Chicago-Area Code Acute Leukemia™
FROM EMERGENCY CARE TO SPECIALIZED ONCOLOGY TREATMENT WITHIN 24 HOURS
When patients present to the emergency department or urgent care with signs suggestive of acute leukemia, prompt diagnostic evaluation and initiation of therapy are imperative, as the disease may progress rapidly and is associated with high morbidity and mortality if not treated right away. Given the urgency and complexity of care required for this patient population, City of Hope® Cancer Center, located midway between Milwaukee and Chicago, has established a streamlined process to expedite transfer to our hospital and ensure immediate access to specialized treatment.
How the One-Call Transfer Process Works
If you suspect acute leukemia, these are the steps to initiate the process:
- You’ll call 847-872-4066 to initiate a rapid transfer.
- An immediate peer-to-peer call will be arranged between you and a City of Hope clinician to discuss clinical observations and the best way to stabilize the patient for transfer.
- The patient will be transferred via ambulance to City of Hope.
Transfers may be requested and arranged from emergency rooms, as well as hospitals or provider practice offices. Any insurance barriers are addressed in real time by our team of experts.
Surrounding Acute Leukemia Patients with Comprehensive Support
City of Hope Chicago offers a comprehensive leukemia program through our long-standing hematologic malignancy program. When you refer a patient to our Northern Illinois hospital, you can be confident they will receive exceptional, evidence-based care, which:
- Integrates a multidisciplinary team of leukemia clinical experts, all under the same roof for continuity of care
- Maintains continuous accreditation by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
- Serves as the only location midway between Milwaukee and Chicago to offer the full spectrum of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, including autologous and allogeneic transplantation
- Utilizes comprehensive molecular profiling and risk assessment tools to help guide personalized treatment planning
- Provides access to leading-edge clinical trials, expanding therapeutic options for patients with leukemia
- Delivers long-term survivorship care to help minimize the risk of recurrence and improve quality of life
Meet the Chicago-Area Code Acute Leukemia Program Experts
Neil Dunavin, M.D., M.S.
Hematologic Oncologist
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
Dr. Dunavin works closely with patients diagnosed with hematologic malignancies, as well as blood disorders. He is an expert in leading-edge treatment options, including stem cell transplantation and immunotherapies.
Tulio Rodriguez, M.D.
Director, Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
Clinical Professor, Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
Dr. Rodriguez is an expert in the treatment of multiple myeloma, with over 20 years of experience in hematologic malignancies and bone marrow transplantation. He has performed over 2,500 to date and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Jacob D. Bitran, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P.
Hematologic Oncologist
Clinical Professor, Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
A nationally renowned expert with more than 50 years of experience treating hematologic malignancies, Dr. Bitran diagnoses and treats a wide range of blood cancers. Before taking on his current role at City of Hope, Dr. Bitran led a number of transformative blood cancer and stem cell transplant programs in the Chicagoland area.
Code Acute Leukemia Referral Form
Our Commitment to Clinical Excellence
Our Illinois program offers a dedicated multidisciplinary team that blends innovative research discoveries with superior clinical treatments. The result is improved outcomes for patients with various blood cancers, blood abnormalities and other hematologic disorders. Additionally, our program is recognized by:
Initiate a Code Acute Leukemia Transfer
To initiate a Code Acute Leukemia transfer, call 847-872-4066 to reach a member of our triage team 24/7.