The 20 Best Hemoglobinopathy Doctors Near Me in richmond, CA

Find the Top Hemoglobinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Hemoglobinopathy near richmond, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 4 are Elite, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Advanced.

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43 providers found
    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 
     (8.1 miles away)
    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 
     (8.1 miles away)
    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 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemolytic Anemia, 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 
     (8.1 miles away)
    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.

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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 
     (8.1 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (8.0 miles away)
    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
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (8.1 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. 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
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Hemoglobinopathy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

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

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (8.1 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Inpatient Consultants Of California Inc.

    1510 4th St Ste 1, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yifah Yaron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Yaron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemolysis, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Health Care Emeryville 5800

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (7.3 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 Hemoglobinopathy. 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 Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    5915 Hollis St Ste B, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Neuromyelitis Optica, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

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

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (8.1 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 Hemoglobinopathy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Hemophilia A, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Hereditary Spherocytosis.

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

    Office

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    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 Hemoglobinopathy. 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. Dr. Carlberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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

    Anurag Agrawal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, Febrile Neutropenia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (8.1 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 Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Niemann-Pick Disease, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Histiocytosis.

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

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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

    Ayotola Ajayi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Ajayi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spherocytosis, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

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

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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

    Nahal Lalefar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Lalefar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - Hospital Medicine

    275 W Macarthur Blvd, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.1 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 clinical expertise encompasses Disseminated Tuberculosis, Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, Cryoglobulinemia, and Hemoglobin E Disease. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    275 W MacArthur Blvd, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miya Shanahan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Shanahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Hemoglobin E Disease, and Hemoglobin C Disease.

    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemoglobinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Oakland Medical Center

    275 W Macarthur Blvd, 8th Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.1 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 clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. Dr. Marcus is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 richmond, 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 richmond, 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 richmond, 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 richmond, 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 richmond, 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 richmond, 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 richmond, 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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