Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects every organ in the body, especially as patients age. However, not everyone with SCD has the same complications or the same number of complications. This is why ongoing care, screenings, and treatment are so important for adults with SCD.
At BMC, we’re home to the largest center for SCD in New England, with hematologists who specialize in treating adults with SCD. Our core team also works closely with a wide range of sub-specialists, such as pulmonologists, nephrologists, and primary care doctors who understand the needs and many complications of patients with SCD.
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830 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
3rd Floor
Moakley Building 617.638.6428
3rd Floor
Moakley Building 617.638.6428
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Specialty Clinics
Sickle Cell Disease - Pediatric Clinic
In our Pediatric Sickle Cell Program, our specialists provide comprehensive care for hundreds of pediatric patients and understand the specific needs of kids born with sickle cell disease (SCD). Our goal is to help children with SCD lead normal, healthy, carefree lives as much as possible.
Sickle Cell Disease - Transitional Care
At BMC, our Transitional Care Clinic works closely with patients and their families to gradually teach adolescent and young adult patients how to manage their own health and how to advocate for themselves. Our team provides support to help our young adult patients grow into mature, responsible adults who can manage their health on their own, while providing a safety net as they learn these new skills.
Patient Stories
Support Services
Our Team
Program Leadership
Elizabeth S Klings, MD
Pulmonologist, Director of the Center for Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease, Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Center
Jean-Antoine Ribeil, MD, PhD
Hematologist, Clinical Director, Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease
Martin Steinberg, MD, Emeritus Member
Hematologists
Lillian E McMahon, MD
Hematologist
Jean-Antoine Ribeil, MD, PhD
Hematologist, Clinical Director, Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease
Charlene M. Sylvestre, NP, MSN, MSW, RN, NP-C, CCAP
Sickle Cell Nurse Practitioner
Pulmonologist
Elizabeth S Klings, MD
Pulmonologist, Director of the Center for Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease, Director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Center
