At BMC, we’re home to the largest center for sickle cell disease (SCD) in New England, with hematologists who specialize in treating adults with SCD. Our core team also works closely with a wide range of sub-specialists, such as pulmonologists, nephrologists, and primary care doctors to help fully meet your medical and social needs. ### Sickle Cell Disease Adult Clinic - [Contact Us](#contact-us) - [Specialty Clinics](#specialty-clinics) - [Patient Stories](#patient-stories) - [Support Services](#support-services) - [Our Team](#our-team) ## Contact Us [ 830 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118 3rd Floor BMC, Moakley Building ](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/830+Harrison+Avenue,+Boston,+MA+02118) [617.638.6428](tel:617.638.6428) Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM [ ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5c43790c-e43c-434b-b828-604e66749757/DSALAFIA_A82X2811?io=transform:fill,width:300,height:200&format=jpg) ](/content/moakley-building) ## Specialty Clinics [### Sickle Cell Disease Pediatric Clinic Expert children’s sickle cell care, including early diagnosis, transfusions, pain management, and advanced therapies, from pediatric hematologists that support each child’s health and development through personalized, long-term care planning. ](/departments/sickle-cell-disease-pediatric-clinic) [### Sickle Cell Disease Transitional Care Clinic BMC’s Transitional Care Clinic team, which includes both pediatric and adult sickle cell specialists, works closely with patients and their families during this time to help our young adult patients grow into mature, responsible adults who can manage thei ](/departments/sickle-cell-disease-transitional-care-clinic) ## Patient Stories ### [Massiel's Story]() Read More ![Massiel's Story](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/20fb23f4-44f3-4f31-b809-e8b80a4bfefe/Massiel-Rabeia-SCD-Moakley-Green-Event-9_13-2) ### [Helen's Story](/sickle-cell-disease/patient-stories#helen's-story) Read More ![Helen's Story](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/6df8f342-2c49-470a-91b9-32ec8e7c4b87/GT-Email-1-Helen-and-Dr-McMahon) ### [Anonymous Patient Story]() Read More ![Anonymous Patient Story](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/c89bce5c-b47d-4f95-b4ab-1ad04759dcc1/SCD-Patient-Story) ## Support Services ### Support Groups Support groups offer a unique opportunity for current patients and short- and long-term survivors alike to get to know others who have had similar disease and treatment experiences as their own. [Read more](/departments/cancer-center/support/support-groups) ### Preventive Food Pantry BMC’s Preventive Food Pantry works to address nutrition-related illness and undernutrition for our low-income patients. It fills the therapeutic gap by linking physicians and nutritionists to patients. [Read more](/nourishing-our-community/preventive-food-pantry) ### Patient Financial Assistance If you are a low-income uninsured or underinsured Massachusetts residents, BMC can provide you with medically necessary services at no cost or a reduced cost. [Read more](/patient-financial-assistance) ### The Teaching Kitchen Come to the Teaching Kitchen for a FREE cooking class and learn how to make simple, cost-effective, and delicious recipes that will help you live a healthier life and/or manage your disease or condition! [Read more](/nourishing-our-community/teaching-kitchen) ### Rooftop Farm Three stories above Boston Medical Center’s power plant thrives a 2,658-square-foot farm that grows more than 30 crops. The farm provides fresh, local produce to our hospitalized patients, cafeterias, Teaching Kitchen, and Preventive Food Pantry, and is also part of BMC’s commitment to going green. [Read more](/nourishing-our-community/rooftop-farm) ## Our Team ### Program Leadership ### [Elizabeth S. Klings, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/elizabeth-s-klings-md) Pulmonologist; Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Center; Director of Clinical Research, Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/408f3846-0617-4413-b63e-4aa09ffdbfc6/Liz-Klings-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) [Martin Steinberg, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/martin-h-steinberg-md), Emeritus Member ### Hematologists ### [Lillian E.C. McMahon, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/lillian-e-mcmahon-md) Hematologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/a9a77f17-bee0-420a-a73f-d168ff2e7b27/Lillian_McMahon_45-1_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### Pulmonologist ### [Elizabeth S. Klings, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/elizabeth-s-klings-md) Pulmonologist; Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Center; Director of Clinical Research, Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/408f3846-0617-4413-b63e-4aa09ffdbfc6/Liz-Klings-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### Primary Care ### [Darryl A. Woods, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/darryl-woods-md) Primary Care Physician ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/543e520d-67c0-49ee-84b7-9723106a19eb/Woods-Darryl?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### Nephrologist ### Psychologist ### [Santia Berberena, PsyD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/santia-berberena-psyd) Clinical Health Psychologist ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/3c0e2c5e-868b-4870-8bcf-5e37b4e10171/Berberena_Santia_1?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)