Thal Care at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Hi I am Benjamin Woffindale:

      I am a Patient in Florida. I used to go to NIH in Bethesda, MD. I go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. I see Dr. Martha Rieman as my immediate heotological physician when I arrive, I am also seen by Dr. Derek Persons. He is the head of the Hemotological/Thalassemic Treatment.

                        St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
                        332 North Lauderdale Street
                        Memphis, Tennessee 38105
                        1-901-495-3300
                        www.stjude.org

To go the St Jude you need a referral from your hemo dr?  I am asking this because I am trying to take my son there and without a referral they won't see you.

If you did need a referral how long did it took you to be seen at St Jude.

I live in Maryland.
Thanks

Hello Ekala74 and Welcome to the site,

Is there a reason, why you would prefer going to St. Jude Children's?

Not sure about sickle cell but there are 7 center's Thalassemia Treatment Centers in US and the closest to your location would be Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
From:- http://www.cooleysanemia.com/sections.php?sec=366

Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
Director: Alan Cohen, MD
Contact: Marie Martin, (215) 590-2197

Is your son on regular blood transfusion? I am NOT much familiar with Sickle Cell but I read this article which relates to Sickle Cell Spleen Sequestration, and think it might be helpful to you
From:- http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab003425.html

Splenectomy and blood transfusion, with their consequences, are the mainstay of long-term management used in different parts of the world

We are with you to find more information and support to get the best treatment for your son

Hi E,

As you know from my pm, I agree with Narendra. CHOP would be the best place to go for a consultation. The info for the sickle cell center is slightly different.

http://www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp?id=70459

To make an appointment at the Main Hospital or to learn more about our studies, call 215-590-3423. To make an appointment in our Voorhees, NJ Specialty Care Center location, call 856-435-7502.

Your own doctor or center should be able to give you a referral. Consult with your insurer also.