The 20 Best Hemoglobin E Disease Doctors Near Me in Largo, FL

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The 20 Best Hemoglobin E Disease Doctors near Largo, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Hemoglobin E Disease near Largo, FL. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Pinellas Hematology & Oncology PA

    1258 West Bay Dr Ste G, 
    Largo, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neeharika Makani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Makani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Dehydration, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Largo Medical Center-Internal Medicine Gme Program

    201 14th St SW, 
    Largo, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irene Muratides is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Muratides is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Parathyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease

    Comprehensive Hematology Oncology LLC

    1345 West Bay Dr Ste 401, 
    Largo, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pratibha Desai is an Oncologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Agranulocytosis, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Comprehensive Hematology Oncology LLC

    1258 West Bay Dr Ste B, 
    Largo, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Faseeh Khaja is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Khaja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Polycythemia Vera. Dr. Khaja is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    8787 Bryan Dairy Rd Ste 210, 
    Largo, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Don Luong is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Luong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Anemia, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, and Myelofibrosis. Dr. Luong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Professional Health Care Of Pinellas LLC

    6502 Park Blvd N, 
    Pinellas Park, FL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hazem Al is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pinellas Park, Florida. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

    Adrianna Vlachos
    Advanced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Pediatric Hematology Oncology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Vlachos is the chief of hematology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida, and professor of pediatrics (PAR) in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She joined the hospital staff in 2024. She was previously professor of pediatrics at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and attending physician in hematology/oncology at Cohen Children’s Medical Center/Northwell Health, where she was head of the Bone Marrow Failure Program and head of the pediatric hematology/oncology trials office. Dr. Vlachos is internationally known for clinical care and expertise in bone marrow failure syndromes and her transformational research in Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA) syndrome, a rare inherited bone marrow failure syndrome. Dr. Vlachos is the founder and has directed the Diamond Blackfan Anemia Registry (DBAR) of North America since its inception in 1991. She is the principal investigator and co-investigator on multiple grants funded by the National Institute of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She has published numerous articles on her research findings and has been invited to author papers and book chapters on bone marrow failure syndromes and DBA. Dr. Vlachos is a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board for the Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome Registry, is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation and holds a position on the Scientific Program Committee for Bone Marrow Failure of the American Society of Hematology. She earned her medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. She completed her residency in pediatrics at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. She then completed a clinical fellowship in bone marrow transplantation at North Shore University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology and bone marrow transplantation at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Videos Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Expert Dr. Adrianna Vlachos at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. Dr. Vlachos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Aase Syndrome, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Aplastic Anemia, and Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Pinellas Hematology And Oncology PA

    5000 Park St N Ste 1017, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sudhir Hansalia is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Hansalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Hansalia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine | Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine | Hematology | Oncology

    The Oncology Institute Of Hope And Innovation

    6499 38th Ave N Ste G1, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anil Raiker is a Hematologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Raiker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, and Blood Clots. Dr. Raiker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Family Medicine

    St. Petersburg General Hospital-Family Medicine Gme Program

    6500 38th Ave N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Klingensmith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Klingensmith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Sepsis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    3280 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste 200, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Ball is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Ball is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Professional Health Care Of Pinellas LLC

    5500 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fadi Saba is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Saba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Saba is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Premier St. Petersburg

    61 Dolphin Dr, 
    Treasure Island, FL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chris Carson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Treasure Island, Florida. Dr. Carson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Barrett Esophagus, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Internal Medicine

    St Petersburg Gastroenterology Associates LLC

    1839 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Mella is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Mella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Osteomyelitis in Children, Lung Metastases, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin E Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Comprehensive Hematology Oncology LLC

    4114 Woodlands Pkwy Ste 301, 
    Palm Harbor, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Syed Abid is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Palm Harbor, Florida. Dr. Abid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN). Dr. Abid is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hemoglobin E Disease?

    Hemoglobin E (HbE) disease is a mild, inherited blood disorder characterized by an abnormal form of hemoglobin, called hemoglobin E. People with this condition may have very mild anemia, but the condition typically does not cause any symptoms. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner and is caused by a genetic change in the HBB gene. The genetic change that causes Hemoglobin E disease primarily occurs in Southeast Asian populations, and rarely in Chinese populations.

    When should I see a Hemoglobin E Disease doctor near Largo, FL?

    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 Hemoglobin E Disease doctor near Largo, FL?

    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 Hemoglobin E Disease doctors near Largo, FL?

    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 Hemoglobin E Disease doctors near Largo, FL?

    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 Hemoglobin E Disease doctor near Largo, FL?

    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 Hemoglobin E Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hemoglobin E Disease 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 Hemoglobin E Disease doctor near Largo, FL?

    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 Hemoglobin E Disease 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 Hemoglobin E Disease 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 Hemoglobin E Disease doctors near Largo, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hemoglobin E Disease 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 Hemoglobin E Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hemoglobin E Disease 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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