Enrico M. Novelli, MD, is a classical (benign) hematologist, the Chief of the Section of Benign Hematology, and the medical director of the UPMC Adult Sickle Cell Disease Program. Board-certified in hematology, Dr. Novelli received his medical degree from the University of Milan, Italy. He completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hematology-oncology at UPMC. Dr. Novelli specializes in sickle cell anemia and hemoglobinopathies. Dr. Novelli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

Cheryl A. Hillery, MD, is clinical director of Hematology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and a professor of Pediatrics within the Division of Hematology-Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is the director of the Pediatric Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program and has led basic, translational, and clinical research studies focused on sickle cell disease. Dr. Hillery 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, and Hemolytic Anemia.

Julia Xu is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Xu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.

Laura M. De Castro MD, MHSc, is an associate professor of medicine, director of benign hematology for the Institute for Transfusion Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and director of clinical translational research for the Sickle Cell Disease Research Center of Excellence. In addition, she is a hematologist specializing in sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies. Dr. De Castro also serves as clinical director of the benign hematology program at UPMC, and works to expand clinical programs in hemostasis and thrombosis. Dr. Castro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, and Hemoglobinopathy.

Raghunandan Purushothaman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Purushothaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin C Disease, and Sickle Cell Disease.

Craig Seaman is a Hematologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Seaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Hemophilia A, Blood Clots, and Hemophilic Arthropathy. Dr. Seaman is currently accepting new patients.

Ramasubramanian (“Ram”) Kalpatthi, MD, is Clinical Research Director of Pediatric Sickle Cell Research and Director of PHO Medical Student and Resident Education at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also a Visiting Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board certified in pediatric hematology-oncology. He earned his medical degree from Thanjavur Medical College in Thanjavur, India. He completed a Residency at All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Lincoln Medical Center followed by a fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dr. Kalpatthi is nationally recognized for his excellence in the clinical care, clinical research, program development and leadership in the field of pediatric hematology oncology with special emphasis on sickle cell disease (SCD) and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). His other clinical interests include therapeutic apheresis, immune hematological disorders, neonatal hematology, benign hematological disorders, and childhood leukemia. Also, he is a favorite among medical students, residents, and fellows due to his passion for teaching, guiding, and mentoring future generation of physicians. He has mentored medical students, residents, and fellows in completing clinical research projects that have been published and/or presented at national conferences such as the American Society of Hematology (ASH), the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) and Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting. Several of his mentees received outstanding abstract achievement awards for their work and most of his mentees have published their research in leading medical journals. View the full list of Dr. Kalpatthi’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Kalpatthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

Levi Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Candida Infection of the Skin, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, and Hypertension.

Olubusola Oluwole, MD, specializes in benign hematology and is board certified in hematology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Benign Hematology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Oluwole completed her fellowship at University of Washington School of Medicine and residency and medical education at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Oluwole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

Steven Fein, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, hematology, and hospice and palliative medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Hematology Oncology. Dr. Fein completed his fellowship at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, residency at Duke University Medical Center, and medical education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Fein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

Sriya Gunawardena is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gunawardena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Blood Clots, Hemophilia A, Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

Margaret Ragni is a Hematologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ragni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemophilia A, Blood Clots, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Hemophilia B, and Hip Replacement.

Abdul Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

Rama Bhagavatula is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bhagavatula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thrombocytopenia, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.