The 20 Best Alpha Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Alpha Thalassemia Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Alpha Thalassemia near Chicago, IL. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nina Gotteiner is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gotteiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiac Diverticulum, X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Ventricular Septal Defects.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nazia Husain is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Husain 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), Dextrocardia, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2140, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Regina Stein is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stein has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

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    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Rajan is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rajan has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids.

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

    Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cyndi Sosnowski is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sosnowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Long QT Syndrome 1, Long QT Syndrome 2, and Long QT Syndrome.

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

    MWM Medical SC

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 408, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Xavier Pombar is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pombar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Polyhydramnios, Premature Infant, Omphalocele, and Congenital Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherif Badawy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Badawy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

    Elyse Lambiase
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5140 N. California Ave., Suite 600-GMP, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elyse Lambiase, MD, a hematologist oncologist at Endeavor Health, treats patients with compassion and precision, offering evidence-based therapies and clear communication. She focuses on genomic profiling to tailor targeted cancer treatments and ensures that care decisions are guided by patient preferences and beliefs. Dr. Lambiase values the strength of her patients and is inspired by the growing number of cancer treatment success stories she sees every day. Dr. Lambiase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

    Jeffrey Cilley
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Oncology | Hematology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    5140 N. California Ave., Suite 600-GMP, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Cilley, MD, a medical oncologist at Endeavor Health, guides patients through complex diagnoses by bridging science with empathy. He helps individuals understand their treatment options and supports shared decision-making during a challenging time. Dr. Cilley emphasizes companionship and coaching as part of his care approach, and is excited about innovations that personalize cancer therapy and reduce side effects. Dr. Cilley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Liem is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Liem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Thalassemia.

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

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexis Thompson is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Hemoglobin C Disease.

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

    Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rakhee Bowker is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bowker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Premature Infant, Fetal Edema, and Hydrops Fetalis.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shivi Jain is an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobin C Disease, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Geriatrics

    Hand Surgery LTD SC

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 319, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Olson is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1740 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Gordeuk is a Hematologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gordeuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1740 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Molokie is an Internal Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Molokie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia

    University Of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)

    1801 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Santosh Saraf is a Hematologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Saraf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    John H. Stroger JR. Hospital Of Cook County

    1901 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sherry Licht is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Licht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 710, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suhagi Kadakia is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kadakia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Premature Infant, CHARGE Syndrome, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Gastrostomy.

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

    University Of Illinois Department Of Pediatrics

    1801 W Taylor St Ste 2E, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lewis Hsu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemolytic Anemia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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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