Dr. Alexis M. Cruz-Chacon, MD, Internist
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Dr. Alexis M. Cruz-Chacon, MD

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

715 Ponce de León PDA 37 1/2 San Juan PR, 00936-2712

About

Dr. Alexis M Cruz Chacón is a faculty member of Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo and director of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at the institution. He is also an attending physician at the San Juan City Hospital Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship program and an investigator for the Puerto Rico NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) at that institution. 

His medical practice is dedicated to blood and marrow hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) of adult patients (autologous and allogeneic), long-term follow-up and management of complications after allogeneic HSCT, and evaluation plus treatment of hematologic malignancies (Leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndrome, Myeloproliferative disorders, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma).

Education and Training

MD at the Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine

Board Certification

ABIM: Internal Medicine

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Blood and Marrow TransplantationImmunotherapyMalignant Hematology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • NCORP Research Program -

Awards

  • The Leading Physicians of The World (2016)   
  • Professionalism Award � VA Caribbean Healthcare System (2013)   
  • Magna Cum Laude. BS Univertsity of Puerto Rico � Rio Piedras Campus (2003)   

Treatments

  • Internal Medicine, Hematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation

Fellowships

  • San Juan City Hospital, 2013

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology, The American Society of Hematology, American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation

Articles and Publications

  • 1. Cruz Chacon A. Progenitores hematopoyeticos: Conceptos esenciales para entender su trasplante como terapia para cancer. Revista Galenus. Vol 50/A?o 8/ Vol 1. March 2015.

    2. Cruz-Chacn A, Mathews J, Ayala E. Transplantation in Rare Lymphoproliferative and Histiocytic Disorders. Cancer Control. Vol 21(4):335-42. October 2014.

    3. Cruz-Chacn A, Perkins J, Pidala JA, Kim J, Yue B, Field T, Anasetti C. Impact of a Lower Busulfan Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC) Dosing Target on Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) Outcomes. Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Vol 16(2):S340. February 2012.

    4. Caceres W, Cruz A. Renal Cell Carcinoma: Molecularly Targeted Therapy. Puerto Rico Health Science Journal. Vol. 30(2):73-77. June 2011.

    5. Santiago K, Reyes O, Cruz A, Rodrguez N, Cceres W. Adult Evans Syndrome: Complete hematologic recovery with steroids and rituximab. Boletn Asociacin Mdica de Puerto Rico. Vol. 102(2):33-36. 2010.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Lot of sacrifice and hard work. Like Albert Einstein said: \"In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity\". My biggest motivation for my carreer and professional goals had been the need for better therapies for adult patients with hematologic malignancies in Puerto Rico, including clinical trials and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Areas of research

  • As specialist in adult blood and marrow transplantation, Dr. Cruz focuses much of his clinical and research interests to the treatment of hematologic malignancies with novel molecular therapies and immunotherapies, development of new transplant conditioning and post-transplant maintenance regimens, and expanding blood and marrow transplantation and other therapies for hematologic malignancies to the elderly population.

Teaching and speaking

  • Dr. Cruz is an attending physician at the San Juan City Hospital Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship program. He is also an associate professor (Ad Honorum) for the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine at the Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship program.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Spending Time With Family, Scuba Diving, Photography

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of the The American Society of Hematology

Areas of research

As specialist in adult blood and marrow transplantation, Dr. Cruz focuses much of his clinical and research interests to the treatment of hematologic malignancies with novel molecular therapies and immunotherapies, development of new transplant conditioning and post-transplant maintenance regimens, and expanding blood and marrow transplantation and other therapies for hematologic malignancies to the elderly population.

Dr. Alexis M. Cruz-Chacon, MD's Practice location

Auxilio Mutuo / Trasplante Médula Osea

715 Ponce de León PDA 37 1/2 -
San Juan, PR 00936-2712
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Hospital Auxilio Mutuo

600 Blvd de la Montana Apt 383 -
San Juan , PR 00926
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HOSPITAL AUXILIO MUTUO -
SAN JUAN, PR 00919
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San Juan, PR 00915
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