Pediatric Hemophilia and Blood Disorders
The Hemophilia and Blood Disorders Program at Monroe Carell provides comprehensive, family-centered care to children with inherited bleeding disorders. Committed to patient care, education and clinical research, our team brings over 75 years of experience, knowledge and caring to families living with hemophilia and other blood disorders.
You and your child have access to pediatric hematology specialists, nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, counselors and others. In addition to acute treatment of bleeding episodes, we offer comprehensive education and training, genetic testing for affected families, connections to advocacy programs, and possible participation in clinical trials and research depending on your child's case.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all conditions related to pediatric hemophilia and blood disorders, including:
- Bleeding disorders
- Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
- Platelet function disorders
Meet Your Care Team
Celeste O. HemingwayMD, MHPE
- Adolescent and Young Adult Health, General Obstetrics, Gynecologic Surgery, Gynecology, Menstrual Disorders, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Heather L. McDanielMD, MSCI
- General Hematology and Oncology, Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Neeraja SwaminathanMD, MBBS
- Hematology, Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Vascular Anomalies and Malformations
Why Choose the Hemophilia and Blood Disorders Program at Monroe Carell
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ongoing and on-call support
We offer a wide variety of educational services to your family, including sessions for patients newly diagnosed with bleeding disorders. We provide technical educational programs for port-a-cath or peripheral venous infusion to aid in home prophylactic therapy if needed. We also have a hematologist on call 24 hours a day, a nurse coordinator for phone consultation and a pharmacist with specialized expertise in bleeding disorders.
- Clinical trials
Because we are part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new treatments and therapies being tested in clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial is always optional. Find a clinical trial.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Blood product transfusions
- Coagulation factor infusions
- Genetic testing and counseling
- Specialized coagulation testing and counseling