Daniel R. Couriel,
MD, MS
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Couriel received his M.D. degree in 1987 at the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina. After fellowship training at Tufts University, NHLBI and Johns Hopkins University, he was appointed as Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Alabama Birmingham. In 1999 he moved to the M.D Anderson Cancer Center in the Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2005, and in 2010 relocated to the Sarah Cannon Blood and Marrow Transplant Program in Nashville, TN where he was appointed as Director of the Allogeneic Transplant Program. In 2010 he moved to the University of Michigan Medical School where he served as Clinical Professor and Director of the Adult Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program. Dr. Couriel has a history of consistent funding and has more than 100 peer reviewed journal articles. His research interests are associated with new treatments and biomarkers for acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease. He serves on the Editorial Board of the Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation journal and in addition he co-chairs the GVHD subcommittee for the CIBMTR, and the Ancillary and Supportive Care committee of a NIH Consensus Project on Chronic GVHD.
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Hematology/BMT |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
3.9/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.8/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
August 30, 2019
Dr. Couriel never appeared rushed. As his patient, I felt he took ample time to discuss all of my concerns.
UofU Patient
August 25, 2019
In fairness , This was a Telemed appt. It was also post stem cell transplant 1 year . I think the team has done all that can be expected and recommended that I return to my PCP and get on with life . I am thankful to be alive .
UofU Patient
August 23, 2019
provides attention was excellent
UofU Patient
July 07, 2019
Dr Couriel and Sam are so good each appointment. They never act as if they are in a hurry ( even though they are extremely busy) and spend the time with you to answer all your questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
July 05, 2019
the best
UofU Patient
June 30, 2019
Dr. Couriel and Sam are great to work with
UofU Patient
May 05, 2019
Always enjoy seeing Dr. Couriel.
UofU Patient
April 17, 2019
I appreciated the amount of time spent with myself and my wife as they discussed what was ahead of us and answering any questions we had.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2019
This is why I don't mind waiting a bit. Everyone I meet with is very knowledgeable, concerned, and friendly. They take the time to answer all my questions thoroughly.
UofU Patient
March 03, 2019
did not think care provider was well acquainted with my case
UofU Patient
January 15, 2019
Dr. Couriel seemed very nice. this was a sort of one and done visit, since our main mission was to decide that for the moment I was fine and didn't need to come back. Was my fist meeting with him. I was previously treated by my beloved Dr. Zander.....So all went well, but we didn't have a whole lot to talk about. Good visit though.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2019
Dr Couriel and Sam the PA are always very good.
UofU Patient
December 18, 2018
Dr. Couriel exemplifies the type of extremely knowledgeable, professional physician that supports what Huntsman is known for throughout the region.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2018
Very caring and understanding
UofU Patient
November 07, 2018
Sam and Dr Couriel are excellent. They listen, are very knowledgeable and very caring.
UofU Patient
November 02, 2018
everybody goes above and beyond to help and do what is necessary
UofU Patient
October 10, 2018
great doctor, very knowledgeable
UofU Patient
July 13, 2018
Dr. Couriel is a tremendous physician. His knowledge and expertise contribute to the high level of confidence that he brings to each interaction.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2018
Can't speak highly enough of Dr. Couriel and Sam.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2018
everyone at the Huntsman have been awesome!
UofU Patient
April 23, 2018
Dr Couriel always takes his time to explain things and he cares about each patient.
UofU Patient
April 04, 2018
Daniel Couriel brings a special meaning to patient care. From pre-transplant to 2 years post, he has always gone above and beyond in his care. If I could rate hire in the area of my confidence, I would. He is a fantastic physician.
UofU Patient
February 19, 2018
Always appreciate Dr. Couriel's attentiveness.
UofU Patient
February 17, 2018
Thankffulness!
UofU Patient
January 30, 2018
Dr. Couriel has been fantastic throughout my transplant experience.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2018
Dr. Couriel and Sam do an excellent job of explaining test results and my treatment path.
UofU Patient
January 25, 2018
Doctor Couriel is the best.
UofU Patient
January 16, 2018
fabulous
UofU Patient
December 03, 2017
Excellent care and understanding of my rare condition
UofU Patient
October 10, 2017
Afte the meeting with the team, I was greatly comforted with the process I would be undergoing for treatment. I was impressed with the organization of the team and their thoroughness and compassion.
