The 20 Best Hemoglobinopathy Doctors Near Me in Oakland, CA

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The 20 Best Hemoglobinopathy Doctors near Oakland, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Hemoglobinopathy near Oakland, CA. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 4 are Elite and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 in Oakland, California. Dr. Vichinsky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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

    Mark Walters is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Walters is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hemoglobinopathy, Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 in Oakland, California. Dr. Lal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Thalassemia, Beta Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Splenectomy.

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    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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

    Carolyn Hoppe is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Hoppe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin SC Disease, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 in Oakland, California. Dr. Singer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thalassemia, Beta Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 in Oakland, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 in Oakland, California. Dr. Marsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 in Oakland, California. Dr. Vissa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 in Oakland, California. Dr. Raphael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Beta Thalassemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Thalassemia, and Hemoglobin C Disease.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, 1st Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adi Bamnolker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Bamnolker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bamnolker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Oakland Medical Center

    3600 Broadway, 1st Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Yu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Stroke, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - Hospital Medicine

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

    Leon Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Disseminated Tuberculosis, Cryoglobulinemia, Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, and Hemoglobinopathy. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. Dr. Marcus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothermia, Acute Kidney Failure, Rhabdomyolysis, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 in Oakland, California. Dr. Matsunaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thalassemia, Hemophilia A, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Hereditary Spherocytosis.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 in Oakland, California. Dr. Carlberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemophilia B.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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

    Anurag Agrawal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Neutropenia, Febrile Neutropenia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Neuroblastoma.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    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 in Oakland, California. Dr. Hastings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Niemann-Pick Disease, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Histiocytosis.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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

    Nahal Lalefar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Lalefar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hemoglobinopathy?

    Hemoglobinopathy is a group of disorders in which there is abnormal production or structure of the hemoglobin molecule. It is passed down through families (inherited). Hemoglobin carries oxygen in red blood cells.

    This group of disorders includes hemoglobin C disease, hemoglobin S-C disease, sickle cell anemia, and thalassemias.

    When should I see a Hemoglobinopathy 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 Hemoglobinopathy 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 Hemoglobinopathy 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 Hemoglobinopathy 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 Hemoglobinopathy 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 Hemoglobinopathy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hemoglobinopathy 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 Hemoglobinopathy 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 Hemoglobinopathy 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 Hemoglobinopathy 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 Hemoglobinopathy doctors near Oakland, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hemoglobinopathy 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 Hemoglobinopathy doctor that offers video calls?

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