The 20 Best Thalassemia Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Thalassemia near Houston, TX. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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47 providers found
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Hermann Cancer Center - Texas Medical Center

    6400 Fannin St, Suite 2900, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Modupe Idowu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Idowu 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombocytopenia, and Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Idowu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    6410 Fannin St, Ste 500, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lakshmi Srivaths is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Srivaths is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blood Clots, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Anemia, and Hemophilia A. Dr. Srivaths is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Hurwitz is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hurwitz is rated as an Advanced 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 Hereditary Spherocytosis, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Idiopathic Neutropenia. Dr. Hurwitz 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
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    7000 Fannin St, Ste 750, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Neethu Menon is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Menon 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Menon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    1801 North Loop West, Ste 10, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Giglio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Giglio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Giglio is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Thalassemia
    Family Medicine

    Vita-Care Pharmacy

    2500 Fondren Rd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Chinglin Chan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced 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 Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Specialists

    6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Rice is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1 Baylor Plz, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Courtney Miller-Chism is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Miller-Chism 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). Dr. Miller-Chism is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vince Cataldo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cataldo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Cataldo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Effrosyni Apostolidou is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Apostolidou 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 Multiple Myeloma, Sickle Cell Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, and Beta Thalassemia.

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

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Khaled Yassine is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Yassine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Beta Thalassemia, Aplastic Anemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Yassine is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caridad Martinez is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Texas Childrens Hospital

    6621 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Venee Tubman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tubman 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, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy. Dr. Tubman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Gleason is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gleason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thalassemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hemoglobin SC Disease, and Hemoglobinopathy. Dr. Gleason is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1102 Bates Ave Ste C1570, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cecile Karsenty is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Karsenty 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 Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

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

    Office

    1102 Bates Ave Ste 1570, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kalindi Yajnik is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Yajnik 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, Beta Thalassemia, Hemoglobin SC Disease, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Yajnik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Center For Oncology And Blood Disorders

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1224, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Camacho is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Camacho 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 Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Camacho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Experienced in Thalassemia
    Referral may be required

    Dr. Mahran Shoukier, MD

    2130 W Holcombe Blvd Fl 10, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Mahran Shoukier is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shoukier 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 Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Febrile Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, and Leukemia. Dr. Shoukier is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1510, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Titilope Fasipe is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fasipe 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy. Dr. Fasipe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1510, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gladstone Airewele is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Airewele 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Airewele 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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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