The 20 Best Alpha Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in Silver Spring, MD

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The 20 Best Alpha Thalassemia Doctors near Silver Spring, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Alpha Thalassemia near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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42 providers found
    Distinguished in Alpha Thalassemia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Alpha Thalassemia
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, W3.5, 600, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Berger is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Berger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Alpha Thalassemia.

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

    Wrnmmcb

    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda,, MD 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Burklow is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Bethesda,, Maryland. Dr. Burklow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Edema, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Alpha Thalassemia.

    Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Medical Genetics
    Advanced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Medical Genetics
    351a213 Convent Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ellen Sidransky is a Medical Genetics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Sidransky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Gaucher Disease, Gaucher Disease Type 2, Gaucher Disease Type 3, and Farber Lipogranulomatosis.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yaser Diab is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Diab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are May Thurner Syndrome, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Sickle Cell Disease, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

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

    Office

    10750 Columbia Pike Ste 320, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anuradha Arun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Arun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    8901 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Graham Ellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. 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 Hemoglobinopathy.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Pediatrics

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    8901 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Schacht is a Pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Schacht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Pycnodysostosis, Primary Carnitine Deficiency, Hydrops Fetalis, and Fetal Edema.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology

    Wrnmmcb

    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerri Curtis is a Neonatologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Curtis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Edema, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Alpha Thalassemia.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    10 Center Dr Rm 6s241, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swee Thein is a Hematologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Thein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Anemia.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Medical Genetics
    9000 Rockville Pike National Institutes Of Health, Building 49 Rm 4a18, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Venditti is a Medical Genetics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Venditti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Methylmalonic Acidemia, Propionic Acidemia, Homocystinuria, and Niemann-Pick Disease.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia

    110 Irving Street Northwest Suite C2149

    110 Irving St NW Ste C2149, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aarthi Shenoy is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shenoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Campbell is a Pediatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Campbell 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.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suvankar Majumdar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Majumdar 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, and Hemolytic Anemia.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Guerrera is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Guerrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Hemophilia A, Blood Clots, Hemophilia B, and Hemophilic Arthropathy.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Loechelt is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Loechelt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Anemia, Thalassemia, Alpha Thalassemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    An Massaro is a Neonatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Massaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothermia, Premature Infant, Asphyxia Neonatorum, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Grant is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A (MPS IVA, Morquio Syndrome Type A).

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allistair Abraham is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Abraham 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
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Alpha Thalassemia
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rita Driggers is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Driggers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Polyhydramnios, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Intrauterine Growth Restriction.

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

    Potomac Oncology & Hematology

    Rockville, MD 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. James Xu received a bachelor of science in chemical engineering with a minor in mathematics from Brigham Young University and his medical degree from University of Minnesota. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Yale-New Haven Hospital of Yale University in New Haven, CT, and his hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University in New York City. Because of his unique background in engineering and medicine, Dr. Xu was the recipient of the American Society of Clinical Oncology-Conquer Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award in 2011 and Merit Award in 2012. Dr. Xu is a strong advocate of precision medicine and he is the first person to have proposed and preliminarily confirmed the feasibility of using deep sequencing technology to detect genetic mutation in rare cell samples such as circulating tumor cells from cancer patients’ peripheral blood. He has published in peer-reviewed journals in lung, breast, and pancreatic cancers. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alpha Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Protein S Deficiency, and Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K.

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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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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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