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Pediatric Blood Disorders

Finding out your child has a blood disorder can be scary. While these conditions are lifelong, there are treatment options available. Early, comprehensive care can improve life a lot.

At UVA Health Children's, we have a lot of experience with pediatric blood disorders. Our team includes medical and surgical specialists who understand the needs of children with blood disorders. We've achieved national recognition for our treatment of conditions like hemophilia and sickle cell anemia.

Why Choose UVA Health Children's?

At UVA Health Children's, we offer the latest treatment options for children with all forms of blood disorders, including:

We’re a federally recognized and funded center offering comprehensive hemophilia care that meets federal standards of care for kids with hemophilia.

We also have a comprehensive sickle cell clinic. Our team of specialists offers coordinated care to help you and your child with treatment and maintenance strategies.

Conditions we treat: 

  • Sickle cell disease
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding problems
  • Blood-clotting disorders

Novel Therapeutics Program

UVA Health Children's offers a novel therapeutics program, which gives children with pediatric cancer and blood disorders the opportunity to participate in early-phase clinical trials. Patients can receive innovative treatment options that would not otherwise be available.

Find out if your child qualifies for a clinical trial.