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    MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Thalassemia near Covington, GA. Of these, 11 are Experienced.

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      Christy Blanchford
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine

      Piedmont Primary Care At Eastside Crossing

      9202 Highway 278 NE, 
      Covington, GA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christy Blanchford, M.D., earned her medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School. She then attended Emory University School of Medicine where she completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Blanchford is a board-certified physician with over 25 years of experience working in primary care. She specializes in internal medicine and offers preventative care and treatment for adults.In her spare time, Dr. Blanchford enjoys mountain biking, spending time with family and attending science fiction/fantasy conventions.She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Blanchford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      John R. Ehret
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine

      Piedmont Primary Care At Eastside Crossing

      9202 Highway 278 NE, 
      Covington, GA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Ehret, M.D., earned his medical degree at John C Edwards School of Medicine. He then attended Emory University School of Medicine where he completed a residency in internal medicine.Dr. Ehret is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience working in primary care. He specializes in internal medicine and offers treatment for most common medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia.In his spare time, Dr. Ehret enjoys exercise and spending time with family.He is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ehret is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

      Chukwuma Ndibe
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Oncology | Hematology

      Piedmont Physicians Medical Oncology Newton

      5126 Hospital Drive NE, Suite 102, 
      Covington, GA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chuma Ndibe, M.D., earned his medical degree from University of Nigeria College of Medicine and completed his residency at Morehouse School of Medicine. He is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, he was an oncologist/hematologist at Cancer Care Center of Tuscaloosa. Dr. Ndibe specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders. Dr. Ndibe has a special interest in the treatment of lung, breast, colon, prostate, lymphoma and all other cancers.In his spare time, Dr. Ndibe enjoys spending time with his family, reading books and traveling.Dr. Ndibe is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ndibe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      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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      Shanker R. Polsani
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Oncology | Hematology

      Piedmont Physicians Medical Oncology Newton

      5126 Hospital Drive NE, Suite 102, 
      Covington, GA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shanker Polsani, M.D., earned his medical degree from Kakatiya Medical College in India. He completed his residency at Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital followed by fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology.Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Polsani was Chief Fellow of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Brody School of Medicine and has worked as an Assistant Professor in the Section of Hospital Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.Dr. Polsani specializes in Medical Oncology and Hematology. Dr. Polsani has a special interest in GI, Thoracic Oncology and Classical Hematology.In his spare time, Dr. Polsani enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys playing tennis. Dr. Polsani is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Polsani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Pulmonary Embolism.

      Wendell Smith
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine

      Piedmont Primary Care Of Covington

      4152 Highway 278, Suite A, 
      Covington, GA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Wendell Smith, M.D., attended the Medical College of Georgia where he earned his medical degree and completed his residency. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Smith specializes in family medicine and has more than 30 years of experience as a primary care physician. He offers comprehensive preventive care as well as the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, COPD, thyroid disease, heart disease and arthritis.In his spare time, Dr. Smith enjoys cooking on his big green egg, gardening, fishing, listening to audio books, working at church and spending time with his grandchildren. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Internal Medicine

      Alliance Family Care, LLC

      1775 Access Rd, Ste C, 
      Covington, GA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bio coming soon. Dr. Abbasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

      Kinzi V. Shewmake
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine

      Piedmont Physicians Sigman Rd Primary Care

      1301 Sigman Road NE, Suite 230, 
      Conyers, GA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Shewmake earned her medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean. She then attended the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program where she completed a residency in family medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Shewmake has over 10 years of experience and specializes in the management of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Her special interests include preventative health care and decreasing health care disparities.In her spare time, Dr. Shewmake enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and enjoying the outdoors. Dr. Shewmake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Virginia B. Hyland
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Family Medicine

      Piedmont Physicians At Parker Road

      1765 Parker Rd, Se, 
      Conyers, GA 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Virginia Hyland graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts. She received her medical degree from New York Medical College in 1985. She completed her residency in family medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Hyland began practicing in New York after completing her residency. She began practicing in the Rockdale community in 1992. Dr. Hyland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. Her top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Cyclic Neutropenia.

      Stephen M. Szabo
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Thalassemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Piedmont Oncology At Rockdale

      1412 Milstead Ave NE, Ste 300, 
      Conyers, GA 
       (10.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Szabo is board certified in hematology, medical oncology, and internal medicine. He completed his hematology-oncology training at Emory University Hospital and his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan Hospitals. He earned his medical degree at Cornell University Medical College.Dr. Szabo has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years. Most recently, he was Chief of Staff at Emory St. Joseph Hospital. Prior to that, he was Chief of Staff at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and the Director of the Division of Community Oncology for the Department of Hematology Oncology at Emory Healthcare.Dr. Szabo has special interests in breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and benign and malignant hematology. In his free time, Dr. Szabo enjoys promoting health education, hiking, sailing, and spending time with his family.Dr. Szabo and the team at Piedmont Oncology have the resources you need conveniently close to home.Dr. Szabo is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Szabo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Neuroblastoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gastric Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Nsh Cancer Institute Professional Services A, LLC

      1498 Klondike Rd Sw, Suite 106, 
      Conyers, GA 
       (11.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sanjay Vinjamaram is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Vinjamaram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Vinjamaram is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Georgia Cancer Specialists

      1501 Milstead Avenue, Suite 110, 
      Conyers, GA 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sherine Thomas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Covington, GA?

      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 Covington, GA?

      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 Covington, GA?

      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 Covington, GA?

      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 Covington, GA?

      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 Covington, GA?

      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 Covington, GA?

      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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