The 20 Best Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in placentia, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 158 doctor with experience in Thalassemia near placentia, CA. Of these, 142 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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158 providers found
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Orange

    2540 N Santiago Blvd, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Lau is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Lau is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Lau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    955 West Imperial Highway, Suite 200, 
    Brea, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Biren Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brea, California. Dr. Shah 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 Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Caduceus Medical Group

    18200 Yorba Linda Blvd, Suite 250, 
    Yorba Linda, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Olesya Brissey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yorba Linda, California. Dr. Brissey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Brissey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Oncura Health

    300 S Harbor Blvd, Ste 600, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayaram Bharadwaj is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Bharadwaj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Agranulocytosis, Breast Cancer, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Pacific Cancer Medical Center

    1801 W Romneya Dr, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajit Maniam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Maniam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, POEMS Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, and Mondor Disease. Dr. Maniam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Thalassemia
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Thalassemia
    Hematology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zahra Pakbaz is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Pakbaz is rated as a Distinguished 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 Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Thalassemia.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Yorba Linda Medical Center

    1041 E Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 209, 
    Placentia, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Kurtz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Placentia, California. Dr. Kurtz 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 Obesity, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Secure Health Medical Group Inc

    1275 N Rose Dr, 
    Placentia, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahla Sadighian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Placentia, California. Dr. Sadighian 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 Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and POEMS Syndrome. Dr. Sadighian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Kraemer Medical Offices - Hematology/Oncology Department

    3430 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Higashiyama is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Higashiyama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thalassemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Higashiyama is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Kraemer Medical Offices

    3430 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samina Ahmed is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Orange

    2540 N Santiago Blvd, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rolf Knapp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Knapp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Knapp is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Practice.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    1835 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Aou is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Aou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    2141 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 25000, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruben Cabral is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Cabral 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Cabral is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 2100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Park is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 2100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Sharma is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Clear Cell Sarcoma. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Crosson Cancer Institute

    2151 N Harbor Blvd Ste 3200, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy Panares is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fullerton, California. Dr. Panares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    First Fountain Medical Center

    1480 S Harbor Blvd, 
    La Habra, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ker-chow Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Habra, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Pacific Cancer Medical Center

    1801 W Romneya Dr, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yunfei Wei is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Wei 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 Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Wei is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Pacific Cancer Medical Center

    1801 W Romneya Dr, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thiri Khin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Khin 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, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Khin is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine. Dr. Khin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 610, 
    Orange, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Zand is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Zand 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 Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Zand is currently accepting new patients.

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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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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 placentia, 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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