The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

Find the Top Sickle Cell Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 156 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 131 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    4650 W Sunset Blvd # 54, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Coates is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Coates is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemoglobinopathy, Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    David D. Shin
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Oncology | Hematology

    UCLA Cancer Care DTLA

    700 W 7th St, Ste S270-B, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Shin is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Shin is currently accepting new patients.

    Sungwon R. Kyung
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    1300 North Vermont Avenue, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sungwon Kyung is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kyung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Kyung is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saranya Veluswamy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Veluswamy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Hofstra is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hofstra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Beta Thalassemia.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Downtown Los Angeles Primary Care

    700 W 7th St Ste S270, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amie Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Gomperts is a Hematologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gomperts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Hemophilia, Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, and Blood Clots.

    Leo E. Orr
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Leo E. Orr, M.D., Inc.

    1245 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Orr treats each and every patient with care and compassion. Dr. Orr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Endometrial Cancer.

    Michelle Crespo
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine

    Eisner Health Family Medicine

    1400 S Grand Ave, Ste 703, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Crespo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Crespo has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Papular Urticaria, and Hypertension. Dr. Crespo is currently accepting new patients.

    Ellsworth R. Grant
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Ellsworth R. Grant, M.D. Inc.

    1338 S Hope St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Our office is committed to providing every patient with the best quality care. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cage Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Evans Syndrome, Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia, and Thalassemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilene Weitz is a Hematologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Weitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Kelly L. Jones
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine

    Kedren Health Primary Care

    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Providing every patient with the best care. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Balantidiasis.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Denton is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Denton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Thalassemia, and Sickle Cell Disease.

    Mihran H. Shirinian
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Comprehensive Oncology Hematology Center

    1505 Wilson Terr, Ste 340, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, French
    Accepting New Patients

    To provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, and compassionate setting. Dr. Shirinian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL), Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hossein Molazadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Molazadeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Ghassan M. Al
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Complete Care Community Health Center

    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ghassan Al-Jazayrly, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and medical ongology. He currently serves as chairman and director of cancer services at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center and director of the research center at Glendale Memorial Hospital. As a member of several hospital committees, Dr. Al-Jazayrly stays up-to-date with the latest cancer and blood disorder advancements. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Cancer.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    The Oncology Institute

    3628 E Imperial Hwy Ste 401, 
    Lynwood, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel Zevallos is an Oncologist in Lynwood, California. Dr. Zevallos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Endoscopy.

    Sidney M. Stoll
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    2080 Century Park East, Suite 1005, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sidney Stoll is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stoll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Stoll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Geriatrics

    Office

    Los Angeles, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Craig is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Craig has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Sickle Cell Disease?

    Sickle cell anemia (HbSS) is a genetic blood disorder that is the most common, severe type of sickle cell disease, in which the red blood cells, instead of being flexible and round, are rigid, sticky, and shaped like sickles or crescent moons (C-shaped). This rigidity and stickiness of red blood cells makes the hemoglobin in the cells carry less oxygen and get stuck in small blood vessels, while slowing or blocking blood and oxygen to the body tissues. Sickle cells additionally die early, causing a chronic shortage of red blood cells. When sickle cells get stuck in small blood vessels, they can cause pain, infection, acute chest syndrome, and stroke. In the United States, sickle cell anemia occurs most frequently in African Americans and Hispanic Americans.

    When should I see a Sickle Cell Disease doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Sickle Cell Disease doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Sickle Cell Disease doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Sickle Cell Disease doctors near Los Angeles, 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 Sickle Cell Disease doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Sickle Cell Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sickle Cell Disease 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 Sickle Cell Disease doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Sickle Cell Disease 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 Sickle Cell Disease 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 Sickle Cell Disease doctors near Los Angeles, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Sickle Cell Disease 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 Sickle Cell Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sickle Cell Disease 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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