Ofelia Alvarez is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Miami, Florida. Dr. Alvarez has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and 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.

Dr. New is the director of the Sickle Cell Disease Program in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute. She joined the hospital staff in 2023. She was previously a hematologist-oncologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where she most recently served as director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and clinical director of the Egleston Sickle Cell Program in the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Before that she was the Egleston hospital’s section chief of hematology-oncology and clinical director in the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center in Egleston. She was also associate professor of pediatrics at Emory Pediatric Institute. Dr. New has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and has given many talks internationally, nationally and regionally. Her research interests include recruitment for multi-center trials in sickle cell, as well as global initiatives in sickle cell disease service, education and awareness. Dr. New earned her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She completed her pediatric internship and residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology at Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. New 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.

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 Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Aase Syndrome, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Aplastic Anemia, and Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood.

Venkata Bireddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Bireddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobin C Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bireddy is currently accepting new patients.

Hafeez Chatoor is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Chatoor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin C Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, and Sickle Cell Disease.

Thomas Harrington is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Harrington is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Harrington is currently accepting new patients.

Gershwin Blyden is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Blyden is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemoglobin E Disease. Dr. Blyden is currently accepting new patients.

Maher Nana is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Dr. Nana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Peter Salerno is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Salerno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Lung Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Betensky is an assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Hematology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a pediatric hematologist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Betensky is director of the hospital's pediatric thrombosis program, providing care for patients with complex thrombotic disorders. She has received various grants and awards to support her research in pediatric venous thromboembolism. Dr. Betensky also has worked to provide medical education, develop research collaborations, and build capacity of hematology programs in Latin America Dr. Betensky earned her medical degree at Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City, Mexico and her masters of public health at Boston University School of Public Health. She completed her pediatric residency and fellowship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Betensky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Evans Syndrome, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Thrombectomy.

Elizabeth Palmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Palmer has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Dr. Alrazzak specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the hospital staff in 2024. He was previously an attending physician in pediatric hematology and oncology and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Palm Beach Children’s Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida. He earned his medical degree from University of Aleppo in Syria. He completed a pediatric residency at Miami Children’s Hospital, followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology at State University of New York at Buffalo. He speaks English and Arabic. Dr. Alrazzak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Febrile Neutropenia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Hemoglobin SC Disease.

Neil Goldenberg is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Goldenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Blood Clots, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Stephen Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tavares, Florida. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

Chintan Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Pierce, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Necrosis, Heart Attack, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

John Byrnes is a Hematologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Byrnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Adult T-Cell Leukemia, Chronic T-Cell Leukemia (CTCL), Thrombocytopenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Robin Albritton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marianna, Florida. Dr. Albritton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

Oscar Mendez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lauderhill, Florida. Dr. Mendez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Stroke, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Cardiac Ablation.

Kimiben Gandhi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Mary, Florida. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Gregory Hoang is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Sebastian, Florida. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Hoang is currently accepting new patients.