Dr. Amin Firoozmand is a U.S. board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist with advanced training in bone marrow transplantation. He completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he worked under Nobel Laureate Dr. Gregg Semenza on stem-cell and angiogenesis biology.
Dr. Firoozmand has held academic and leadership positions in the U.S. and abroad, including Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Seidman Comprehensive Cancer Center.
He currently practices at the Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
He specializes in hematology and medical oncology. Bilingual in English and Persian, he earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Isfahan in Iran and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He completed residency training at the University of Maryland Prince George’s Medical Center, followed by two fellowships, one in bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy at University Hospitals of Cleveland and the other in hematology and oncology at the University of Minnesota.
Dr Firoozmand’s research interests include the most recent novel developments in stem cell transplant as well as cellular therapy for variety of conditions, such as malignant hematologic disorders. He is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantations, as well as other professional organizations.
Dr. Firoozmand comes from a family of physicians. “Growing up, I witnessed the hard work my aunts and
uncle put into their medical training, and later, I was inspired by the profound impact they had on their patients’ lives,” he recalls.
He chose to specialize in hematology and oncology after first gaining extensive exposure to the cancer field through rotations at various University of Maryland- affiliated hospitals. “My passion for the science behind stem cell research and the profound relationships formed with my patients fuels my commitment to care,” he explains.
His patient care philosophy centers around helping others in their time of need. “As a hematologist, I often meet patients during some of the most challenging times in their lives. I find purpose in offering support and guidance to both patients and their families. One’s life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others. I feel blessed to be able to help and provide support to patients and their families throughout my career,” he says.
Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine
“As a hematologist, I often meet patients during some of the most challenging times in their lives. I find purpose in offering support, guidance, and clarity — not only to patients, but to their families. I believe medicine is both a science and a calling, and true healing comes from compassion as much as from treatment.”
