The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors Near Me in Rio Grande do Sul, BR

Find the Top Sickle Cell Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Rio Grande do Sul, BR. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Lilian M. Castilho
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Lilian M. Castilho
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Lilian Castilho practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Ms. Castilho is rated as a Distinguished expert 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, Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Carla F. Penteado-Franco
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Carla F. Penteado-Franco
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Carla Penteado-Franco practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Ms. Penteado-Franco is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Hemoglobinopathy, Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Teresinha O. Saad
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Teresinha O. Saad
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Teresinha Saad practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Saad is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemolytic Anemia, Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

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    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Erich V. De Paula
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Erich V. De Paula
    Referral may be required
    Carlos Chagas Street, 480, 
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Erich De Paula practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Mr. De Paula is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Blood Clots, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Sara T. Saad-Olalla
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Sara T. Saad-Olalla
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Sara Saad-Olalla practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Ms. Saad-Olalla is rated as an Advanced expert 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, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Fernando Cendes
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Fernando Cendes
    Referral may be required

    Campinas State Universtiy

    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Fernando Cendes practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Mr. Cendes is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Cortical Dysplasia, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Monica B. De Melo
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Monica B. De Melo
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Monica De Melo practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Ms. De Melo is rated as an Experienced expert 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 Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Sickle Cell Disease.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Franciele C. De Lima
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Franciele C. De Lima
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Franciele De Lima practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. De Lima is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hemolysis, Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Roberta P. Moraes
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Roberta P. Moraes
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Roberta Moraes practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Moraes is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Cristina O. Gilli
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Cristina O. Gilli
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Cristina Gilli practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Gilli is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Sickle Cell Disease.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Liane E. Daudt
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Liane E. Daudt
    Referral may be required
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 

    Liane Daudt practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Ms. Daudt is rated as an Experienced expert 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 Febrile Neutropenia, Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Samuel De Souza Medina
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Samuel De Souza Medina
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Samuel De Souza Medina practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Mr. De Souza Medina is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Anemia.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Paula De Melo Campos
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Paula De Melo Campos
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Paula De Melo Campos practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Ms. De Melo Campos is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Sickle Cell Disease.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Livia G. Castilhos
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Livia G. Castilhos
    Referral may be required
    Av. Roraima, 
    Santa Maria, RS, BR 

    Livia Castilhos practices practicing medicine in Santa Maria, Brazil. Ms. Castilhos is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Monophosphate Deaminase Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Sickle Cell Disease, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Ivanio T. Junior-Borba
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Ivanio T. Junior-Borba
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Ivanio Junior-Borba practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Junior-Borba is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolysis, Anemia, and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Gabriele E. Lech
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Gabriele E. Lech
    Referral may be required
    6681 Ipiranga Ave, 
    Porto Alegre, RS, BR 

    Gabriele Lech practices practicing medicine in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Ms. Lech is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Pedro H. Doleski
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Pedro H. Doleski
    Referral may be required
    Santa Maria, RS, BR 

    Pedro Doleski practices practicing medicine in Santa Maria, Brazil. Mr. Doleski is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Toxoplasmosis, Chagas Disease, Fascioliasis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Irene P. Santos
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Irene P. Santos
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Irene Santos practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Ms. Santos is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, and Sickle Cell Disease.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Daniela R. Leal
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Daniela R. Leal
    Referral may be required
    Santa Maria, RS, BR 

    Daniela Leal practices practicing medicine in Santa Maria, Brazil. Leal is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Their clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Adenosine Monophosphate Deaminase Deficiency, Chagas Disease, Memory Loss, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Fernando V. Pericole
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Fernando V. Pericole
    Referral may be required
    Campinas, RS, BR 

    Fernando Pericole practices practicing medicine in Campinas, Brazil. Mr. Pericole is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia, and Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 Rio Grande do Sul, BR?

    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 Rio Grande do Sul, BR?

    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 do I find the best Sickle Cell Disease doctor in Rio Grande do Sul, BR?

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    How does MediFind rank Sickle Cell Disease doctors in Rio Grande do Sul, BR?

    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 Rio Grande do Sul, BR?

    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 Rio Grande do Sul, BR?

    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 Rio Grande do Sul, BR?

    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 Rio Grande do Sul, BR?

    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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