The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors Near Me in Albany, GA

Find the Top Sickle Cell Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Albany, GA. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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24 providers found
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Betty Pace is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Pace is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Pace is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Referral may be required

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Inc.

    427 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sailaja Gadde is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Gadde is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, and Hemoglobin C Disease. Dr. Gadde is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    427 W 3rd Ave Ste 100, 
    Albany, GA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kumud Rangaraj is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Rangaraj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Polycythemia Vera, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Schnitzler Syndrome. Dr. Rangaraj is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Referral may be required

    Phoebe Cancer Center

    427 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Tongol is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Tongol is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Tongol is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Lowery is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Lowery is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Hemoglobin SC Disease, Sickle Cell Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lowery is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chinyelu Ofodile is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Ofodile 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 Pleurisy, Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, and Pneumonia. Dr. Ofodile is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ifechukwude Nwadei is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Nwadei 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, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Phillips-Iv is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Phillips-Iv is rated as an Advanced 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 Gangrene, Pleurisy, Sickle Cell Disease, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Referral may be required

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Krywicki is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Krywicki is rated as an Experienced 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 Essential Thrombocythemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Richter Syndrome. Dr. Krywicki is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randal Shipley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Shipley is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Gangrene, Pleurisy, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Pacemaker Implantation, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rami Bahloul is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bahloul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Stroke, and Necrosis. Dr. Bahloul is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Steinberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Steinberger is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sujal Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced 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 Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Aspergillosis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emantavius Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Enlarged Liver, Peptic Ulcer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cella is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Cella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Fecal Impaction, and Endoscopy.

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

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Barnhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Barnhart is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Arginase Deficiency, N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Barnhart is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Clay is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Clay is rated as an Experienced 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 Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency, GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency, Anemia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Clay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barnwell Calhoun-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Calhoun-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Pneumonia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Calhoun-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Linda Hudson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Hudson is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleurisy, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hudson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

    417 W 3rd Ave, 
    Albany, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clay Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, Georgia. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Gangrene, Pleurisy, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Albany, GA?

    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 Albany, GA?

    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 Albany, GA?

    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 Albany, GA?

    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 Albany, GA?

    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 Albany, GA?

    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 Albany, GA?

    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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