My Medical Team
Dr. Broun
Dr Broun and Margi Bryant, RN
E. Randolph Broun, M.D., has been the Medical Director of The Jewish Hospital Blood and Marrow Transplant Program since 1997. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. Before coming to Cincinnati, Dr. Broun served as Director of the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at St. Louis University Health Sciences Center and medical director of the Indiana University/Indiana Regional Cancer Center Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at Community Hospital, Indianapolis. He was also Medical Director of the Indiana University Hematology/Oncology Unit.
Interesting Facts about Dr. Broun:
- My mom approved of him immediately when she saw that his first name was Edward (my father’s name). I have not had the heart to tell her that it does not appear that he goes by that name.
- He owns a 1st Edition Kindle but I have the 2nd.
RN Reilman and Dr. James Essell, M.D.
James Essell, M.D., has been an Associate Medical Director of The Jewish Hospital Blood and Marrow Transplant Program since 1994. He is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. Dr. Essell has also served as an Associate Medical Director for Hospice of The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati and hematologist/medical oncologist and Director of Clinical Research at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in Texas.
Dr. Sigmund
Duane Sigmund, M.D., has been an Associate Medical Director of The Jewish Hospital Blood and Marrow Transplant Program since 1996. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. Dr. Sigmund has also served as Director of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Program at University Hospital in Cincinnati.
Dr. Firhaus
BMT Nurses and Other Staff
(I am horrible with names, titles and other minor details so forgive me. If I spelled your name wrong or have omitted your name please contact me through this site and I will correct it.)
Jeanette
- Judy and Tonia
Interesting Facts:
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Judy introduced me to my new favorite word: Neutropenic
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Tonia graduated from Otterbein College – My alma mater
Abony
Dana
Jen
Why choose The Cancer Center at Jewish Hospital?
The Cancer Center at Jewish Hospital offers a complete array of state-of-the-art cancer screening, prevention, early detection and treatment programs, all approved by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Patients have access to the full scope of services required to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and support patients with cancer and their families.
Medical oncology, or chemotherapy, is the use of drugs to treat cancer. It is often used in conjunction with other treatments, such as such as radiation therapy or surgery. Patients are often treated using a combination of drug therapies in order to minimize the chances of resistance to any one drug.
The Jewish Hospital offers the latest chemotherapy treatments in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Your Jewish Hospital oncology team will work closely with you to administer the right combination of treatments that achieve the best outcomes in eliminating the cancer while helping you remain as comfortable as possible and well-informed.
Our highly skilled and experienced team of physicians, nurses, technicians and other professionals are all dedicated to providing patients with the highest level of personal care, answers to your questions, understanding and compassion. At Jewish Hospital, we care for the whole person.
The Jewish Hospital is home to Greater Cincinnati’s only adult Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, a highly sophisticated treatment program that inspires an even higher commitment to medical excellence throughout the entire center.
The Cancer Center at Jewish Hospital is in a convenient location for both inpatient and outpatient services, with easy access from the parking facilities for patients, families and caregivers.
