Department

Sickle Cell Disease

BMC’s Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease provides expert, compassionate care to over 600 patients each year — from newborns to adults. 

Our multidisciplinary team of sickle cell disease specialists, nurses, and social workers provides highly personalized care tailored to each patient, including transformative gene therapies. With dedicated pediatric and adult programs and a Transitional Care Clinic, we ensure consistent, coordinated support at every stage of life. We are also committed to advancing treatment options that can ease pain and reduce complications.

Leading Expertise

New England’s Largest Sickle Cell Center

BMC cares for 600+ adult and pediatric patients annually.

Exclusive Gene Therapy Access

We are New England’s only hospital offering both FDA-approved sickle cell gene therapies, Casgevy and Lyfegenia, for adults.

Seamless Transitional Care

Our providers specialize in innovative programs designed to offer lifelong support.

Meet the Providers Who Are Rewriting Healthcare

BMC’s Sickle Cell Program team is committed to providing exceptional care for individuals with sickle cell disease. Through innovative treatments, they are improving lives and ensuring equitable access to the latest advancements in care.
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Elizabeth S. Klings, MD

Pulmonologist; Director of Clinical Research, Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease; Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Center

Reggie R. Thomasson, MD

Chief and Vice Chair, Laboratory Medicine; Medical Director, Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine Service

Find Resources and Support

Sickle cell disease can affect every part of your life. In addition to excellent care, BMC offers support and resources to help you through this time and advice on how to take the best care of yourself and what to expect.

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Locations and Contact
Adult Clinic
830 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118
3rd Floor
Moakley Building
617.638.6428

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Pediatric Clinic
801 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02119
7th Floor
Crosstown Center
617.414.4841

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Transitional Care Program
830 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118
3rd Floor
Moakley Building
617.638.6428

First Thursday of every month

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Explore the Department

Related Departments and Clinics

Sickle Cell Disease - Adult Clinic

We’re home to the largest center for sickle cell disease in New England, with hematologists who specialize in treating adults with SCD.

Sickle Cell Disease - Pediatric Clinic

In BMC’s Pediatric Sickle Cell Program, our specialists provide comprehensive care for hundreds of pediatric patients and understand the specific needs of kids born with sickle ce…

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 y…
At BMC, I am able to ask questions and learn more. Advocating for yourself and your care is so important, especially for SCD. Ingrid Ortiz, Sickle Cell Patient
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Education and Training

Sickle Cell Disease Advanced Fellowship

BMC’s one-year, non-ACGME-accredited fellowship is one of only two in the U.S. focused on advancing care for adults with sickle cell disease and training future specialists in this area. 

Hematology Research Track

This four-year program combines standard hematology/oncology fellowship training with two years dedicated to hematology-focused basic, translational, or clinical research.

Research

Sickle Cell Disease Research

BMC researchers are finding innovative new ways to treat and cure blood disorders. As our patient, you’ll have access to a wide range of clinical trials from both BMC researchers and researchers at other institutions.  

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