Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Antonio Distasi

Hematology
Office
1802 6th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 
Offers Telehealth
21 Years of Experience
Expertise in
14
conditions
Office
1802 6th Ave S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Antonio Distasi is a Hematologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Distasi has been practicing medicine for over 21 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in AL

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Alabama Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Office
1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

6 Clinical Trials

Phase II Study for Standardization of CD3+ T Cell Dose for Patients Receiving Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants From Matched Related Donors
Phase II Study for Standardization of CD3+ T Cell Dose for Patients Receiving Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants From Matched Related Donors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Single Arm Phase II Study of Myeloablative Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Older Patients Using Fludarabine and Total Body Irradiation (FluTBI) Regimen
Single Arm Phase II Study of Myeloablative Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in Older Patients Using Fludarabine and Total Body Irradiation (FluTBI) Regimen
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 12, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drug: Fludarabine
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Multi-center, Phase III Study of CD24Fc for Prevention of Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease Following Myeloablative Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Multi-center, Phase III Study of CD24Fc for Prevention of Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease Following Myeloablative Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 08, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: CD24Fc, Methotrexate, Tacrolimus
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase I Study of Ex Vivo Expanded/Activated Gamma Delta T-cell Infusion Following Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Post-transplant Cyclophosphamide
Phase I Study of Ex Vivo Expanded/Activated Gamma Delta T-cell Infusion Following Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Post-transplant Cyclophosphamide
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: February 08, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: EAGD T-cell
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 1, Non-Randomized, Open-Label/Phase 2, Randomized, Blinded Study of ProTmune™ (ex Vivo Programmed Mobilized Peripheral Blood Cells) Versus Non-Programmed Mobilized Peripheral Blood Cells for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Adult Subjects With Hematologic Malignancies
A Phase 1, Non-Randomized, Open-Label/Phase 2, Randomized, Blinded Study of ProTmune™ (ex Vivo Programmed Mobilized Peripheral Blood Cells) Versus Non-Programmed Mobilized Peripheral Blood Cells for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Adult Subjects With Hematologic Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 08, 2023
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: ProTmune Ex Vivo Programmed Mobilized Peripheral Cells
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Phase II Clinical Trial of the Use of Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide for Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD) Prophylaxis Following Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) and Mismatched Unrelated Donor (MMUD)Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)
Phase II Clinical Trial of the Use of Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide for Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD) Prophylaxis Following Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) and Mismatched Unrelated Donor (MMUD)Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 30, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Cyclophosphamide
Study Phase: Phase 2
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37 Total Publications

Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, Version 3.2025, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology.
Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, Version 3.2025, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology.
Journal: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN
Published: October 09, 2025
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Is Dr. Antonio Distasi a top-rated expert for Bone Marrow Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Antonio Distasi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bone Marrow Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Antonio Distasi specialize in?

While Dr. Antonio Distasi is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Bone Marrow Transplant, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Antonio Distasi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Antonio Distasi has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bone Marrow Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Antonio Distasi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Antonio Distasi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-934-1908 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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