The 20 Best Hemoglobinopathy Doctors Near Me in Torrance, CA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 191 doctor with experience in Hemoglobinopathy near Torrance, CA. Of these, 165 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4650 W Sunset Blvd # 54, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    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 Hemoglobinopathy. 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.

    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Vichinsky is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Vichinsky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Walters is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Walters is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashutosh Lal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Lal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Beta Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Splenectomy.

    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carolyn Hoppe is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Hoppe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Akshay Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Bone Graft, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Pawlowska is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Pawlowska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    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. 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.

    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Porteus is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Porteus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Childrens Hospital Medical Center Ambulatory Care Pharmacy

    744 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Rivers is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Rivers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Anemia.

    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zahra Pakbaz is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Pakbaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Thalassemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3010 Childrens Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtney Thornburg is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Thornburg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemophilia A, Blood Clots, Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Desert Valley Hospital

    11234 Anderson St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Imran Siddiqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Siddiqui is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saranya Veluswamy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Veluswamy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tami John is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. John is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. John is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srila Gopal is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gopal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, Alpha Thalassemia, and Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome.

    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Loma Linda Univ. Health Care Inc.

    11175 Campus St, 
    Loma Linda, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Latika Puri is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Puri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    8721 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shamim Shakibai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Shakibai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Sepsis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Hofstra is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hofstra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. 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.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Hemoglobinopathy?

    Hemoglobinopathy is a group of diseases 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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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