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Hematology

The Pediatric Hematology Program at Monroe Carell offers compassionate, comprehensive, family-centered care for children and young adults with blood cell disorders, bleeding disorders and clotting disorders. We provide education and counseling, and connect you with advocacy programs here in Nashville and across the nation. We'll also let you know if your child may be eligible to participation in a Vanderbilt clinical trial or research.

Meet Your Care Team

Michael R. DeBaun

Michael R. DeBaunMD, MPH

    Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Sickle Cell Disease
Heather L. McDaniel
4.8

Heather L. McDanielMD, MSCI

    General Hematology and Oncology, Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Jennifer A. Murdock

Jennifer A. MurdockMD

    Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine
Brianna N. Smith

Brianna N. SmithMD

    Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Emmanuel J. Volanakis
4.9

Emmanuel J. VolanakisMD

    Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Sickle Cell Disease

Why Choose Pediatric Hematology Care at Monroe Carell

  • diploma, award, ribbon, Recognized care, quality

    Monroe Carell offers a nationally recognized, federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC). Our clinic is part of a network of about 140 HTCs in the United States. National studies show that children treated at HTCs spend less time in the hospital, less time away from school, and have better outcomes and lower health care costs.

  • bookmark, star, Unique expertise, excellence, school-based programs

    The Vanderbilt-Meharry-Matthew Walker Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease is a nationally recognized program that brings together primary care providers and specialists from local institutions to treat individuals with sickle cell disease under one roof.

  • compass, Patient care coordinators
    Comprehensive care

    We offer a comprehensive program for care of children with bleeding, clotting and blood cell disorders within our clinic as well as throughout the hospital. Our team consists of physicians, clinical nurses, case managers, social workers, child life specialists and pharmacists. All team members work to provide complete care and education for you and your child.

  • physician, doctor, stethoscope, Skilled clinicians
    Experience in blood disorders

    Our medical professionals and family support team members have experience and special interest in caring for children and young adults with blood disorders and blood clotting problems. We work closely with your family to determine the best treatment options and approach.

  • laboratory, test tubes, Advanced treatment
    Dedicated lab services

    Monroe Carell’s hematology clinic offers dedicated laboratory services. We quickly and accurately make the correct diagnosis of such blood-related disorders as sickle cell disease, thrombosis and anemia to bring treatment sooner to your child. We can also provide blood transfusion and intravenous medicine infusion in our clinic. This maximizes convenience and safety.

Location

2200 Children's Way, 6th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Today's hours:8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.