The 20 Best Hemoglobin SC Disease Doctors Near Me in Oakland, CA

Find the Top Hemoglobin SC Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Hemoglobin SC Disease near Oakland, CA. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

Location
LocationClose
23 providers found
    Distinguished in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Hagar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Hagar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin SC Disease, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Sports Medicine

    UC Berkeley

    2222 Bancroft Way, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lindsay Huston is a primary care provider, practicing in Sports Medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Huston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobin SC Disease and Sickle Cell Disease.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Kaiser Health Plan Pediatric PHY 118

    3505 Broadway, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Raphael is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Raphael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Beta Thalassemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Thalassemia, and Hemoglobin E Disease.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Oakland Medical Center

    275 W Macarthur Blvd, 8th Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Marcus is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. Dr. Marcus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gurpreet Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothermia, Acute Kidney Failure, Rhabdomyolysis, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Marsh is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Marsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sylvia Singer is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Beta Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhav Vissa is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Vissa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Vichinsky is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Vichinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alison Matsunaga is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Matsunaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Hemophilia A, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Hereditary Spherocytosis.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Kelly is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashutosh Lal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Lal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Beta Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Hastings is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Hastings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Niemann-Pick Disease, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katie Carlberg is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Carlberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemophilia B.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Health Care Emeryville 5800

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ariadne Lie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Lie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Alameda Hospital Laboratory

    2070 Clinton Ave, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Alameda Hospital Laboratory

    2070 Clinton Ave, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loton Shippey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Shippey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Pericarditis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    3505 Broadway Fl 14, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany Lucas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobin SC Disease, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Hemophilia A.

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Pediatrics

    Office

    3505 Broadway Fl 14, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Hu is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alpha Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobin SC Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Ucsf

    1001 Potrero Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Schillinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Schillinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin SC Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity, Tissue Biopsy, and Colonoscopy.

    Showing 1-20 of 23

    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hemoglobin SC Disease?

    Hemoglobin SC disease, is a type of sickle cell disease, which means it affects the shape of the red blood cells. Red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying blood throughout the body. People with Hemoglobin SC disease have red blood cells that are differently shaped and therefore do not carry oxygen as effectively. Symptoms of Hemoglobin SC disease include anemia and episodes of fatigue and extreme pain (vaso-occlusive crisis). The severity of the symptoms can vary from person to person. Hemoglobin SC disease is caused by genetic changes in the gene that tells our bodies how to make hemoglobin. These genetic changes cause changes in the shape of the red blood cells. People affected by Hemoglobin SC disease need to be especially careful to avoid infection and should be checked regularly by doctors to make sure all of the organs in the body are functioning properly. In times when the anemia becomes severe, a person affected by Hemoglobin SC disease may require a blood transfusion. A bone marrow transplant may also be recommended depending on the severity of the symptoms.

    When should I see a Hemoglobin SC Disease doctor near Oakland, 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 Hemoglobin SC Disease doctor near Oakland, 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 Hemoglobin SC Disease doctors near Oakland, 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 Hemoglobin SC Disease doctors near Oakland, 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 Hemoglobin SC Disease doctor near Oakland, 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 Hemoglobin SC Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hemoglobin SC 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 SC Disease doctor near Oakland, 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 Hemoglobin SC 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 SC 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 SC Disease doctors near Oakland, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hemoglobin SC 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy

    More Hemoglobin SC Disease Doctors by city