The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors Near Me in Mississippi, US

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The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors in Mississippi, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 194 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Mississippi, US. Of these, 172 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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194 providers found
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    Oktibbeha Urology

    104 Doctors Park, 
    Starkville, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wail Alnas is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Starkville, Mississippi. Dr. Alnas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Sickle Cell Disease.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine

    Biloxi Urgent Care Center LLC

    201 Lameuse St, 
    Biloxi, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Barnes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Gastroparesis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Family Medicine

    Greenwood Multi Specialty Clinic Inc.

    102 Professional Pl, 
    Greenwood, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Greenwood, Mississippi. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Endocarditis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle

    2520 5th St N, 
    Columbus, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amber Borden is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Columbus, Mississippi. Dr. Borden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    7900 Airways Blvd Bldg B, 
    Southaven, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Azmi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Southaven, Mississippi. Dr. Azmi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle

    2520 5th St N, 
    Columbus, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Whitecar is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Columbus, Mississippi. Dr. Whitecar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Protein C Deficiency, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Office

    7900 Airways Blvd Bldg B100, 
    Southaven, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Mirza is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Southaven, Mississippi. Dr. Mirza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Clear Cell Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County, Inc.

    200 Hwy 30 W, 
    New Albany, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Gravenor is an Oncologist in New Albany, Mississippi. Dr. Gravenor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Meridian Oncology Associates

    1704 23rd Ave. 2nd Floor, 
    Meridian, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Halbrook is an Oncologist in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Halbrook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

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

    Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto

    7601 Southcrest Pkwy, 
    Southaven,, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sohail Minhas is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Southaven,, Mississippi. Dr. Minhas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Family Cancer Center PLLC

    504 Azalea Dr Ste A, 
    Oxford, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clayton Allen is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Oxford, Mississippi. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Angiosarcoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

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

    Columbus Medical Clinic

    2104 5th St N, 
    Columbus, MS 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Connie Scurti is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Mississippi. Dr. Scurti has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Scurti is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baptist Cancer Center (Physicians)

    1300 Sunset Dr Ste Q, 
    Grenada, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Spiers is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Grenada, Mississippi. Dr. Spiers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Family Cancer Center PLLC

    504 Azalea Dr Ste A, 
    Oxford, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benton Wheeler is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oxford, Mississippi. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

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

    Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto

    7601 Southcrest Pkwy, 
    Southaven, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashoka Indukuri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southaven, Mississippi. Dr. Indukuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto

    7601 Southcrest Pkwy, 
    Southaven, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naganath Thota is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southaven, Mississippi. Dr. Thota is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto

    7601 Southcrest Pkwy, 
    Southaven, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fazila Khaliq is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southaven, Mississippi. Dr. Khaliq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    North Oak Regional Medical Center

    401 Getwell Dr, 
    Senatobia, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Beckwith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Senatobia, Mississippi. Dr. Beckwith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Sepsis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Sickle Cell Disease, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto

    7601 Southcrest Pkwy, 
    Southaven, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandrakant Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Southaven, Mississippi. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Cystitis, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Bigelow is a Hematologist in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Bigelow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Thalassemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Mississippi, US?

    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 Mississippi, US?

    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 in Mississippi, US?

    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 Mississippi, US?

    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 Mississippi, US?

    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 Mississippi, US?

    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 Mississippi, US?

    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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