Our Arizona Blood Cancer Experts
The Blood Cancer Program at City of Hope® Cancer Center Arizona is home to a nationally recognized team of experts providing advanced care for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood disorders. Patients have access to leading-edge treatments, including stem cell transplantation, CAR T cell therapy, bispecific antibody therapy and other innovative therapies tailored to each patient's diagnosis and treatment goals. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “high-performing” hospital for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma treatment in 2026-27, our Blood Cancer Program brings together experts across specialties to develop personalized short- and long-term care plans.
Hematology Oncology Team
Aileen Go, M.D., is a cellular therapy expert with City of Hope in Phoenix. Learn about her background, education and experience treating cancer patients.
Dr. Tibor Kovacsovics joined City of Hope Phoenix in April 2023 as a hematologic oncologist, focusing his practice on the diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers.
Dr. Jeffrey Schriber joined City of Hope in Phoenix, Arizona, in December 2020.
Dr. Misam Zawit is a hematologic oncologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Phoenix where he works with patients undergoing treatment for a variety of blood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome and bone marrow failure syndromes.
Blood Cancer Types We Treat
Blood cancer takes many forms, from some of the most commonly diagnosed hematologic malignancies to rarer blood disorders and treatment-related conditions.
No matter your diagnosis, you can expect leading-edge diagnostic tools to help identify and characterize blood cancers, along with innovative treatment options for a wide range of hematologic cancers and related conditions, including:
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Myeloma
- Amyloidosis
- Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
- Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
- Bone marrow failure disorders
- Cancer treatment-related complications and side effects
Personalized Blood Cancer Care in Arizona
Whether a type of leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma (hematologic malignancy) is newly diagnosed, slow-growing, aggressive or complex, City of Hope Arizona’s Blood Cancer Program offers personalized care based on each patient’s cancer, overall health and individual needs. Our multidisciplinary team brings together established treatments, innovative therapies and clinical research to provide options at every stage of a patient’s journey. Personalized treatment options may include:
- Blood stem cell and bone marrow transplantation
- CAR T cell therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Radiation therapy
- Genetic testing
- Genomic testing
What Sets Our Arizona Blood Cancer Program Apart?
From rapid access to advanced therapies and clinical trials to deep expertise in complex blood cancers, City of Hope Arizona offers patients specialized care backed by decades of experience.
Faster access to care: Same-day consultations, with treatment plans available within five to seven days, depending on insurance coverage.
Advanced treatment options: Access to innovative therapies, including CAR T cell therapy, bispecific antibodies and clinical trials not widely available elsewhere in Arizona.
Specialized expertise: Experience treating rare and complex lymphoma subtypes, including peripheral T-cell lymphoma, double-hit B-cell lymphoma and AIDS-related lymphoma.
BMT and cellular therapy leadership: City of Hope is home to one of the world’s largest bone marrow transplant programs and is a leader in cellular immunotherapies, including CAR T cell therapy.
Rigorous quality standards: Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) accreditation recognizes our program for meeting the highest standards in adult allogeneic and autologous stem cell therapy, immune effector cell therapy, cell therapy product collection and cell therapy product processing.
Make an Appointment with Our Blood Cancer Team
Managing the details of blood cancer care can be complex. You don’t have to do it alone. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with blood cancer, is seeking a second opinion or wants to learn more about our Blood Cancer Program, call (877) 524-4673 to make an appointment 24/7.