The 20 Best Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Thalassemia near la jolla, CA. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Thalassemia
    Distinguished in Thalassemia
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    Regents Of The University Of California

    9400 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srila Gopal is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gopal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, Alpha Thalassemia, and Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome.

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

    UC San Diego

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

    Erin Reid is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, and Hodgkin Lymphoma.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Adamson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Adamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemophilia A, Hemophilic Arthropathy, Hemophilia B, and Shwartzman Phenomenon.

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

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    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marin Xavier is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Xavier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Uc San Diego Health-La Jolla

    8899 University Center Ln, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Unna Albers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Albers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristin Anderson is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycythemia Vera, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Richter Syndrome.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    4320 Genesee Ave Ste 103, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Selene Yuen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Yuen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Mahshid Michelle Hamidi, Amc

    5222 Balboa Ave Ste 31, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahshid Hamidi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hamidi 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 Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Acne, and Food Allergy.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Nguyen is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Center For Neurological Study

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daisy Damasco-Gutierrez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Damasco-Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Center For Neurological Study

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rhodaline Tootell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tootell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Insomnia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Perlman Clinic

    9850 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marie Shieh is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Shieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Thrombocytopenia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Schnitzler Syndrome.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins

    10670 John J Hopkins Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Nagler is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nagler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Pulmonary Embolism, Agranulocytosis, Hemolytic Anemia, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Quigley is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Quigley 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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, and Thrombocytopenia.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hermel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hermel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Thrombocytopenia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Saven is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Saven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, Reticuloendotheliosis, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Genesee Medical Group Inc.

    7830 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Tecca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tecca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Tecca is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Paul D Wagner M D Inc.

    4060 4th Ave Ste 100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Wagner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wagner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Cava Medical Group

    8996 Miramar Rd Ste 308, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Noli Cava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteomyelitis in Children, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Cava is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    7808 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 101, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Luan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Luan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, High Cholesterol, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

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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 la jolla, 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 jolla, 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 jolla, 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 jolla, 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 jolla, 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 jolla, 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 jolla, 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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