The mission of the Leukemia, Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Ochsner Medical Center is to provide exceptional care for patients with hematologic malignancies from diagnosis through treatment, long-term follow-up and survivorship.
A multidisciplinary team of physicians and staff are committed to providing expertise, innovation and personalized care and will work together to assist you in any way possible.
Program at a Glance
- Special focus on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
- Dedicated Hematology and Oncology inpatient facility
- Leukemia and transplant unit containing high quality air purification and filtration systems
- On site processing of harvested stem cells through the Ochsner Blood Bank and the American Association of Blood Banks
- New outpatient infusion suite dedicated to the transplant patients
- Active clinical trials
Our experience in treating patients with a broad range of hematologic malignancies, coupled with cutting-edge research and The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, combine to offer you highly specialized and comprehensive care in a patient friendly, state-of-the-art facility.
Patient Benefits
Ochsner is in the process of building an international reputation for its state-of-the-art treatment of leukemia, blood and bone marrow transplantation. The hospital’s comprehensive program provides the full range of care and treatment from diagnosis to long-term follow-up of all adult hematologic malignancies.
A unique collaboration among highly trained and experienced physicians from Ochsner and LSU Health Science Center provide optimal care for oncology patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, aplastic anemia and certain immune deficiency diseases.
In addition, the hospital’s comprehensive hematology facility is specifically designed with hepa filtration and positive air pressure to reduce risk of patient infection. The stem cell laboratory, part of the Ochsner Blood Bank, was fully equipped as a free-standing stem cell processing laboratory to facilitate transplants. A dedicated outpatient infusion suite supports the transfusion needs of leukemia and transplant patients, as well.
For more information on the Ochsner Cancer Institute Leukemia, Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Program please call us directly at 504-842-2950.
