The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors Near Me in Stony Brook, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Stony Brook, NY. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Stony Brook University Medical Center

    100 Nicolls Rd, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Achuta Guddati is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Guddati is rated as an Advanced 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, Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates PC

    48 Route 25a, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjeev Jain is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Blood Clots, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of IM/Hematology and American Board Of IM/Medical Oncology.

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

    Office

    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devina Prakash is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Stony Brook, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Prakash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Sickle Cell Disease, Optic Glioma, and Hemoglobin SC Disease.

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    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theodore Gabig is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Gabig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Hereditary Spherocytosis, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Minyoung Kang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Heart Failure.

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

    Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center

    3 Edmund D Pellegrino Rd, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rina Meyer is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemophilia A, Hemophilic Arthropathy, Ewing Sarcoma, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

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

    North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates PC

    1500 Route 112 Bldg 4, 
    Port Jeff Sta, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Chen is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Port Jeff Sta, New York. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced 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 Blood Clots, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Northwell Health Cancer Institute At Huntington

    270 Pulaski Road, Suite D, 
    Greenlawn, NY 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sadia Riaz is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Riaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Anemia, Gastric Lymphoma, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Northwell Health Cancer Institute At Huntington

    270 Pulaski Road, Suite D, 
    Greenlawn, NY 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Offers Telehealth

    Magdalena Pomykol is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Pomykol is rated as an Experienced 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates PC

    1500 Route 112 Bldg 4, 
    Port Jeff Sta, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Montana is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Port Jeff Sta, New York. Dr. Montana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blood Clots, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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

    Office

    601 Portion Rd Ste 2, 
    Lk Ronkonkoma, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Blessan Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lk Ronkonkoma, New York. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency.

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

    Community Family Health NP P.C.

    750 Veterans Hwy Ste 205, 
    Hauppauge, NY 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Rotkowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Rotkowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Ketoacidosis, Hiccups, Cardiac Arrest, and Sickle Cell Disease.

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

    Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center

    365 E Main St, 
    Patchogue, NY 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karan Josan is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Patchogue, New York. Dr. Josan is rated as an Experienced 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 Blood Clots, Malabsorption, Anemia, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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

    Huntington Hospital

    270 Park Ave, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tianyu Yang is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Yang 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 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.

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

    Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

    180 E Main St, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerry Rubin is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced 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 Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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

    Marc Cimmino DO PC

    40 Bay Shore Ave, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Golinowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Golinowski 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 Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

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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 Stony Brook, NY?

    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 Stony Brook, NY?

    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 Stony Brook, NY?

    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 Stony Brook, NY?

    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 Stony Brook, NY?

    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 Stony Brook, NY?

    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 Stony Brook, NY?

    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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