One Brooklyn Health has been providing sickle cell treatment for over 50 years. Approximately 700 children and adults with sickle cell disease receive care in our system. This is a nationally recognized program which has been the recipient of competitive grants from the Health Resources and Service Administration since 1995. The Program is enhanced by funding from New York State Department of Health. Our multidisciplinary team, consisting of Board Certified Hematologists, Nurses, Social Workers, Transition Navigators and Child Life Specialists coordinates individualized treatment plans for each patient and family.

To make an appointment or to speak with one of our team members about our program please call one of our locations below: 

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (Pediatric & Adult Sickle Cell)
718 240- 5904

Interfaith Medical Center (Pediatric & Adult Sickle Cell)
718 613-6875

Medical Services:

•Evaluation and counseling for all patients

•Ongoing education of families with disease and trait

•24 hour access to the pediatric hematologist

•Annual comprehensive visit

•Supervised In- patient care including pediatric intensive care

•Trans-cranial doppler testing to evaluate stroke risk

•Individualized pain management plans

•Pain Management and transfusions in the Ambulatory Unit

•Phenotype matched transfusions to reduce future problems

•Hydroxyurea prescribed for eligible patients •Participation in multi-center clinical trials

•Referrals of eligible patients for bone marrow transplant

•Coordination of multi-disciplinary care, patient, professional and community education

Child Life Services:

•Minimize anxiety and stress experienced by children, and families in the medical setting

•Medical education, Medical preparation and play

•Procedural support, Family and sibling support •Behavioral pain management

•Recreation services and play activities to promote mastery, self-expression, and understanding

•Coordination of special events & Therapeutic activities

Virtual Resource Center

Watch a Patient Testimonial Now!

Q&A

What is Sickle Cell Disease?

Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that results in anemia (low blood count). The normal hemoglobin, a protein in the red blood cell, is altered into the sickle hemoglobin.

What happens with Sickle Cell Disease?

Normal red blood cells are shaped like a doughnut which allows them to squeeze through small blood vessels. In sickle cell disease, the red blood cells are sickle shaped causing the cells to be rigid. These cells cannot squeeze easily through blood vessels, break up easily and cause anemia.

What medical problems are associated with Sickle Cell Disease?

•Painful crises (pain in arms, legs, chest or abdomen)

•Stroke

•Lung tissue damage (acute chest syndrome) •Serious infections

•Damage to organs like the spleen, heart and kidneys

What treatments are available?

•Pain Management

•Hydroxyurea

•Blood Transfusions

•Bone Marrow/Cord Blood Transplant

How common is Sickle Cell Disease?

Sickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide. It is most common among people of African descent., but it also affects people from another regions such as South and Central America, India, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Greece and Turkey.

Types of Sickle Cell Disease?

There are several types of sickle cell disease. The most common are: Sickle Cell Anemia (SS), Sickle-C Disease (SC), Sickle Beta-Plus Thalassemia (SB+) , Sickle Beta-Zero Thalassemia (SB )