Your Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Doctors and Specialists

Moffitt Cancer Center patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) aren’t cared for by just one doctor, but rather an entire multispecialty team. Our Malignant Hematology program features a team of medical oncologists, hematologists, pathologists, surgeons and other MDS doctors who specialize exclusively in MDS, and take a collaborative approach to treatment that focuses on attacking MDS from a variety of angles while comprehensively addressing our patients’ needs.     

Beyond our multispecialty team, there are several reasons why Moffitt is considered to be a worldwide leader in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of MDS:

• Every MDS doctor at Moffitt has ample experience treating all forms of MDS and acute myeloid leukemia, which can develop from more aggressive cases of MDS. In fact, we have one of the largest MDS programs in the United States. This means our MDS doctors have a unique level of experience treating even the rarest forms of MDS, and this expertise translates into better outcomes and quality of life for our patients.  
• MDS cases are regularly and carefully reviewed by Moffitt’s tumor board, which refines each patient’s individualized treatment plan according to his or her progress and specific needs.  
• Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center – the only one based in Florida. This distinction speaks directly to our commitment to molecular studies, cancer research and our robust clinical trial program, which is aimed at discovering new, innovative treatments for MDS and other malignancies.

Furthermore, patients in Moffitt’s MDS program have access to a full range of supportive care in the same location. Psychosocial counseling, side effect management, dietary advice and more are provided to our patients to help improve quality of life during the treatment process with an MDS doctor. 

Medically reviewed by David Sallman, MD, Malignant Hematology.

To consult with an MDS doctor at Moffitt, contact 1-888-663-3488 or complete a new patient registration form. Referrals are not required to visit Moffitt.

Your Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Specialists Team

Hematology

Jeffrey Lancet, MD

Department Chair

Program:
Malignant Hematology

Medical Oncology

Hugo Fernandez, MD

Department Chair

Program:
Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy at Memorial Healthcare System

Eric Padron, MD

Program:
Malignant Hematology

Kendra Sweet, MD

Program:
Malignant Hematology

Hematology/Oncology

Yehuda Deutsch, MD

Program:
Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy at Memorial Healthcare System

Rami Komrokji, MD

Program:
Malignant Hematology

Timothy Kubal, MD, MBA

Program:
Malignant Hematology

Andrew Kuykendall, MD

Program:
Malignant Hematology

Damian Laber, MD

Program:
Satellite and Community Oncology

Javier Pinilla, MD, PhD

Program:
Malignant Hematology

David Sallman, MD

Program:
Malignant Hematology

Jose Sandoval Sus, MD

Program:
Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy at Memorial Healthcare System

Chetasi Talati, MD

Program:
Malignant Hematology

Christopher Bianco, PA-C

Program:
Malignant Hematology

Alicia Canalejo, APRN

Mark Honor, PA

Carolina Leon, APRN

Catherine Quealy, APRN

Program:
Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy

Sara Tinsley, PhD, APRN

Cydney Warfield, APRN

Pathology

Kaaron Benson, MD

Program:
Pathology

Pedro Cano, MD, MBA

Program:
Pathology

Mohammad Hussaini, MD

Program:
Pathology

Lynn Moscinski, MD

Program:
Pathology

Dahui Qin, MD, PhD

Program:
Pathology

Elizabeth Sagatys, MD

Program:
Pathology

Jinming Song, MD, PhD

Program:
Pathology

Jianguo Tao, MD, PhD

Program:
Pathology

Ling Zhang, MD

Program:
Pathology

Xiaohui Zhang, MD, PhD

Program:
Pathology

Hailing Zhang, MD

Program:
Pathology

Kenian Liu, PhD

Program:
Pathology

Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy

Claudio Anasetti, MD

Program:
Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy

Nelli Bejanyan, MD

Program:
Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy

Hany Elmariah, MD, MS

Program:
Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy

Rawan Faramand, MD

Program:
Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy

Farhad Khimani, MD

Program:
Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy

Asmita Mishra, MD

Program:
Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy

Taiga Nishihori, MD

Program:
Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy

Lia Perez, MD

Program:
Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy

Joseph Pidala, MD, PhD

Program:
Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy

Leo Malpica

Radiology