The 20 Best Hereditary Spherocytosis Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Hereditary Spherocytosis near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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25 providers found
    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    Stanford Children's Health

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louise Lo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spherocytosis, Thalassemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Alpha Thalassemia.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Family Medicine

    Rosanna P. Chow, MD Private Practice

    1 Shrader St, Ste 550, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Chow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spherocytosis. Dr. Chow is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Chow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    Robert W. Weber, MD Private Practice

    1800 Sullivan Ave, Ste 603, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Weber is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Daly City, California. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Weber is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Weber is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology

    Blood & Marrow Transplant Program

    1975 4th St # 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Huang is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aplastic Anemia, Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Anemia, Infantile Neutropenia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, And Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

    400 Parnassus Ave # 4, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Leavitt is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Leavitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemophilia A, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Thrombocytopenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    Sutter Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Chao is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatoblastoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Ewing Sarcoma, and Febrile Neutropenia.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Pacific Hematology Oncology Assoc

    2100 Webster St Ste 225, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Behler is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Behler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. She is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Office

    2100 Webster St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bertrand Tuan is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tuan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Reticuloendotheliosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristin Shimano is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shimano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blood Clots, Aplastic Anemia, Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    University Of California At San Francisco

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beth Winger is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Winger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Piebaldism, Congenital Athymia, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Cornett is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cornett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Shwartzman Phenomenon, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis, Hereditary Elliptocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis

    University Of California At San Francisco

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Serine Avagyan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Avagyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), and Hereditary Neuroblastoma.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    3801 Sacramento St Ste 216, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjeev Dutta is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dutta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spherocytosis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Gastroschisis, Splenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3838 California St Rm 404, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Hom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Essential Thrombocythemia, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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

    Jennifer Michlitsch is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Michlitsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Neuroblastoma, Hereditary Spherocytosis, Beta Thalassemia, and Vaginectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Hereditary Spherocytosis. 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.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.4 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

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

    Elliott Vichinsky is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Vichinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hereditary Spherocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - Oncology And Hematology

    3701 Broadway, 3rd Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashok Pai is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Pai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Spherocytosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Pulmonary Embolism, Hereditary Spherocytosis, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Pai is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hereditary Spherocytosis?

    Hereditary spherocytosis is a condition that affects red blood cells. People with this condition typically experience a shortage of red blood cells (anemia), yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice), and an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly). Most newborns with hereditary spherocytosis have severe anemia, although it improves after the first year of life. Splenomegaly can occur anytime from early childhood to adulthood. About half of affected individuals develop hard deposits in the gallbladder called gallstones, which typically occur from late childhood to mid-adulthood.

    When should I see a Hereditary Spherocytosis doctor near San Francisco, 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctor near San Francisco, 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctors near San Francisco, 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctors near San Francisco, 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctor near San Francisco, 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctor near San Francisco, 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hereditary Spherocytosis 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hereditary Spherocytosis 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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