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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 Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, and UCLA Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Noah Federman

Noah Federman, M.D.

Director of the Pediatric Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Program at UCLA

Pediatrics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Jing Ye

Jing Ye, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years
Medical OncologyHematology & Oncology
Sarah Friebert

Sarah Friebert, M.D.

Sarah Elizabeth Friebert, M.D. Leadership Chair in Pediatric Palliative Care; Professor of Pediatrics, Northeast Ohio Medical University

Pediatrics

Akron, OH
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Lori Luchtman-Jones

Lori Luchtman-Jones, MD

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute

Pediatrics

Cincinnati, OH30+ years
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Ricarchito Manera

Ricarchito Manera, MD

Professor of Pediatrics; Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist

Pediatrics

Oak Lawn, IL30+ years
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Susan Cohn

Susan Cohn, MD

Chief, Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Rolla Abu-Arja

Rolla Abu-Arja, M.D.

Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH15+ years
Pediatric Emergency MedicinePediatric Hematology-Oncology
Minnie Abromowitch

Minnie Abromowitch, MD

Professor, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Pediatrics

Omaha, NE
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Hemalatha Rangarajan

Hemalatha Rangarajan, M.D

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Ohio State University COM

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH15+ years
Pediatric Emergency MedicinePediatric Hematology-Oncology
Tyler Ketterl

Tyler Ketterl, M.D.

Associate Professor, Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Seattle, WA
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Mya Thein

Mya Thein, M.D.

Hematologist and Medical Oncologist

Hematology

Glen Burnie, MD30+ years
Hematology & Oncology
Bertil Glader

Bertil Glader, MD

Professor Emeritus, Pediatrics - Hematology & Oncology

Pediatrics

Palo Alto, CA
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Lynda Vrooman

Lynda Vrooman, M.D.

Medical Director, Quality of Life Clinic; Clinical Program Leader, Pediatric Survivorship Program

Pediatrics

Boston, MA
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Jacqueline Kraveka

Jacqueline Kraveka, DO

Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Pediatrics

Charlotte, NC30+ years
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Debra Friedman

Debra Friedman, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Director, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, E. Bronson Ingram Chair in Pediatric Oncology

Pediatrics

Nashville, TN
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Fataneh Majlessipour

Fataneh Majlessipour, M.D.

Director, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Pediatrics

Los Angeles, CA
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
William Shomali

William Shomali, M.D

Clinical Assistant Professor of Hematology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Hematology

Stanford, CA15+ years
Hematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Joseph Ramek

Joseph Ramek, M.D.

Hematology

Mount Kisco, NY30+ years
Hematology & Oncology
Yelena Ginzburg

Yelena Ginzburg, MD

Associate Professor, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Oncology

New York, NY20+ years
Medical OncologyHematology & Oncology
Mitchell Cairo

Mitchell Cairo, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology, and Cell Biology & Anatomy, New York Medical College

Pediatrics

Hawthorne, NY30+ 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.