The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors Near Me in Arlington, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 235 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Arlington, VA. Of these, 171 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepika Darbari is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Darbari is rated as an Elite 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, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Nickel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Nickel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allistair Abraham is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Elite 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine
    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Tisdale is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Tisdale is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Anemia.

    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Hsieh is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Hsieh is rated as an Elite 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Hematology/Oncology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5100, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Taylor is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Thalassemia, and Hemoglobin C Disease. Dr. Taylor is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

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

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Oneal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oneal 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, Hemolytic Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adriana Medina is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Medina 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, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Lynch Syndrome, and Multiple Myeloma.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Office

    520 W St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oswaldo Castro is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Castro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suvankar Majumdar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Majumdar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naomi Luban is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Luban 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, Hemolytic Anemia, Anemia, Osteotomy, and Splenectomy.

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

    110 Irving Street Northwest Suite C2149

    110 Irving St NW Ste C2149, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hedy Smith is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished 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, Acquired Hemophilia, Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    Inova Schar Cancer Institute Mark Center

    1800 N Beauregard St, 350, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nicole Laslett is a specialty care physician board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. She joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2015. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Laslett served as a physician at Christiana Care Oncology Hematology at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute in Newark, DE, where she was also a Core Faculty member. Additionally, she held academic appointments as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at both Thomas Jefferson University and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Laslett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

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

    Inova Schar Cancer Institute

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 4 - Skyline Clinic, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ershler is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Ershler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Office

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 8-416, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kavita Natrajan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Natrajan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Broome is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Broome is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

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

    George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Prior is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Prior is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtney Paul is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Paul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Lesky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lesky is rated as an Advanced 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, Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karolyn Teufel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Teufel is rated as an Advanced 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, Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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 Arlington, VA?

    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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