Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Find an MDS Expert

Select from the list below to learn more about our hematologists, their education, training, board certifications, current publications, and specific areas of expertise.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Martin S. Tallman, MD -- Chief, Leukemia Service
Martin S. Tallman
Chief, Leukemia Service
Omar I. Abdel-Wahab, MD
Omar I. Abdel-Wahab
Stephen S. Chung, MD
Stephen S. Chung
Virginia M. Klimek, MD
Virginia M. Klimek
Peter Maslak, MD -- Chief, Hematology Laboratory Service
Peter Maslak
Chief, Hematology Laboratory Service
Raajit Rampal
Raajit K. Rampal

Blood & Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation

Ann A. Jakubowski, MD, PhD -- Clinical Director, Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Outpatient Unit
Ann A. Jakubowski
Clinical Director, Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Outpatient Unit
Esperanza B. Papadopoulos, MD -- Clinical Director, Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Inpatient Unit
Esperanza B. Papadopoulos
Clinical Director, Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Inpatient Unit
Hugo R. Castro-Malaspina, MD
Hugo R. Castro-Malaspina
Pictured: Sergio Giralt
Sergio A. Giralt
Chief, Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service

Nursing

Nurses play an important role in caring for patients at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, and are often the members of the treatment team with whom you will have the most contact. Your nurses bring extraordinary knowledge, experience, and expertise to your care, because they specialize in helping people with your particular type of cancer. Your nurses will help you through your experience at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, whether you are being treated in the hospital or as an outpatient.

Nurses at Memorial Sloan-Kettering collaborate with doctors and other members of your patient care team to develop a treatment plan that is right for you. The nurses on your team provide a range of services — administering therapies, monitoring your treatment and watching out for side effects, educating you and your family about what to expect during treatment, and offering emotional support. Nurses also help coordinate your appointments, communicate important information to various members of your patient care team, and keep track of other details related to your treatment. Nurses at Memorial Sloan-Kettering maintain a patient-centered focus, placing your needs and preferences first.