General Hematology Program

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The General Hematology Program at Children's Hospital offers compassionate, comprehensive, family-centered care for children and young adults with blood disorders. We provide education and counseling, and we connect you with advocacy programs here in Nashville and across the nation. We will also let you know if your child may be eligible to participate in a Vanderbilt clinical trial or research.

Conditions We Treat

Iron deficiency anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
White blood cell disorders
Neutropenia
Congenital anemias

Meet Your Care Team

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Alexandra J. BorstMD

General Hematology and Oncology,

Hemostasis and Thrombosis,

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology,

Vascular Anomalies and Malformations

Michael R. DebaunMD, MPH

Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology,

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology,

Sickle Cell Disease

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Heather L. McDanielMD, MSCI

General Hematology and Oncology,

Hemostasis and Thrombosis,

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Jennifer A. MurdockMD

Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine

Emmanuel J. VolanakisMD

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology,

Sickle Cell Disease

Allison P. WheelerMD, MSCI

General Hematology and Oncology,

Hematology,

Hemostasis and Thrombosis,

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Why Choose Care at Children's Hospital for Pediatric General Hematology

We offer a comprehensive program for care of children with blood disorders within our clinic as well as throughout the hospital.
Experienced care
Our medical professionals and family support team members have experience and special interest in caring for children and young adults with blood disorders. We work closely with your family to determine the best treatment options and approach.
Our clinic offers comprehensive laboratory services to quickly and accurately identify disorders. For those patients that need them, we can provide blood transfusion and intravenous medicine infusions right in our clinic. This maximizes convenience and safety.