Sickle Cell Disease - Adult Clinic | Boston Medical Center

Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects every organ in the body, especially as patients age. However, not everyone with SCD has the same complications or the same number of complications. This is why ongoing care, screenings, and treatment are so important for adults with SCD.

At BMC, we’re home to the largest center for 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 who understand the needs and many complications of patients with SCD.

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830 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
3rd Floor
Moakley Building 617.638.6428

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Specialty Clinics

Sickle Cell Disease - Pediatric Clinic

In our Pediatric Sickle Cell Program, our specialists provide comprehensive care for hundreds of pediatric patients and understand the specific needs of kids born with sickle cell disease (SCD). Our goal is to help children with SCD lead normal, healthy, carefree lives as much as possible.

Sickle Cell Disease - Transitional Care

At BMC, our Transitional Care Clinic works closely with patients and their families to gradually teach adolescent and young adult patients how to manage their own health and how to advocate for themselves. Our team provides support to help our young adult patients grow into mature, responsible adults who can manage their health on their own, while providing a safety net as they learn these new skills.

Patient Stories

Massiel's Story

Helen's Story

Anonymous 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.

Preventive Food Pantry

The Food Pantry works to address nutrition-related illness and under-nutrition for our low-income patients. It fills the therapeutic gap by linking physicians and nutritionists to patients.

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.

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!

Uber Ridership

Patients with WellSense Health Plan insurance have access to a free Uber ridership program between some neighborhood health centers and BMC. If you are scheduled for an appointment at BMC, please ask the front desk at your health center how to access a free Uber ride.

Rooftop Farm

Three stories above BMC's power plant thrives a 2,658 square foot farm with more than 30 crops. The farm not only provides fresh, local produce to our hospitalized patients, cafeterias, Teaching Kitchen, and Preventive Food Pantry, but is also part of BMC's commitment to going green. The farm reduces the hospital's carbon footprint, increases green space, and reduces energy use, including the energy required to transport food.