MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.
Classical Hematology
Enrico M. Novelli, MD, is a classical (benign) hematologist, the Chief of the Section of Benign Hematology, and the medical director of the UPMC Adult Sickle Cell Disease Program. Board-certified in hematology, Dr. Novelli received his medical degree from the University of Milan, Italy. He completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hematology-oncology at UPMC. Dr. Novelli specializes in sickle cell anemia and hemoglobinopathies. Dr. Novelli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville
Cheryl A. Hillery, MD, is clinical director of Hematology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and a professor of Pediatrics within the Division of Hematology-Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is the director of the Pediatric Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program and has led basic, translational, and clinical research studies focused on sickle cell disease. Dr. Hillery is rated as a Distinguished 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.
Classical Hematology
Julia Xu is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Xu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Second Ave Commons Healthcare Center
Anita Leon-Jhong, MD, is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, General Internal Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. She completed her residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Leon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Triple A Syndrome, and Sickle Cell Disease.
Levi Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Candida Infection of the Skin, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, and Hypertension.
Classical Hematology
Steven Fein, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, hematology, and hospice and palliative medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Hematology Oncology. Dr. Fein completed his fellowship at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, residency at Duke University Medical Center, and medical education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Fein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.
Classical Hematology
Craig Seaman is a Hematologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Seaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Hemophilia A, Blood Clots, and Hemophilic Arthropathy. Dr. Seaman is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of General Internal Medicine
Edgar Ramirez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Sickle Cell Disease, and Gastrostomy.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of General Internal Medicine
William Levin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.
UPMC General Internal Medicine
Eloho Ufomata Campbell, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Ufomata Campbell completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Ufomata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease and Neuromyelitis Optica.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of General Internal Medicine
Benjamin Sprague is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sprague is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Sickle Cell Disease, Malnutrition, and Gastrostomy. He is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville
Ramasubramanian (“Ram”) Kalpatthi, MD, is Clinical Research Director of Pediatric Sickle Cell Research and Director of PHO Medical Student and Resident Education at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also a Visiting Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board certified in pediatric hematology-oncology. He earned his medical degree from Thanjavur Medical College in Thanjavur, India. He completed a Residency at All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Lincoln Medical Center followed by a fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dr. Kalpatthi is nationally recognized for his excellence in the clinical care, clinical research, program development and leadership in the field of pediatric hematology oncology with special emphasis on sickle cell disease (SCD) and immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). His other clinical interests include therapeutic apheresis, immune hematological disorders, neonatal hematology, benign hematological disorders, and childhood leukemia. Also, he is a favorite among medical students, residents, and fellows due to his passion for teaching, guiding, and mentoring future generation of physicians. He has mentored medical students, residents, and fellows in completing clinical research projects that have been published and/or presented at national conferences such as the American Society of Hematology (ASH), the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) and Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting. Several of his mentees received outstanding abstract achievement awards for their work and most of his mentees have published their research in leading medical journals. View the full list of Dr. Kalpatthi’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Kalpatthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville
James Cooper, MD, MSc, is clinical director of the Coagulation Program at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board certified in pediatric hematology-oncology and pediatrics. Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed a residency and internship in pediatrics at the University of Connecticut-Connecticut Children's Medical Center followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital. Dr. Cooper also earned his master's of science in clinical research at the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Clinical Research Education. In his role as clinical director of the Coagulation Program, Dr. Cooper cares for children with bleeding disorders and thrombosis concerns. As part of that mission, Dr. Cooper and Dr. Tahniat Syed of Adolescent Medicine co-lead a dedicated clinic for young women with menstrual disorders, known as the CHAMP (Comprehensive Hematologic Assessment of Adolescents with Menstrual Problems) Clinic. In addition to coagulation disorders, Dr. Cooper also cares for children with a variety of oncologic and other hematologic problems. Dr. Cooper’s research interests include thrombosis rates in adolescents and young adults versus younger children with cancer and the cost effectiveness of laboratory analysis of clotting disorders in children. He is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the Children’s Oncology Group, the Critical Mass Young Adult Alliance, the American Thrombosis & Hemostasis Network, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Foundation for Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders, and the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society. View the full list of Dr. Cooper’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Hemophilia A, and Blood Clots.
The Paul C. Gaffney Division Of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
John Szymusiak, MD, specializes in hospital medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine in addition to pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Szymusiak received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Szymusiak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top area of expertise is Sickle Cell Disease.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Laura Decastro is a Hematologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Decastro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, and Hemoglobinopathy.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Jaime Mullin, DO, is a medical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Mullin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Gastrostomy.
Gregory Long is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Fnu Raghunandan-Purushothaman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Raghunandan-Purushothaman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin C Disease, and Sickle Cell Disease.
Classical Hematology
Olubusola Oluwole, MD, specializes in benign hematology and is board certified in hematology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Benign Hematology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Oluwole completed her fellowship at University of Washington School of Medicine and residency and medical education at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Oluwole 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.
Sriya Gunawardena is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gunawardena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Blood Clots, Hemophilia A, Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.
Last Updated: 10/30/2025












