Sickle Cell Disease SpecialistsPage 19

520 verified specialists treating sickle cell disease from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Volunteer Community Hospital, and Baptist Health Paducah. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Emmanuel Volanakis, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Nashville, TN

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Stacey Zahler, D.O.

Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Pediatrics

Cleveland, OH15+ years

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Michael Kelly, MD

Associate Professor, Pediatrics (Medical College of Wisconsin)

Pediatrics

Cleveland, OH30+ years

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Rowena Punzalan, MD

Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin; Senior Medical Director, Hematology and Transfusion Medicine

Pediatrics

Milwaukee, WI30+ years45+ pubs

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Lara Wahlster, M.D. PH.D.

Instructor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

Pediatrics

Boston, MA53+ pubs

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Pinki Prasad, MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Program Director, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship

Pediatrics

New Orleans, LA

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Dean Lee, M.D.

Director, Cellular Therapy and Cancer Immunology Program

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH4+ pubs

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

James Fahner, MD

Division Chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Pediatrics

Grand Rapids, MI6+ pubs

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Hau Kwaan, MD

Marjorie C. Barnett Professor in Hematology-Oncology

Hematology

Chicago, IL30+ years422+ pubs

Benign Hematology

Lolie Yu, MD

Pediatrics

New Orleans, LA

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Matthew Kutny, MD

Pediatrics

Birmingham, AL

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Felicia Wilson, MD

Pediatrics

Mobile, AL

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Gregory Friedman, M.D.

Pediatrics

Houston, TX

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Angeli Rampersad, MD

Pediatrics

Indianapolis, IN

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Brenda Weigel, M.D.

Pediatrics

Minneapolis, MN

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Craig Lotterman, MD

Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Pediatrics

New Orleans, LA

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Francisca Fasipe, MD

Pediatrics

Fort Myers, FL30+ years

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Gary Kupfer, MD

Pediatrics

Washington, DC

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Stacey Rifkin-Zenenberg, D.O.

Pediatrics

Hackensack, NJ30+ years

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Michelle Hudspeth, M.D.

Pediatrics

Charleston, SC20+ years

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of sickle cell disease specialists built?

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Sickle Cell Disease as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.

What should I look for when choosing a sickle cell disease specialist?

Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for sickle cell disease depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.

Are these sickle cell disease specialists accepting new patients?

Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

What is Sickle Cell Disease?

Sickle Cell Disease is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches sickle cell disease care.

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