UofU Patient
September 23, 2017
good
UofU Patient
June 26, 2017
The PA who helped me was very professional, personable, and clear in the explanations and advice that he gave me.
UofU Patient
April 15, 2017
All were fantastic...Ryan the PT, Dr. Couriel, the doctor working with him, and of course nurse Alma.
UofU Patient
March 26, 2017
The care has been excellent and all questions are answered so we understand them.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2017
Dr Couriel is a lifesaver. we are so blessed to have him as our doctor.
UofU Patient
October 19, 2016
Dr. Couriel is exceptional.
UofU Patient
September 01, 2016
Dr Couriel & Holly took a lot of time with me, explaining the past, present and future situation with my problem - including medications and treatment options.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2016
Dr. Couriel and Holly are excellent.
UofU Patient
April 21, 2016
my doctors, and especially the PAC Amanda were absolutely wonderful! I had a problem with scheduling for a pulmonary test, as I showed up when told got clear over there with transport and they wouldn't do the test because it was 5:00 pm and they didn't work after 5:00pm. they should not have scheduled me then!
UofU Patient
March 29, 2016
Everyone was super kind, understanding and caring. Love the staff at Huntsman.
UofU Patient
January 07, 2016
Always thorough and check out everything. We trust them and feel they have our best interest in mind.
Dr. Couriel received his M.D. degree in 1987 at the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina. After fellowship training at Tufts University, NHLBI and Johns Hopkins University, he was appointed as Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Alabama Birmingham. In 1999 he moved to the M.D Anderson Cancer Center in the Department of Blood and Marrow Transplantation. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2005, and in 2010 relocated to the Sarah Cannon Blood and Marrow Transplant Program in Nashville, TN where he was appointed as Director of the Allogeneic Transplant Program. In 2010 he moved to the University of Michigan Medical School where he served as Clinical Professor and Director of the Adult Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program. Dr. Couriel has a history of consistent funding and has more than 100 peer reviewed journal articles. His research interests are associated with new treatments and biomarkers for acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease. He serves on the Editorial Board of the Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation journal and in addition he co-chairs the GVHD subcommittee for the CIBMTR, and the Ancillary and Supportive Care committee of a NIH Consensus Project on Chronic GVHD.
Academic Locations
Huntsman Cancer Institute
801-585-2626
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Hematology/BMT |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) |
Research Interests
- New Treatments for Acute Graft-Versus Host Disease
- Biomarkers and New Treatments for Chronic Graft-Versus Host Disease
- Ancillary and Supportive Care for Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
- Long Term Complications and Survivorship Issues after Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Multidisciplinary Interventions and Patient Reported Outcomes in the Assessment of Response to Therapy in Chronic Graft-Versus Host Disease
Education History
| Residency | George Washington University Hospital Internal Medicine Resident |
| Fellowship | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Hematology Fellow |
| Fellowship | Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit Fellow |
| Fellowship | Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Leukemia Unit Fellow |
| Fellowship | St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine Hematology/Oncology Fellow |
| Residency | University of Buenos Aires Internal Medicine Resident |
| Professional Medical | University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Abedin S, Yanik GA, Braun T, Pawarode A, Magenau J, Goldstein SC, Levine JE, Kitko CL, Couriel DR (2015). Predictive value of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome stage 0p in chronic graft-versus-host disease of the lung. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant, 21(6), 1127-31.
- Abedin S, Peres E, Levine JE, Choi S, Yanik G, Couriel DR (2014). Double umbilical cord blood transplantation after novel myeloablative conditioning using a regimen of fludarabine, busulfan, and total lymphoid irradiation. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant, 20(12), 2062-6.
- Saliba RM, Couriel DR, Giralt S, Rondon G, Okoroji GJ, Rashid A, Champlin RE, Alousi AM (2012). Prognostic value of response after upfront therapy for acute GVHD. Bone Marrow Transplant, 47(1), 125-31.
- Blazar B, White ES, Couriel D (2012). Understanding chronic GVHD from different angles. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant, 18(1 Suppl), S184-8.
- Parmar S, Andersson BS, Couriel D, Munsell MF, Fernandez-Vina M, Jones RB, Shpall EJ, Popat U, Anderlini P, Giralt S, Alousi A, Cano P, Bosque D, Hosing C, Silva Lde P, Westmoreland M, Wathen JK, Berry D, Champlin RE, de Lima MJ (2011). Prophylaxis of graft-versus-host disease in unrelated donor transplantation with pentostatin, tacrolimus, and mini-methotrexate: a phase I/II controlled, adaptively randomized study. J Clin Oncol, 29(3), 294-302.
