The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors Near Me in Indianapolis, IN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 108 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Indianapolis, IN. Of these, 76 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced, 10 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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108 providers found
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    575 Riley Hospital Dr Ste 3270, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seethal Jacob is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Jacob is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Office

    550 University Blvd Ste 1501, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debasmita Mohapatra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Mohapatra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Robbins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Robbins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Gastroparesis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mcnary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Mcnary is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    IU Health Simon Cancer Center

    1030 W Michigan St, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew O'brien is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. O'brien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Anemia, Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derrick Goubeaux is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Goubeaux is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    IU Health Methodist Hospital

    1701 Senate Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveen Manchanda is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Manchanda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 76 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Office

    575 Riley Hospital Dr Ste 3270, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Drayton is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Drayton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, and Hemoglobinopathy.

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

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Berry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Berry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Collins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Collins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Sickle Cell Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chintan Prajapati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Prajapati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Schwartz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Office

    980 W Walnut St, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Attaya Suvannasankha is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Suvannasankha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Office

    980 W Walnut St, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asok Antony is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Antony is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Folate Deficiency, and Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Palliative Medicine
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Palliative Medicine

    Univ. Radiation Oncology Associates Inc.

    535 Barnhill Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Cripe is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Cripe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Univ. Radiation Oncology Associates Inc.

    535 Barnhill Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Azar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Azar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Univ. Radiation Oncology Associates Inc.

    535 Barnhill Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seyed Sayar is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Sayar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Seaborn is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Seaborn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spherocytosis, Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Hemolytic Anemia, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

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

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kerry Hege is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Hege is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Hemophilia A, Hemophilic Arthropathy, Sickle Cell Disease, and Splenectomy.

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

    Riley Hospital For Children At Indiana University Health

    705 Riley Hospital Dr, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Overholt is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Overholt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spherocytosis, Aplastic Anemia, Fanconi Anemia, and Acquired Agranulocytosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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 Indianapolis, IN?

    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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