General Hematology Program
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
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
Heather L. McDanielMD, MSCI
- General Hematology and Oncology, Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
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.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments, and services including:
- Blood product transfusions
- Medication management
- Specialized testing and counseling
- Specialized testing and counseling
- Stem cell transplant
- Surgery