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    MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Alpha Thalassemia near San Diego, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    19 providers found
      Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Srila Gopal is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gopal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, Alpha Thalassemia, and Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome.

      Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Louise Laurent is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Laurent is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Preeclampsia, Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      Naval Medical Ctr 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Graham Ellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Hemolytic Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia.

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      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Obstetrics and Gynecology | Neonatology
      34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Victoria Fratto is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and a Neonatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Fratto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Edema, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Hysterectomy.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chia-ling Nhan is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Nhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroversion of the Uterus, Polyhydramnios, Premature Infant, Gestational Diabetes, and Hysterectomy.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leah Lamale-Smith is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lamale-Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Gestational Diabetes, Placenta Previa, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      200 W Arbor Dr # Mc8425, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Bliamptis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bliamptis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top area of expertise is Alpha Thalassemia.

      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      1428 Highland Ave, 
      National City, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Josie Nuqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Nuqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      3010 Childrens Way, 2-west, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Yu is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, and Sickle Cell Disease.

      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      3010 Childrens Way, 2 - West, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hilda Ding is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Alpha Thalassemia, and Aplastic Anemia.

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

      Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

      3010 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rebecca Adami is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Adami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Preeclampsia, Premature Infant, Gestational Diabetes, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

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

      Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego A Medical Group Inc

      3075 Health Ctr Dr, Suite 102, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Kossman is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kossman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Hemochromatosis, and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

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

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Johnson is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      7910 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dora Melber is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Melber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Placenta Previa, Premature Infant, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, and Hysterectomy.

      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
      7920 Frost St, Ste 200, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lynne Bird is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Bird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Angelman Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, VACTERL Association, and Mucolipidosis Type 4.

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

      The Oncology Institute Ca, A Professional Corporation

      450 4th Ave, Suite 311, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anwer Shaikh is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, Angiosarcoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      360 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Arturo Valderrama is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Valderrama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.

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

      Cancer Center Oncology Medical Group Inc-East County

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Reema Batra is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Batra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

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

      Marilyn S. Norton M.D., Inc.

      769 Medical Ctr Ct, Suite 202, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marilyn Norton is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Norton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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