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    MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Thalassemia near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 66 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    71 providers found
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Erin Reid is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, and Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).

      Advanced in Thalassemia
      Advanced in Thalassemia

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      525 E Main St, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Gordon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Thalassemia
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Distinguished in Thalassemia
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Srila Gopal is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gopal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, Alpha Thalassemia, and Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome.

      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
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Cancer Center Oncology Medical Group Inc-East County

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kai Zu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Zu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Cancer Center Oncology Medical Group Inc-East County

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Reema Batra is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Batra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology

      Cancer Center Oncology Medical Group Inc-East County

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Igor Medic is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Medic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      8851 Ctr Dr, Suite 408, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Majid Shahbaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine | General Practice

      Caring Physicians Medical Group, Inc.

      8881 Fletcher Pkwy, Suite 370, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Salvatore Tarantino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in La Mesa, California. Dr. Tarantino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shirley Yee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      5555 Reservoir Dr, Suite 312, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Azam Shamani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Shamani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Spasticity, Acne, Insomnia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      5555 Reservoir Dr, Suite 207, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Wilkinson is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Wilkinson has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, Thalassemia, and Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      6367 Alvarado Ct, Suite 200, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bernard Michlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Michlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Acquired Hemophilia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine

      Kumara Prathipati MD Inc

      4276 54th Pl, Suite B, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kumara Prathipati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Prathipati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      8788 Jamacha Rd, 
      Spring Valley, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zachary Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spring Valley, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Thalassemia, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine

      La Maestra Family Clinic, Inc.

      181 Rea Ave, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ramiz Putrus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Putrus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Putrus is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      4060 Fairmount Ave, Family Practice, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Adla Tessier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tessier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gilbert Syndrome, Obesity in Children, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      4060 Fairmount Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kavita Deshpande is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Deshpande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      4060 Fairmount Ave, Family Practice Department, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Loraine Gutierrez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      855 E Madison Ave, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Ronquillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Ronquillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and High Cholesterol.

      Advanced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      1428 Highland Ave, 
      National City, CA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Josie Nuqui is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in National City, California. Dr. Nuqui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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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