- Westin JR, Saliba RM, De Lima M, Alousi A, Hosing C, Qazilbash MH, Khouri IF, Shpall EJ, Anderlini P, Rondon G, Andersson BS, Champlin R, Couriel DR (2011). Steroid-Refractory Acute GVHD: Predictors and Outcomes. Adv Hematol, 2011, 601953.
- Couriel DR, Saliba R, de Lima M, Giralt S, Andersson B, Khouri I, Hosing C, Ippoliti C, Shpall EJ, Champlin R, Alousi A (2009). A phase III study of infliximab and corticosteroids for the initial treatment of acute graft-versus-host disease. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant, 15(12), 1555-62.
- Macmillan ML, Couriel D, Weisdorf DJ, Schwab G, Havrilla N, Fleming TR, Huang S, Roskos L, Slavin S, Shadduck RK, Dipersio J, Territo M, Pavletic S, Linker C, Heslop HE, Deeg HJ, Blazar BR (2007). A phase 2/3 multicenter randomized clinical trial of ABX-CBL versus ATG as secondary therapy for steroid-resistant acute graft-versus-host disease. Blood, 109(6), 2657-62.
- Couriel DR, Hosing C, Saliba R, Shpall EJ, Anderlini P, Rhodes B, Smith V, Khouri I, Giralt S, de Lima M, Hsu Y, Ghosh S, Neumann J, Andersson B, Qazilbash M, Hymes S, Kim S, Champlin R, Donato M (2006). Extracorporeal photochemotherapy for the treatment of steroid-resistant chronic GVHD. Blood, 107(8), 3074-80.
- Couriel DR, Saliba R, Escalon MP, Hsu Y, Ghosh S, Ippoliti C, Hicks K, Donato M, Giralt S, Khouri IF, Hosing C, de Lima MJ, Andersson B, Neumann J, Champlin R (2005). Sirolimus in combination with tacrolimus and corticosteroids for the treatment of resistant chronic graft-versus-host disease. Br J Haematol, 130(3), 409-17.
- Couriel D, Saliba R, Hicks K, Ippoliti C, de Lima M, Hosing C, Khouri I, Andersson B, Gajewski J, Donato M, Anderlini P, Kontoyiannis DP, Cohen A, Martin T, Giralt S, Champlin R (2004). Tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockade for the treatment of acute GVHD. Blood, 104(3), 649-54.
- Couriel D, Canosa J, Engler H, Collins A, Dunbar C, Barrett AJ (1996). Early reactivation of cytomegalovirus and high risk of interstitial pneumonitis following T-depleted BMT for adults with hematological malignancies. Bone Marrow Transplant, 18(2), 347-53.
Review
- Radojcic V, Pletneva MA, Couriel DR (2015). The role of extracorporeal photopheresis in chronic graft-versus-host disease. [Review]. Transfus Apheresis Sci, 52(2), 157-61.
- Knobler R, Barr ML, Couriel DR, Ferrara JL, French LE, Jaksch P, Reinisch W, Rook AH, Schwarz T, Greinix H (2009). Extracorporeal photopheresis: past, present, and future. [Review]. J Am Acad Dermatol, 61(4), 652-65.
- Hymes SR, Turner ML, Champlin RE, Couriel DR (2006). Cutaneous manifestations of chronic graft-versus-host disease. [Review]. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant, 12(11), 1101-13.
Conference Proceedings
Abstract
- Khouri IF, Saliba RM, Hosing C, Okoroji GJ, Acholonu S, Anderlini P, Couriel D, de Lima M, Donato ML, Fayad L, Giralt S, Jones R, Korbling M, Maadani F, Manning JT, Pro B, Shpall E, Youness A, McLaughlin P, Champlin RE (2002). Concurrent administration of high- dose rituximab (HD-R) with G/GM-CSF and autologous Stem cell Transplantation for relapsed B cell lymphomas: Increased efficacy without added toxicity [Abstract]. Blood, 100(11), 645a.
Global Impact
Education History
| Residency | University of Buenos Aires Internal Medicine Resident |
| Professional Medical | University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |