Hereditary OvalocytosisSymptoms, Doctors, Treatments, Advances & More
Learn About Hereditary Ovalocytosis
Hereditary ovalocytosis is a rare condition passed down through families (inherited). The blood cells are oval-shaped instead of round. It is a form of hereditary elliptocytosis.
Ovalocytosis - hereditary
Hereditary ovalocytosis is mainly found in Southeast Asian populations.
Newborn infants with hereditary ovalocytosis may have anemia and jaundice. Adults most often do not show symptoms.
In severe cases, the disease may be treated by removal of the spleen (splenectomy).
Elena Krishnevskaya practices practicing medicine in Barcelona, Spain. Ms. Krishnevskaya is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ovalocytosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Elliptocytosis, Hereditary Ovalocytosis, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Anemia.
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Anil Tumkur is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Tumkur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ovalocytosis. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Anemia. Dr. Tumkur is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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Ammar Alzoubi is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Alzoubi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Ovalocytosis. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Most people with hereditary ovalocytosis have no problems. They often do not know they have the condition.
The condition may be associated with gallstones or kidney problems.
Contact your provider if you have jaundice that does not go away or symptoms of anemia or gallstones.
Genetic counseling may be appropriate for people with a family history of this disease who wish to become parents.
Published Date: January 29, 2026
Published By: Warren Brenner, MD, Oncologist, Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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