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    MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Chesapeake, VA. Of these, 77 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    89 providers found
      Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology
      Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology
      355 Crawford St, Ste 300, 
      Portsmouth, VA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lloyd Shabazz is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Shabazz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Sickle Cell Disease.

      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine

      Sentara Medical Group

      5320 Providence Rd, Suite 301, 
      Virginia Beach, VA 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Betyshia Belardo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Belardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine

      Sentara Medical Group

      850 Kempsville Rd, 
      Norfolk, VA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Keith Espiritu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Espiritu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Espiritu is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Virginia Oncology Associates

      5900 Lake Wright Dr, 
      Norfolk, VA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Alberico is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Alberico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Alberico is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Virginia Oncology Associates

      725 Volvo Pkwy, Suite 200, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sowjanya Nagabhirava is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Nagabhirava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and B-Cell Lymphoma. Dr. Nagabhirava is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Childrens Specialty Group PLLC

      601 Childre's Ln, 
      Norfolk, VA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Owen is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Owen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobin SC Disease.

      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine
      736 Battlefield Blvd N, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Maritza Garza is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Garza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Garza is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Virginia Oncology Associates

      744 Battlefield Blvd N, Suite 200, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Valiant Tan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology
      110 Wimbledon Sq, Suite E, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Craig Franzman is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Franzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Franzman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      110 Wimbledon Sq, Suite E, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Maclaughlin is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Maclaughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Maclaughlin is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Bayview Physician Services PC

      111 Mill Creek Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohit Apoorva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Apoorva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Bayview Physician Services PC

      111 Mill Creek Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jorge Zarate is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Zarate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine

      Bayview Physician Services PC

      111 Mill Creek Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marilyn Vanhorn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Vanhorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hemoglobin SC Disease and Sickle Cell Disease. Dr. Vanhorn is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Bayview Physician Services PC

      111 Mill Creek Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kara Goddard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Goddard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Goddard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Internal Medicine | General Practice

      Bayview Physician Services PC

      111 Mill Creek Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Darshan Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Acute Cystitis, Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

      Bayview Physician Services PC

      111 Mill Creek Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sourabh Verma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Verma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Ogilvie Syndrome.

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

      Bayview Physician Services PC

      111 Mill Creek Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Khalid Mehmood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Mehmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Bayview Physician Services PC

      111 Mill Creek Pkwy, Suite 300, 
      Chesapeake, VA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jieming Yan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Yan has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Family Medicine

      Sentara Medical Group

      3920 Bridge Rd, Suite 207, 
      Suffolk, VA 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarai Morrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Morrison is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
      Internal Medicine
      825 Fairfax Ave, Suite 445, 
      Norfolk, VA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ian Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced 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.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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 Chesapeake, 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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