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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Athens, GA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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      Jeffrey A. Thomas
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Oncology | Hematology

      University Cancer And Blood Center

      3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
      Athens, GA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Thomas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Midline Lethal Granuloma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

      Cynthia L. Shepherd
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Oncology | Hematology

      University Cancer And Blood Center

      3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
      Athens, GA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Cynthia Shepherd is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Shepherd is currently accepting new patients.

      Ranjana S. Bhargava
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

      Georgia Cancer Specialists

      125 King Avenue, Suite 200, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ranjana Bhargava is a Hematologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bhargava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hemochromatosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Bhargava is currently accepting new patients.

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      Frederick Flynt
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology

      University Cancer And Blood Center, LLC

      3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
      Athens, GA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Frederick Flynt is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Flynt has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Flynt is currently accepting new patients.

      James Splichal
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology

      University Cancer And Blood Center, LLC

      3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
      Athens, GA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      30+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Splichal is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Splichal has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Splichal is currently accepting new patients.

      Petros G. Nikolinakos
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Oncology | Hematology

      University Cancer And Blood Center

      3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
      Athens, GA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Petros Nikolinakos is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Nikolinakos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Nikolinakos is currently accepting new patients.

      Tzu-chuan J. Huang
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology | Oncology

      University Cancer And Blood Center

      3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
      Athens, GA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tzu-chuan Huang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

      Addie Hill
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology

      University Cancer And Blood Center

      3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
      Athens, GA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      12+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Addie Hill is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hill has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Anemia. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

      Jeanne M. Martin
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

      Piedmont Physicians At Resource Medical - Suite 2500

      1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 2500, 
      Athens, GA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Jeanne Marie Martin earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans and completed her residency at the University of Maryland. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Millsaps College and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Dr. Jeanne Marie has been practicing medicine for 12 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Jeanne Marie was a part of Athens Regional Physician Enterprise.In her spare time, Dr. Jeanne Marie enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and hiking. Please feel free to contact the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Otitis, Asthma, and H1N1 Influenza.

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

      St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.

      1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 200C, 
      Athens, GA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Erica Brownfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Brownfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin E Disease, and Hemoglobin C Disease.

      Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Emergency Medicine
      Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Emergency Medicine

      Dewitt And Chisolm LLC

      1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 3300, 
      Athens, GA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marcus Cromer is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Cromer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sitosterolemia, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Hypertension.

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

      Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dominic Amakye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Amakye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Hereditary Pancreatitis.

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

      Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

      1199 Prince Ave, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Njika Atemnkeng is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Atemnkeng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Enlarged Liver.

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

      St. Mary's Health Care System

      1230 Baxter St, 
      Athens, GA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lela Laseter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Laseter 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), Orthostatic Hypotension, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology | Oncology

      University Cancer And Blood Center

      3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
      Athens, GA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amanda Hathaway is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hathaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Hathaway is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

      NSH Cancer Institute Professional Services G LLC

      125 King Ave Ste 200, 
      Athens, GA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Priya Rudolph is a Hematologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Rudolph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Integrative Medicine
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Integrative Medicine

      Office

      545 Research Dr Ste A, 
      Athens, GA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mckay Crowley is a primary care provider, practicing in Integrative Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Crowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Failure, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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 Athens, GA?

      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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