Condition

Sickle Cell Disease

An inherited blood disorder in which red blood cells are shaped like a crescent, which can block blood flow and cause pain and other problems.

Also called: sickle cell anemia, scd, sickle cell trait

Who Can Help with Sickle Cell Disease?

Hematologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats blood disorders such as anemia, bleeding and clotting problems, and blood cancers.
Pediatric Oncologists
A physician who treats cancer and blood disorders in children and teenagers.
Children's Hospitals
A hospital that specializes in care for infants, children and teenagers.
Pediatric Specialists
A pediatrician with extra training in one area of children's health, such as hormones, lungs, kidneys, infections, joints or development.
Medical Geneticists
A physician or scientist who diagnoses and manages inherited conditions and interprets genetic tests.
Genetic Counselors
A specialist who helps patients understand their risk of inherited conditions and what genetic test results mean.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about sickle cell disease and what is right for you.