Pediatric Hematology
Pediatric Blood Disorder Specialists
Cancer and blood disorders are tragic episodes in any family’s life but seem especially so when the patient is a child or adolescent. That is why CHRISTUS Health's compassionate and experienced team offers top-quality care during these trying events. We provide complete care with access to consulting physicians and some of the top pediatric subspecialists to ensure your child gets the best of care for their condition. Our constant communication and continuity of care from diagnostic lab work through discharge to ensure we provide precise care of your child.
Sickle Cell Program
We are dedicated to helping children living with sickle cell disease and sickle cell-related disorders have a better quality of life. We provide an array of high-quality comprehensive care including:
- Genetic counseling for hemoglobinopathy identified by newborn screening
- Annual evaluations that offer education about pain, infections and pulmonary complications
- Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound to identify patients at risk for stroke
- Hydroxyurea management
- Optimal medical management
Our program's primary focus is to prevent and minimize disease-related complications with regular physician visits and annual comprehensive screening for asthma and stroke. In addition, we have an erthrocytapheresis program that seeks to prevent iron overload associated with chronic transfusion therapy. If your child has been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, click here to learn more.