rochester School of Medicine, Hematology;
University of Rochester, Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Certification: Hematology; Internal Medicine
410-328-7904 / appointments
410-328-1230 / academic office
Kathleen
Ruehle, R.N., O.C.N.
410-328-1229/office
Kristen Virts, R.N., B.S.N., O.C.N.
410-328-1229/office
Stephanie Klara, R.N.
410-328-1229/office
Genetic Counseling:
Jessica Rispoli Joines, M.G.C., C.G.C.
Certified Genetic Counselor
410-328-2294
Clinical Nutrition Services
Mindy Athas, R.D., C.S.O., L.D.N.
Outpatient Dietitian, Nutritionist & Certified Oncology Specialist
410-328-5462
Jenny
Ratta, R.D., L.D.N., C.N.S.D.
Senior Dietitian
410-328-5462
Psychosocial Services:
Julie Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry; Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry
Special Interests: Psychosocial Oncology; Pretransplant Evaluation; Medical
Crisis Counseling; Adjustment to Chronic and Terminal Illness; Grief Therapy
Medical Degree: Wayne State University
Residency: Geisinger Medical Center, Clinical Psychology
Fellowship: University of Maryland, Psychosocial Oncology, Medical Crisis Counseling
410-328-6553 / appointments
410-328-6091 / academic office