The 20 Best Alpha Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

Find the Top Alpha Thalassemia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Alpha Thalassemia near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alisa Arunamata is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Arunamata has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Discordia, Pulmonary Atresia, Thymectomy, and Heart Transplant.

    Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clara Lo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Hemophilia A, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Hereditary Spherocytosis.

    Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bertil Glader is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Glader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Aase Syndrome, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

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    Shilpa P. Chetty
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Mountain View Maternal & Fetal Medicine

    2495 Hospital Drive, Suite 400, 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shilpa Chetty is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Chetty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Polyhydramnios, HELLP Syndrome, and Premature Infant. Dr. Chetty is currently accepting new patients.

    Edmund W. Tai
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia

    Sunnyvale Center (301)

    301 Old San Francisco Road, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edmund Tai is an Oncologist in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Tai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Tai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Imaging Services At Hoover Pavilion

    211 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Valerie Teng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Teng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Acne, and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Imaging Services At Hoover Pavilion

    211 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Seekamp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Seekamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Feingold Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tami John is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome, Congenital Aplastic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Duda is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Duda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome, Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia, and Congenital Aplastic Anemia.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jeng is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Jeng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Gilbert is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Evans Syndrome, Hereditary Spherocytosis, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ami Shah is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia, Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, and Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexis Davis is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Gastroschisis, and Hypothermia.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Pediatrics

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ritu Chitkara is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chitkara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Edema, and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Diep is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Diep is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, and Hemosiderosis.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rondeep Brar is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Brar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Aplastic Anemia, Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center

    725 Welch Rd Ste 120, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theresa Tacy is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Tacy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Tetralogy of Fallot, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Ventricular Septal Defects, Septoplasty, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Office

    770 Welch Rd Ste 201, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yair Blumenfeld is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Blumenfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Bilateral Renal Agenesis Dominant Type, Gastroschisis, Gestational Diabetes, Hernia, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    725 Welch Rd Ste 120MC, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Kaplinski is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kaplinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Outlet Right Ventricle, Septoplasty, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    El Camino/Stanford Children's Health Perinatal Diagnostic Center

    2495 Hospital Dr Ste 500, 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Panelli is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Panelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, Preeclampsia, Tubal Ligation, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Alpha Thalassemia?

    Alpha thalassemia is a blood disorder that reduces the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells throughout the body.

    When should I see an Alpha Thalassemia doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Alpha Thalassemia doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Alpha Thalassemia doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Alpha Thalassemia doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Alpha Thalassemia doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Alpha Thalassemia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Alpha Thalassemia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Alpha Thalassemia doctor near Palo Alto, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Alpha Thalassemia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Alpha Thalassemia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Alpha Thalassemia doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Alpha Thalassemia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Alpha Thalassemia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Alpha Thalassemia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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