The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors Near Me in Toledo, OH

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The 20 Best Sickle Cell Disease Doctors near Toledo, OH

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Sickle Cell Disease near Toledo, OH. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
    Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease

    ProMedica Toledo Hospital

    2142 N Cove Blvd, 
    Toledo, OH 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Crawford Strunk is an Oncologist in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Strunk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Adnan R. Al
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Mercy Health - Perrysburg Cancer Center

    12623 Eckel Junction Road, 
    Perrysburg, OH 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adnan Al is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Perrysburg, Ohio. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Health - Perrysburg Cancer Center

    12623 Eckel Junction Road, 
    Perrysburg, OH 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nauman Shahid is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Perrysburg, Ohio. Dr. Shahid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Shahid is currently accepting new patients.

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    Abhay R. Shelke
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hematology | Oncology

    Mercy Health - Perrysburg Cancer Center

    12623 Eckel Junction Road, 
    Perrysburg, OH 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abhay Shelke is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Perrysburg, Ohio. Dr. Shelke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Shelke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hospital Medicine

    ProMedica Toledo Hospital

    2142 N Cove Blvd, 
    Toledo, OH 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pulmonary Embolism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    ProMedica Toledo Hospital

    2142 N Cove Blvd, 
    Toledo, OH 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mamtha Balla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Balla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Bernard-Soulier Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Vascular Surgery

    ProMedica Physicians Benign Hematology

    2109 Hughes Dr Ste 820, 
    Toledo, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Drew Oostra is a Vascular Surgeon in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Oostra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Glanzmann Thrombasthenia, and Gray Platelet Syndrome.

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

    Mercy Health — Oregon Clinic

    3841 Navarre Avenue, 
    Oregon, OH 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Astrid Ross is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oregon, Ohio. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, and Malnutrition. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    University Of Toledo Physicians LLC

    1325 Conference Dr, 
    Toledo, OH 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roland Skeel is an Oncologist in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Skeel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Clear Cell Sarcoma.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    University Of Toledo Physicians LLC

    1325 Conference Dr, 
    Toledo, OH 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Divya Vijendra is an Oncologist in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Vijendra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

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

    University Of Toledo Physicians LLC

    1325 Conference Dr, 
    Toledo, OH 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Rashid is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Rashid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Advanced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Toledo Clinic Incorporated

    4126 N Holland Sylvania Rd Ste 105, 
    Toledo, OH 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Kasunic is a Hematologist in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Kasunic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Steven Schaller Optician LLC

    3333 Glendale Ave, 
    Toledo, OH 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Hickey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Magnesium Deficiency.

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

    Toledo Clinic Incorporated

    4126 N Holland Sylvania Rd Ste 105, 
    Toledo, OH 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rex Mowat is a Hematologist in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Mowat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Richter Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease

    Toledo Clinic Incorporated

    4126 N Holland Sylvania Rd Ste 105, 
    Toledo, OH 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Phinney is an Oncologist in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Phinney has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Sickle Cell Disease
    Hospital Medicine

    Promedica Physicians Family Medicine-Sylvania

    5700 Monroe St Unit 204, 
    Sylvania, OH 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Layth Maolood is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Sylvania, Ohio. Dr. Maolood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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

    Toledo Clinic-Hematology-Oncology

    5805 Monclova Road, 
    Maumee, OH 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaili Desai is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Maumee, Ohio. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hodgkin Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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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 near Toledo, OH?

    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 Toledo, OH?

    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 Toledo, OH?

    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 Toledo, OH?

    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 Toledo, OH?

    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 Toledo, OH?

    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 Toledo, OH?

    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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