The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors in The United States

Nataly Apollonsky is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Apollonsky is rated as an Elite 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy. Dr. Apollonsky is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Sophie Lanzkron is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lanzkron 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, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Lanzkron is board certified in Hematology. Dr. Lanzkron is currently accepting new patients.

Payal Desai is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Desai is rated as an Elite 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, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology, 2012. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Enrico M. Novelli, MD, is a classical (benign) hematologist, the Chief of the Section of Benign Hematology, and the medical director of the UPMC Adult Sickle Cell Disease Program. Board-certified in hematology, Dr. Novelli received his medical degree from the University of Milan, Italy. He completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hematology-oncology at UPMC. Dr. Novelli specializes in sickle cell anemia and hemoglobinopathies. Dr. Novelli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Novelli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Novelli is currently accepting new patients.

Marilyn Telen is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 53 years. Dr. Telen is rated as an Elite 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, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Telen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Hematology/Oncology and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine.

Banu Aygun is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Aygun is rated as an Elite 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, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Splenectomy.

I became interested in medicine after studying tropical forest in college and realizing that I wanted more contact with people than trees. In medical school, I cared for children and adults with sickle cell disease and was inspired by the challenges and complexity of this chronic illness. I chose to train in both pediatric and adult hematology and now see both children and adults with non-malignant blood disorders. I joined Duke Health in July 2016 to direct the Adult Sickle Cell Program and focus on the care of children and adults with disorders of hemoglobin. Dr. Strouse is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Strouse is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Hematology , American Board Of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics , and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

As director of Duke’s sickle cell transition program, my practice and research focuses on treating children and adults with sickle cell disease. When I work with children, I try to focus on teaching them about their condition and how to transition successfully to living with the disease as an adult. For all patients, I focus on providing the medical, social and psychological support they need to remain healthy. My research aims to increase engagement of sickle cell patients with their own care using mobile technology. Through the use of applications, we’re hoping to help patients, specifically children, better manage their symptoms and medications. Outside of work, I have a strong interest in art. In fact, one of my undergraduate majors was biological illustration. I enjoy drawing plants, animals and people. I’ve recently started getting back into this hobby. Dr. Shah is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Morgan Mclemore is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Mclemore is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Fanconi Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy. Dr. Mclemore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1999.

"Dr. James Casella is a professor of pediatrics and oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. As the Johns Hopkins’ Rainey Professor of Pediatric Hematology, Dr. Casella is chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology at Johns Hopkins Children's and director of the Basic and Translational Research Program in Sickle Cell Disease, Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center and the Maryland Hemophilia Treatment Center at Johns Hopkins. He supervises several labs investigating the cellular and molecular basis of pediatric blood-borne diseases. He is seeking to develop better treatments for sickle cell disease and the prevention of central nervous system complications of this disorder, including stroke. Dr. Casella received his undergraduate degree in mathematics from Union College. He earned his M.D. from SUNY of Syracuse and completed a residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was subsequently a fellow in hematology/oncology. He has been a member of the Johns Hopkins’ faculty since 1983. A research scientist as well as a clinician, he co-directs the hematology/oncology fellowship program at Johns Hopkins Hospital and is an adjunct senior investigator (Pediatric Oncology Branch) in the Division of Clinical Sciences, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. He is also director of the NHLBI-funded K12 in benign hematology program at Johns Hopkins that trains young clinician/investigators in benign hematology and transfusion medicine. Dr. Casella has served on numerous university, hospital, and advisory committees, many geared toward hematology, pediatrics and transfusion. He has received many awards from the Johns Hopkins Hospital, including the Alexander ""Buck"" Schaffer Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Teaching of House Officers. He and a colleague created the Johns Hopkins/St. Agnes Comprehensive Hemophilia Clinic to improve care for patients with the disease.". Dr. Casella is rated as an Elite 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, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Casella is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Abena Appiah is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Appiah 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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

Alan Anderson is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Anderson 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, Hemoglobin SC Disease, and Hemoglobin C Disease. Dr. Anderson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Rakhi P. Naik is the Associate Director for the Division of Hematology at Johns Hopkins University. She also serves as Director of the Fellowship Hematology Track and Director of Organ Systems Foundation of Medicine (OSFM), the largest pre-clerkship course in the medical school. She holds an undergraduate degree in Biomedical & Electrical Engineering from Duke University, an M.D. with. Dr. Naik is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemoglobinopathy. Dr. Naik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Shilpa Bamrolia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Bamrolia 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, Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bamrolia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Ross Fasano is a Pathologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Fasano is rated as an Elite 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemolytic Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Fasano is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2013.

Abdullah Kutlar is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Kutlar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Joshua Field is an Associate Medical Director at the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Field specializes in the treatment of sickle cell disease and other benign hematological disorders at Froedtert Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Dr. Field graduated from the University of Iowa Medical School. He completed an Internal Medicine Residency and Fellowships in Hematology and Transfusion Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, where he was Chief Resident in Internal Medicine and Chief Fellow in Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Field is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hematology. Dr. Field is rated as an Elite provider 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Field is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hematology. Dr. Field is currently accepting new patients.

Deepika Darbari, MD, is a hematologist at Children's National in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. 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. Dr. Darbari is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2013 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1998.

Dr. Lydia H. Pecker is a pediatric hematologist and Director of the Young Adult Clinic at the Sickle Cell Center for Adults at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Pecker received her undergraduate degree in Africana studies from Brown University and earned her M.D. at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed residency training at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and completed a fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute before joining the Hopkins faculty in 2016. Dr. Pecker's NIH and foundation-funded research focuses on reproductive health in people with ovaries and sickle cell disease. Dr. Pecker 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, Tubal Ligation, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Pecker is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Ofelia Alvarez is a Hematologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Elite 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, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.