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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Athens, GA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Georgia Cancer Specialists

    125 King Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ranjana Bhargava is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Bhargava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemochromatosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Bhargava is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhargava is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Cancer And Blood Center

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Thomas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 165 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Midline Lethal Granuloma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Cancer And Blood Center

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Hathaway is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Hathaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Hathaway is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. Dr. Hathaway is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Cancer And Blood Center, LLC

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frederick Flynt is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Flynt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Flynt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology - 2012. Dr. Flynt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Cancer And Blood Center, LLC

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Splichal is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Splichal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Splichal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology - 2004 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology - 2002. Dr. Splichal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Cancer And Blood Center

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Petros Nikolinakos is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Nikolinakos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 101 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Nikolinakos is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. Dr. Nikolinakos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Cancer And Blood Center

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tzu-chuan Huang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 88 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Huang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Cancer And Blood Center

    3320 Old Jefferson Road, Building 700, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Shepherd is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Shepherd is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology. Dr. Shepherd is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Cancer And Blood Center, LLC

    3320 Old Jefferson Rd, Bldg 700, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Addie Hill is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Anemia. Dr. Hill is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology - 2020. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Piedmont Physicians At Resource Medical - Suite 2500

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 2500, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jeanne Marie Martin earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University in New Orleans and completed her residency at the University of Maryland. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Millsaps College and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Dr. Jeanne Marie has been practicing medicine for 12 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Jeanne Marie was a part of Athens Regional Physician Enterprise.In her spare time, Dr. Jeanne Marie enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and hiking. Please feel free to contact the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced 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 Asthma in Children, Otitis, Asthma, and H1N1 Influenza. Dr. Martin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    St. Mary's Medical Group Inc.

    1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 200C, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erica Brownfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Brownfield is rated as an Advanced 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, Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemoglobin C Disease.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Emergency Medicine
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Emergency Medicine

    Dewitt And Chisolm LLC

    1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 3300, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Cromer is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Cromer 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, Sitosterolemia, Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dominic Amakye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Amakye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Hereditary Pancreatitis.

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

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Njika Atemnkeng is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Atemnkeng is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Enlarged Liver.

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

    St. Mary's Health Care System

    1230 Baxter St, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lela Laseter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Laseter 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Orthostatic Hypotension, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    NSH Cancer Institute Professional Services G LLC

    125 King Ave Ste 200, 
    Athens, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Rudolph is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Rudolph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Integrative Medicine

    Office

    545 Research Dr Ste A, 
    Athens, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mckay Crowley is a primary care provider, practicing in Integrative Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Crowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Failure, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

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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 near Athens, 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 Athens, 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 Athens, 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 Athens, 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 Athens, 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 Athens, 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 Athens, 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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