The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors Near Me in Texas, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 743 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Texas, US. Of these, 635 are Experienced, 87 are Advanced, 19 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology

    Office

    6410 Fannin St Ste 600B, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Modupe Idowu is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Idowu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemolytic Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

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

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alecia Nero is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Nero is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Cook Children's

    1500 Cooper St, 5th Fl, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Mccavit is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Mccavit 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 Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

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

    Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center At The Woodlands Hospital - The Woodlands, TX

    17198 St. Luke's Way, Suite 200 (MAC I), 
    The Woodlands, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Yelena Bracchini, MD is a hematology specialist in Shenandoah, TX and has been practicing for 17 years. She specializes in hematology and oncology. Dr. Bracchini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Sickle Cell Disease, Multiple Myeloma, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dr. Bracchini is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Hem/Onc

    One Baylor Plaza, Ms Bcm 187, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martha Mims, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Martha Mims specializes in Medical Oncology and works at BCM Medicine - Hem/Onc. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-3750. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mims is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Clear Cell Sarcoma. Dr. Mims is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    6400 Fannin St Ste 2900, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harinder Juneja is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Juneja is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Pulmonary Embolism, and Thrombocytopenia.

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

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venee Tubman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tubman is rated as a Distinguished 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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

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

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1510, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Titilope Fasipe is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fasipe is rated as a Distinguished 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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

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

    Children's Medical Center/Children's Health

    1935 Medical District Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olufunke Martin is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Martin is rated as a Distinguished 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobin SC Disease.

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

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Fl 14, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gladstone Airewele is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Airewele is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Office

    2001 Inwood Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Siayareh Rambally is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Rambally is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemophilia A, Hemophilic Arthropathy, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    JPS Health Network

    1500 S Main St, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Crowley is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Crowley is rated as a Distinguished 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, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Porteus is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Porteus is rated as a Distinguished 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 Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Hemoglobinopathy, X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zora Rogers is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Rogers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology

    UTSW Simmons Richardson Infusion Pharmac

    3030 Waterview Pkwy, 
    Richardson, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Cole is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Cole is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Houston Methodist Department Of Surgery

    6445 Main St Ste 2400, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shilpan Shah is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Office

    7500 Fannin St Ste 100B, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Foote is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Foote is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, and Pulmonary Embolism.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Texas Oncology Pharmacy-Sugar Land

    1350 First Colony Blvd, 
    Sugar Land, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arvind Bhandari is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Bhandari 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, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, and Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K.

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

    Office

    18200 Katy Fwy Ste WA440, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Tran is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine

    HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

    710 Cypress Creek Pkwy, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Umer Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ahmed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Hemoglobinopathy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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 in Texas, US?

    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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