The 20 Best Alpha Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Alpha Thalassemia near Iowa, US. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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11 providers found
    Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    """Abdelaziz ElHaddad, MD is a medical oncology and hematology Physician with Mission Cancer + Blood.He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology as well. After graduating with Honors from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine in the top 25th percentile of his class, he went on to finish his Internal Medicine training at Monmouth Medical Center, a Drexel University affiliated hospital in New Jersey. He subsequently completed his medical oncology and hematology fellowship training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, St. Luke’s Roosevelt hospital in New York City.""". Dr. Elhaddad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 105 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Essential Thrombocythemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Elhaddad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinics Inc.

    1120 Greene St, 
    Adel, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Donahue is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Adel, Iowa. Dr. Donahue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Donahue is board certified in American Board Of Family Practice. Dr. Donahue is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Sandre, DO is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Sandre earned her medical degree from Des Moines University. Dr. Sandre completed both her internship and residency at the University of Iowa, Des Moines Internal Medicine Residency. Following residency, Dr. Sandre completed a fellowship at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Sandre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 88 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses B-Cell Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sandre is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Hughes is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristel Howell is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Howell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Cancer And Blood

    404 Jefferson St, 
    Pella, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Freeman, MD is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. He grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Johnston High School. Dr. Freeman went to Drake University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry. Dr. Freeman went to The University of Iowa for Medical School, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at Iowa Health - Des Moines Internal Medical Residence Program. Dr. Freeman then pursued his Fellowship at The University of Iowa Hematology & Oncology Fellowship. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelsey Bieghler is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bieghler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Folate-Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Bieghler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 206, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashish Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Periodontitis, Neonatal Sepsis, Anemia, and Bone Graft.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Siouxland Hematology Oncology Associates LLP

    230 Nebraska St, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandana Javvaji is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Javvaji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Javvaji is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Greater Regional Outreach Public Health

    1700 W Townline St, 
    Creston, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mathew Wehbe is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Creston, Iowa. Dr. Wehbe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Agranulocytosis, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Wehbe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center

    801 5th St, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Johara Hassan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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 in Iowa, US?

    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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