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Which Doctors Treat Sickle Cell Disease?

Medically reviewed by Nirmish Shah, M.D.
Written by Marianne Moser, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, CSCS
Posted on September 22, 2026

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a lifelong inherited blood disorder that can affect many parts of the body. It can cause problems such as pain, anemia, infections, and organ damage over time.

Because SCD can affect organs throughout the body, you or your child may see several types of doctors and other healthcare professionals. Each one can help manage a different part of the condition and its effects.


SCD can affect organs throughout the body, so a comprehensive care team can help manage different parts of your health. The National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers member center map can help you find SCD specialists in your area.

References
  1. Sickle Cell Disease — American Society of Hematology
  2. Data and Statistics on Sickle Cell Disease — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  3. For Warriors and Caregivers — Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
  4. Complications of SCD: Infection — U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  5. Palliative Care for Adults With Sickle Cell Disease: An Unrecognized Opportunity — The Hematologist
  6. Comprehensive Care Model and Integrated Sickle Cell Disease-Pulmonary Clinic Improves Access and Outcomes — Pediatrics Nationwide
  7. Sickle Cell Anemia — Mayo Clinic
  8. Editorial Commentary: Sickle Cell Disease: Diagnosing the Heart of the Matter — Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine
  9. Pathophysiology and Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension in Sickle Cell Disease — Blood
  10. Sickle Cell Retinopathy — American Society of Retina Specialists
  11. American Society of Hematology 2020 Guidelines for Sickle Cell Disease: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease in Children and Adults — Blood Advances
  12. Genitourinary Complications of Sickle Cell Disease — The Journal of Urology
  13. Pregnancy, Reproduction, and Sickle Cell Disease — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  14. Genetic Counseling in Sickle Cell Disease: Insights From the Indian Tribal Population — Journal of Community Genetics
  15. Gene Therapy — Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
  16. About NASCC — National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers
  17. American Society of Hematology 2020 Guidelines for Sickle Cell Disease: Management of Acute and Chronic Pain — Blood Advances
  18. Roles of Pharmacists in the Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Adults: A Narrative Review — Journal of Pharmacy Technology
  19. Find a Member Center — National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers

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