The 20 Best Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Thalassemia near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Hematology/Oncology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5100, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Taylor is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Thalassemia, and Hemoglobin E Disease. Dr. Taylor is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Unity Health Care Inc.

    850 Delaware Ave SW # B, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syeda Mansur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mansur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trichomoniasis, Chlamydia, Glucose-6-Phosphate Translocase Deficiency, and Thalassemia.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Prenatal Pediatrics Institute

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suvankar Majumdar, MD, is chief of the Division of Hematology at Children’s National. Dr. Majumdar completed his medical training from the University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences and pediatric residency from Michigan State University. He previously served as the director of the Comprehensive Pediatric Sickle Cell Program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and also directed the Hemophilia Treatment Center. He is a recognized leader in hematology and sickle cell disease, and is passionate about taking care of patients and families living with hematological disorders. In addition to his broad clinical expertise, Dr. Majumdar is an accomplished researcher and a principal investigator of NIH-funded studies. He is currently evaluating a novel drug for treating sickle cell pain and investigating specific genetic mutations that might be associated with irregular heartbeats in this high-risk population. Dr. Majumdar 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Majumdar is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2009.

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

    Main Hospital

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Yang is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Yang is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1994 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1990.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Campbell, MD, began his distinguished training and career path at Morehouse College. He continued medical school at Case Western Reserve University and completed post graduate training at Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard) and Lurie Children's Hospital (Northwestern University). Prior to joining Children’s National, Dr. Campbell was Director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at the University of Michigan, a position he held since 2005. His research interests span several topics in sickle cell disease including pulmonary complications, fetal hemoglobin switching in transgenic sickle cell mice, phenotype/genotype relationships and renal complications. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Alpha Thalassemia, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Campbell is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2004.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    David Jacobsohn, MD, ScM, MBA, is the division chief of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program at Children’s National Hospital and full professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University. He leads a program of upwards of 70 pediatric transplants per year. The program performs transplants in patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions, and has expertise with all stem cell sources including haplo-identical transplants. His expertise is in graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) clinical trials: reducing incidence of GvHD as well as novel therapies for GvHD. He has more than 10 years of experience in clinical research in pediatric GvHD. His work has included the study of novel drugs for chronic GvHD, classification criteria for chronic GvHD, and risk factor stratification in pediatric chronic GvHD. He is active in the BMT community at a national level. Examples of some current and prior roles include head of the GVHD committee for the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Consortium, member-at-large of the that Consortium, member of the Children’s Oncology Group Stem Cell Transplant Committee, member of the Clinical Trials Network State of the Science Pediatric Advisory Group. Dr. Jacobsohn has been instrumental in growing the capabilities of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program. For example, for the last five years the program is one of the few pediatric programs performing alpha/beta T cell depletion for haploidentical transplants. This novel method for GVHD prevention has significantly improved the outcome of haploidentical BMT at Children’s National. Additionally, he has been involved with the deployment of gene therapy for hemoglobinopathies. He successfully led Children’s National to become the first program in the country to collect stem cells for a commercial sickle cell gene therapy treatment. Dr. Jacobsohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Hemoglobinopathy, Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Jacobsohn is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2002 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1999.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Webb is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Webb is rated as an Experienced 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemolytic Anemia, Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Webb is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine: American Board Of Pathology, 2014, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Prenatal Pediatrics Institute

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael F. Guerrera, MD, is the director of the Comprehensive Hemostasis and Thrombosis Program in the Division of Hematology. He served on the Region III Executive Committee for eight years. His clinical interest is in bleeding disorders and general hematology. Dr. Guerrera also has an interest in medical education, was a director of the Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program for eight years and was a participant in the first Children's National Hospital and the George Washington University Master Teacher Program. Dr. Guerrera is the recipient of the 2018 National Hemophilia Foundation Physician of the Year Award. Dr. Guerrera 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 Hemophilia A, Blood Clots, Hemophilia B, and Hemophilic Arthropathy. Dr. Guerrera is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2002 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1998.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Main Hospital-Cancer And Blood Disorders Clinic

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Pashto, Urdu

    Laila Mahmood, MD, MPH, trained in pediatrics at the Herman and Walterman Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, pediatric hematology-oncology at Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester, and hospice and palliative medicine with Capital Caring Hospice and Medstar Washington Hospital Center. While at Rochester, she also obtained a Master’s in Public Health. Her research focus is in pain and integrative therapies for sickle cell disease, as well as early integration of palliative care and perinatal palliative care. She enjoys educating medical students and residents in palliative medicine. When she is not at work, she enjoys cooking, baking, reading, traveling and spending time with her children. Dr. Mahmood 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Von Gierke Disease, and Hemoglobinopathy. Dr. Mahmood is board certified in Anesthesiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2011.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Telehealth Video Visit

    111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Yaser Diab, MD, is a hematologist at Children's National. He specializes in Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma with Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome. Dr. Diab 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 May Thurner Syndrome, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Sickle Cell Disease, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Dr. Diab is board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2013.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Hematology/Oncology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5100, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pudipeddi Sarma is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sarma 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 Anemia, Breast Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allistair Abraham is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Abraham 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    110 Irving St NW Ste 2A38, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Catlett is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Catlett 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 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Radiology At Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center

    700 2nd St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eva Perdahl is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Perdahl 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Thalassemia, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center

    700 2nd St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sabrina Kimrey is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kimrey 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Ali Safayan MD PC

    4801 Wisconsin Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Safayan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Safayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Homocystinuria, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Loechelt is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Loechelt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Anemia, Thalassemia, Alpha Thalassemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center

    700 2nd St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacquelyn Klicka is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Klicka 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.

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

    MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Salem Kim is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kim 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 Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    110 Irving Street Northwest Suite C2149

    110 Irving St NW Ste C2149, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hedy Smith is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Acquired Hemophilia, Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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