Other Blood Diseases

Childhood blood disorders cover a wide range of conditions, both inherited and acquired, that require specialized treatment. These diseases include the blood-clotting disorder hemophilia, the hereditary disorder sickle cell anemia, the variety of conditions called hemolytic anemia and the more rare aplastic anemia and thalassemia, which is the most common inherited gene disorder in the world. In fact, doctors at UCSF were the first to develop prenatal tests for sickle cell anemia and thalassemia.

We are home to a leading pediatric Hemophilia Treatment Center and one of 10 Sickle Cell Centers funded by the National Institutes of Health. Our blood specialists or hematologists, specially trained nurses and other staff care for more than 500 children with blood disorders every year, providing treatments ranging from blood transfusions to medications to bone marrow transplants. Our services include prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling as well as diagnostic services and consultation.

Through our nationally recognized research programs, we offer our young patients the opportunity to participate in groundbreaking studies of promising new drugs and therapies.

For more information or to make an appointment, please call:
Children's Cancer and Blood Disease Program (415) 476-3831

To make an appointment, you may need a referral from the doctor treating your child. Please check with your health insurance company.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Children's Hospital.
Last updated August 31, 2007