The 20 Best Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in Castro Valley, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 97 doctor with experience in Thalassemia near Castro Valley, CA. Of these, 87 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashutosh Lal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Lal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Beta Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Splenectomy.

    Elite in Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Vichinsky is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Vichinsky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

    747 52nd St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sylvia Singer is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Singer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Beta Thalassemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Thalassemia?

    Common conditions include: Alpha Thalassemia, Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Beta Thalassemia

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    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ling Xu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Houman Sharifi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Sharifi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sharifi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Alameda Family Physician Medical Group Inc.

    2433 Central Ave, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Mirmira is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Mirmira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Mirmira is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jade Bito-Onon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Bito-Onon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristina Gesmundo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Gesmundo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tasnim Beg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Beg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaya Karnani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Karnani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Sciatica, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    20642 John Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nidhi Johri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Johri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Jean-Pierre L Viel

    19845 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 205, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Rinku Shrivastava is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Shrivastava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Labyrinthitis.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    13851 E 14th St Fl 3, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Serbo Croatian, Spanish, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Qaiser Niaz is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. Niaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Thrombocytopenia.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    27206 Calaroga Ave, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish

    Amita Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrocalcinosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cardiac Ablation, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Hayward Pharmacy

    27212 Calaroga Ave, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anand Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    12677 Alcosta Blvd Ste 230, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Afsheen Mostofi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Mostofi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Mostofi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Roy Medical Assoc Inc

    5601 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 340, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bakul Roy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Roy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Roy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    San Ramon Primary Care Medical Group Inc

    200 Porter Dr Ste 300, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Wheeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    John Muir Physician Network

    11030 Bollinger Canyon Rd Ste 200, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Gracer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Gracer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, High Cholesterol, and Sciatica. Dr. Gracer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2433 Central Ave Ste A, 
    Alameda, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lilian Tsao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alameda, California. Dr. Tsao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Thalassemia?

    Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form or inadequate amount of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in large numbers of red blood cells being destroyed, which leads to anemia.

    When should I see a Thalassemia doctor near Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Thalassemia doctor near Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Thalassemia doctors near Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Thalassemia doctors near Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Thalassemia doctor near Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Thalassemia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Thalassemia 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 Thalassemia doctor near Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Thalassemia 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 Thalassemia 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 Thalassemia doctors near Castro Valley, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Thalassemia 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 Thalassemia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Thalassemia 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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