171 Ashley Ave.
Charleston, SC 29425
843-792-1414
800-424-MUSC
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Hematology/Oncology
Our hematology/oncology physicians and staff focus on the treatment for infants, children and
adolescents with cancer and blood disorders or malignancies. This includes diagnosis and
treatment of red blood cell and hemoglobin abnormalities, sickle cell disease, hemostatic
disorders, leukocyte disorders and childhood and adolescent cancer. Our specialists also
have expertise in bone marrow transplantation, human cord blood stem cells and pre-clinical pharmacology.
Hemophilia Clinic
Our Hemophilia Clinic provides tertiary care services to children with hemophilia. During
comprehensive clinics held four times a year, children are evaluated by a hematologist,
nurse coordinator, social worker, dentist, orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist,
genetic counseling team and hematology/oncology clinic nurses to develop a multidisciplinary
plan of care for each child. Follow-up appointments are made as needed in the hematology
clinic, where children are seen by the hematologist and the hematology/oncology clinic nurses.
Children who need acute treatment can be seen in the hematology/oncology clinic.
The clinic is located in the MUSC Children's Hospital on the 4th floor and clinics are
held quarterly. New patients can call MUSC Health Connection at (843) 792-1414 or toll
free 1-800-424-MUSC to schedule an appointment. Established patients please call (843) 876-0575.
Sickle Cell Program
Our pediatric sickle cell program offers comprehensive services to patients diagnosed
with a hemoglobinopathy. The sickle cell team consists of a pediatrician specializing
in sickle cell disease, a pediatric hematologist, a nurse coordinator, a nurse community
case manager, social workers, a psychologist, a nutritionist and representatives from
other disciplines as needed. Services include newborn screening, a sickle cell clinic,
a transfusion clinic, community case management and inpatient consultation. The program
also is actively involved in developing new therapies, including a clinical drug trial
with HydroxyureaTM and a bone marrow transplantation
program for sickle cell disease, and participates in national trials such as the
Preoperative Transfusion Study, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic is located on the
3rd floor of the Rutledge Tower. New Patients need to call MUSC Health Connection
at (843) 792-1414 or toll free at 1-800-424 MUSC to schedule an appointment.
Established patients please call (843) 876-0444.
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