The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors in Nigeria

Find the Top Sickle Cell Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 292 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Nigeria. Of these, 240 are Experienced, 45 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease

    Obiageli E. Nnodu
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease

    Obiageli E. Nnodu
    Abuja, FC, NG 

    Obiageli Nnodu practices practicing medicine in Abuja, Nigeria. Nnodu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Shehu U. Abdullahi
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Shehu U. Abdullahi
    Kano, KN, NG 

    Shehu Abdullahi practices practicing medicine in Kano, Nigeria. Abdullahi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Samuel A. Adegoke
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Samuel A. Adegoke
    Ile, BE, NG 

    Samuel Adegoke practices practicing medicine in Ile, Nigeria. Mr. Adegoke is rated as a Distinguished expert 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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

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    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Oladele S. Olatunya
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Oladele S. Olatunya
    Ado-ekiti, EK, NG 

    Oladele Olatunya practices practicing medicine in Ado-ekiti, Nigeria. Mr. Olatunya is rated as a Distinguished expert 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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Adama I. Ladu
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Adama I. Ladu
    Maiduguri, BO, NG 

    Adama Ladu practices practicing medicine in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Ladu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Anazoeze J. Madu
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Anazoeze J. Madu
    Enugu, EN, NG 

    Anazoeze Madu practices practicing medicine in Enugu, Nigeria. Madu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Anemia.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Halima Manga-Bello
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    Halima Manga-Bello
    Gidan Barau, KD, NG 

    Halima Manga-Bello practices practicing medicine in Gidan Barau, Nigeria. Ms. Manga-Bello is rated as a Distinguished 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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Biobele J. Brown
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Biobele J. Brown
    Ibadan, OY, NG 

    Biobele Brown practices practicing medicine in Ibadan, Nigeria. Brown is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Adeseye M. Akinsete
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Adeseye M. Akinsete
    Idi Araba, LA, NG 

    Adeseye Akinsete practices practicing medicine in Idi Araba, Nigeria. Akinsete is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Titilope A. Adeyemo
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Titilope A. Adeyemo
    Lagos, LA, NG 

    Titilope Adeyemo practices practicing medicine in Lagos, Nigeria. Ms. Adeyemo 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Safiya Gambo
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Safiya Gambo
    Kano, KN, NG 

    Safiya Gambo practices practicing medicine in Kano, Nigeria. Ms. Gambo 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Osita U. Ezenwosu
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Osita U. Ezenwosu
    Enugu, EN, NG 

    Osita Ezenwosu practices practicing medicine in Enugu, Nigeria. Ezenwosu is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Binta W. Jibir
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Binta W. Jibir
    Kano, KN, NG 

    Binta Jibir practices practicing medicine in Kano, Nigeria. Ms. Jibir 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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Iheanyi E. Okpala
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Iheanyi E. Okpala
    Enugu, EN, NG 

    Iheanyi Okpala practices practicing medicine in Enugu, Nigeria. Okpala is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Hezekiah A. Isa
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Hezekiah A. Isa
    Abuja, FC, NG 

    Hezekiah Isa practices practicing medicine in Abuja, Nigeria. Mr. Isa is rated as an Advanced expert 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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Ifeoma J. Emodi
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Ifeoma J. Emodi
    Ituku, EN, NG 

    Ifeoma Emodi practices practicing medicine in Ituku, Nigeria. Ms. Emodi 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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Titilola S. Akingbola
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Titilola S. Akingbola
    Ibadan, OY, NG 

    Titilola Akingbola practices practicing medicine in Ibadan, Nigeria. Akingbola is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Anthony N. Ikefuna
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Anthony N. Ikefuna
    Nsukka, EN, NG 

    Anthony Ikefuna practices practicing medicine in Nsukka, Nigeria. Mr. Ikefuna is rated as an Advanced expert 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.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Aisha A. Galadanci
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Aisha A. Galadanci
    Kano, KN, NG 

    Aisha Galadanci practices practicing medicine in Kano, Nigeria. Ms. Galadanci 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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Ibrahim M. Idris
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Ibrahim M. Idris
    Kano, KN, NG 

    Ibrahim Idris practices practicing medicine in Kano, Nigeria. Mr. Idris is rated as an Advanced expert 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 Priapism, Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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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 Nigeria?

    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 Nigeria?

    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 Nigeria?

    You can find a Sickle Cell Disease doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Sickle Cell Disease doctors in Nigeria?

    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 Nigeria?

    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 Nigeria?

    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 Nigeria?

    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 Nigeria?

    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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