About the Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at Orlando Health Cancer Institute

At Orlando Health Cancer Institute, we understand how difficult it can be to receive a cancer or other serious medical diagnosis. Our Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy program provides treatment for a range of conditions that affect the body’s bone marrow. Using state-of-the-art technology, we offer the latest treatment options for both adult and pediatric patients. Our team of caring and experienced experts are dedicated to providing the highest level of care, guiding you through the entire treatment process and supporting you every step of the way.

To further highlight our commitment to quality care, our program has earned accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), which sets the global standard for the highest quality of patient care in cellular therapy. Voluntary accreditation is earned through a rigorous process of meeting the most comprehensive standards in the field, and earning FACT accreditation is the mark of excellence for programs providing cellular therapy, including bone marrow transplant. Receiving care from a FACT-accredited program further assures you of a team of expert providers delivering patient-first, top-level care.

Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Team

The Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy team includes oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, nurses, therapists, researchers and counselors. We work together as a multidisciplinary team to help you.

Our Team

Samme Imondi, APRN-BC

Cancer - Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy

Samme Imondi, APRN-BC

Cancer - Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy

Yasser A. Khaled, MD

Cancer - Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy

Yasser A. Khaled, MD

Cancer - Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy

Jessica Mckeefery, MSN, FNP-C

Cancer - Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy

Jessica Mckeefery, MSN, FNP-C

Cancer - Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy

Megan Smith, MSN, APRN-BC

Cancer - Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy

Megan Smith, MSN, APRN-BC

Cancer - Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy

What Is Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy?

Another name for a bone marrow transplant is a stem cell transplant. Bone marrow is a spongy material found inside your bones. The main function of the bone marrow is to make stem cells that can produce blood cells. Stem cells can turn into platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells that are necessary for your body to function.

A bone marrow transplant is used to treat cancer and other blood or immune system disorders.

It replaces the cancerous or faulty cells inside your marrow with healthy ones. Our transplant team can use either your stem cells or cells from a donor.

Advantages for Pediatric and Adult Patients

The advantages of a bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy at Orlando Health include the ability to receive a transplant and follow-up care in one location with no need to travel to other cities or hospitals.

Advantages of bone marrow transplant treatment include:

Replacement of damaged or cancerous bone marrow cells with healthy cells
New stem cells may kill cancer cells after treatment

Conditions we treat

Conditions We Treat

Conditions We Treat

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What to Expect

What to Expect

What to Expect

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Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Locations

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ER Wait Times

Information will update every 5 minutes. ER Wait Times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. Estimated Wait Times as of: Sunday, September 24, 2023 9:43 AM

Distance(Use My Location)		Wait Time
Bayfront Health Emergency Room - Crossroads	Directions	0 min
Bayfront Health Emergency Room - Pinellas Park	Directions	2 min
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg	Directions	7 min
Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital	Directions	5 min
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children	Directions	13 min
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital	Directions	2 min
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Blue Cedar	Directions	4 min
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Four Corners	Directions	2 min
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Lake Mary	Directions	0 min
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Osceola	Directions	0 min
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Randal Park	Directions	1 min
Orlando Health Emergency Room - Reunion Village	Directions	12 min
Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital	Directions	4 min
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center	Directions	2 min
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital	Directions	8 min
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital	Directions	7 min
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital	Directions	4 min