The 20 Best Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in Clearwater, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Thalassemia near Clearwater, FL. Of these, 43 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    516 Lakeview Rd Ste 4, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Wanger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Wanger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wanger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Elias Kolettis, DO

    701 N Hercules Ave Ste B, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elias Kolettis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Kolettis 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 Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Kolettis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Advanced in Thalassemia

    Comprehensive Hematology Oncology LLC

    1345 West Bay Dr Ste 401, 
    Largo, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pratibha Desai is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Agranulocytosis, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia. Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    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
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Anup Desai MD PA

    908 S Fort Harrison Ave, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anup Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Michael Markou DO PLC.

    1266 Turner St, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Markou is a primary care provider, practicing in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Markou 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 Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

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

    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    400 Pinellas St Ste 300, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nuruddin Jooma is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Jooma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Jooma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jooma is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    400 Pinellas St Ste 300, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Idelfia Marte is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Marte 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Anemia. Dr. Marte is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Marte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Morton Plant Mease Primary Care

    1007 Jeffords St Ste 101, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana May is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. May is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Stephen J. Shields MD PA

    1211 Reynolds Ave Ste B, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Shields is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Shields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Florida Med Center Of Clearwater Inc

    1840 N Highland Ave, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Saifi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Saifi 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Saifi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saifi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Comprehensive Hematology Oncology LLC

    1258 West Bay Dr Ste B, 
    Largo, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Faseeh Khaja is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Khaja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Polycythemia Vera. Dr. Khaja is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khaja is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pinellas Hematology & Oncology PA

    1258 West Bay Dr Ste G, 
    Largo, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neeharika Makani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Makani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Dehydration, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1301 2nd Ave SW, 
    Largo, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Todd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Todd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Optic Shoppe

    1301 2nd Ave SW, 
    Largo, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Nathan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Nathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Best Value Healthcare LLC

    2128 Main St, 
    Dunedin, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beverly Encarnacion is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dunedin, Florida. Dr. Encarnacion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    All Care Medical Consultants PA

    1115 Florida Ave, 
    Palm Harbor, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Yamani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palm Harbor, Florida. Dr. Yamani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Yamani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yamani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Professional Health Care Of Pinellas LLC

    6502 Park Blvd N, 
    Pinellas Park, FL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hazem Al is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pinellas Park, Florida. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 167 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Al is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Internal Medicine

    Raymond D.Hansen M D P.A

    1972 Bayshore Blvd, 
    Dunedin, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dunedin, Florida. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Cardiomyopathy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Fitz Tropics Medical Associates Inc.

    12464 Indian Rocks Rd, 
    Largo, FL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Fitzgerald is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Glossitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    12046 Indian Rocks Rd Ste 103, 
    Largo, FL 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Francis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Francis 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 Dry Mouth, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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 Clearwater, FL?

    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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