Dr. Sergio A. Giralt, MD, is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist with deep expertise in stem cell transplantation for patients with blood disorders. He trained and worked for many years at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, where he served as Deputy Chair of the Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies. In May 2010, he joined Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to lead the Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Service, serving as Chief until February 2020. His career has been defined by a commitment to expanding access to life-saving transplant therapies, particularly for older and more medically vulnerable patients.
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Research papers · PubMed
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Known for
Bone marrow transplant and stem cell transplant
The distinction that sets them apart from other bone marrow transplant specialist & cellular therapists.
Specializes in
Autologous stem cell transplant and chemotherapy
A narrow focus means they see far more of these cases than a general oncologist.
Background
Education
Medical school: MD, Universidad Central de Venezuela
Residency: Internal Medicine - Good Samaritan Hospital
Fellowship: Medical Oncology - MD Anderson Cancer Center
Board certifications: Internal Medicine · Hematology · Medical Oncology