The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors Near Me in Fort Wayne, IN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Fort Wayne, IN. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Office

    750 Broadway Ste 250, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Schwieterman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Schwieterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schwieterman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Paragon Home Care Inc

    3512 Stellhorn Rd, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert King is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. King 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 Parkinson's Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Anemia, and Movement Disorders. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Summit Retina Consultants P.C.

    6435 W Jefferson Blvd, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Wise is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Wise 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 Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana

    7950 W Jefferson Blvd, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Venkatasai Boda-Eswara is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Boda-Eswara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sickle Cell Disease, Multiple Myeloma, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Boda-Eswara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    American Oncology Partners P.A.

    7910 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 108, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahad Sadiq is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Sadiq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Crisis, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sadiq is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    American Oncology Partners P.A.

    7910 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 108, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Babu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Babu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopenia, Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Babu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    American Oncology Partners P.A.

    7910 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 108, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Praveen Kollipara is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Kollipara is rated as an Experienced 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 Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kollipara is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana

    7950 W Jefferson Blvd, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rositsa Byers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Byers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Diverticular Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Byers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Fort Wayne Medical Oncology And Hematology American Oncology Partners

    7910 W Jefferson Blvd, Ste 109b, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Naga Vutukuri is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Vutukuri is rated as an Experienced 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 Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Pulmonary Embolism, and Anemia. Dr. Vutukuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Fort Wayne Medical Oncology And Hematology American Oncology Partners

    7910 W Jefferson Blvd, Ste 109b, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yasolatha Nalamolu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Nalamolu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Nalamolu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fort Wayne Medical Oncology And Hematology Inc

    2514 E DuPont Rd Ste 100, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dolly Quispe-Leveau is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Quispe-Leveau 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Quispe-Leveau is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fort Wayne Medical Oncology And Hematology Inc

    2514 E DuPont Rd Ste 100, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Gonzales is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gonzales is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2514 E DuPont Rd Ste 100, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Farrukh Adhami is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Adhami is rated as an Experienced 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 Thrombocytopenia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Multiple Myeloma, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS). Dr. Adhami is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Fort Wayne Medical Oncology And Hematology Inc

    2514 E DuPont Rd Ste 100, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Carr is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Carr is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fort Wayne Medical Oncology And Hematology Inc

    2514 E DuPont Rd Ste 100, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hindi, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lakshmi Aggarwal is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Myeloma, Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2514 E DuPont Rd Ste 100, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Whalen is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Whalen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Follicular Lymphoma, Richter Syndrome, and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). Dr. Whalen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Fort Wayne Medical Oncology And Hematology American Oncology Partners

    2514 E Dupont Rd, Ste 100, 
    Fort Wayne, IN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shalini Chitneni is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Chitneni is rated as an Experienced 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 Thrombocytopenia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Anemia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Chitneni 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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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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