The 20 Best Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in yorba linda, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 145 doctor with experience in Thalassemia near yorba linda, CA. Of these, 128 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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145 providers found
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Orange

    2540 N Santiago Blvd, 
    Orange, CA 
     (4.2 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
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Weir Canyon

    781 S Weir Canyon Rd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pratik Gandhi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Gandhi is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Gandhi 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 
     (0.1 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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    Distinguished in Thalassemia
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Thalassemia
    Hematology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.2 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

    Secure Health Medical Group Inc

    1275 N Rose Dr, 
    Placentia, CA 
     (1.7 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

    Yorba Linda Medical Center

    1041 E Yorba Linda Blvd Ste 209, 
    Placentia, CA 
     (2.4 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

    Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Kraemer Medical Offices - Hematology/Oncology Department

    3430 E La Palma Ave, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (3.0 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 
     (3.0 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 
     (4.2 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
    955 West Imperial Highway, Suite 200, 
    Brea, CA 
     (5.0 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
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3110 Chino Ave Ste 150A, 
    Chino Hills, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Agena is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chino Hills, California. Dr. Agena 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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Agena is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    22716 Mountain Laurel Way, 
    Diamond Bar, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yuan Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Diamond Bar, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 117 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Arthritis, Lung Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    845 East Chapman Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hal Shimazu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Shimazu 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 High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Purpura, and Gardner-Diamond Syndrome. Dr. Shimazu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Chapman

    845 E Chapman Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ana Fajardo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Fajardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Fajardo is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Fajardo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Chapman

    845 E Chapman Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hryniewicki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hryniewicki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Hryniewicki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hryniewicki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    1010 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 610, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.8 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.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia

    Central City Community Health Center

    2237 W Ball Rd, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shafeeq Shamsiddeen is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Anaheim, California. Dr. Shamsiddeen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Shamsiddeen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Oncura Health

    300 S Harbor Blvd, Ste 600, 
    Anaheim, CA 
     (7.2 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.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health - Orange Main St.

    293 South Main Street, Suite 200, 
    Orange, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Tram is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Tram 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Geetha Puthenveetil is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Puthenveetil is rated as an Advanced 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 Alpha Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Beta Thalassemia. Dr. Puthenveetil 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 yorba linda, 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 yorba linda, 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 yorba linda, 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 yorba linda, 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 yorba linda, 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 yorba linda, 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 yorba linda, 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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