The 20 Best Beta Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in downey, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Beta Thalassemia near downey, CA. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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78 providers found
    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology
    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology
    Referral may be required
    3747 Worsham Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lihong Wu is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Agranulocytosis, Thrombocytopenia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wu is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology), American Board Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4650 W Sunset Blvd # 54, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Coates is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Coates is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobinopathy, Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Oncology Physicians Network Of California PC

    11480 Brookshire Ave, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arati Chand is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Chand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Beta Thalassemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Thalassemia. Dr. Chand is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Chand is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Alexander D Vargas M D F A C S Inc

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 201, 
    Downey, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Wang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Garfield Health Center Atlantic

    210 N Garfield Ave, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Liang-yu Tai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Tai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hepatitis B, Jaundice, and Acne. Dr. Tai is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Family Medicine. Dr. Tai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Universal Community Health Center

    2098 S Central Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edgar Chavez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chavez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Chavez is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Chavez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Shores Medical Group

    1043 Elm Ave, Ste 104, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarmen Sarkissian is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Sarkissian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), B-Cell Lymphoma, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. Dr. Sarkissian is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Sarkissian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required
    3300 East South Street, Suite 304, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Cheung is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lakewood, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. Dr. Cheung is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Casey O'connell is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. O'connell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycythemia Vera, Myelofibrosis, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilene Weitz is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Weitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Piatek is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Piatek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cage Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Evans Syndrome, Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia, and Thalassemia.

    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Los Angeles General Medical Center Foundation Inc.

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Kelly is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Ka Woo Medical Clinic Inc.

    841 W Valley Blvd Ste 107, 
    Alhambra, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nora Tee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alhambra, California. Dr. Tee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Beta Thalassemia, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Beta Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Yu Yao MD A Professional Corp.

    230 E Valley Blvd Ste 200, 
    San Gabriel, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yu Yao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Gabriel, California. Dr. Yao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Hofstra is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hofstra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Beta Thalassemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Distinguished in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Beta Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Tishler is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Tishler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Hereditary Retinoblastoma.

    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aye Khaing is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Khaing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Beta Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Oncology Physicians Network Of California PC

    3650 South St, 
    Lakewood, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ersin Unal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, California. Dr. Unal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beta Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Unal is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine. Dr. Unal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Beta Thalassemia?

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

    When should I see a Beta Thalassemia doctor near downey, 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 a Beta Thalassemia doctor near downey, 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 Beta Thalassemia doctors near downey, 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 Beta Thalassemia doctors near downey, 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 a Beta Thalassemia doctor near downey, 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 Beta Thalassemia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Beta 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 a Beta Thalassemia doctor near downey, 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 Beta 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 Beta 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 Beta Thalassemia doctors near downey, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Beta 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 a Beta Thalassemia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Beta 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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