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Division of Hematology

At the Division of Hematology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we treat children with every type of blood disorder that isn’t malignant (cancerous). Your child will be cared for by some of the world’s most experienced hematologists, and we offer the complete range of specialty services they need. Our team develops a treatment plan that’s tailored to your child’s specific needs.

We offer the most advanced treatment options, including curative gene therapies for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

We know that chronic illnesses that require ongoing treatment, such as regular blood transfusions, can be challenging for children. Your family will be supported by team members who help children understand and cope with procedures.

How we serve you

To give your child the very best care, our doctors, nurses and other experts are grouped into specially trained treatment teams. These teams give your child personalized care while building strong relationships to support your family.

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Why choose us for hematologic care

Our large program offers some treatments and services that other programs might not have. We are one of the select specialized hospitals, called Qualified Treatment Centers (QTCs), that offer FDA-approved curative gene therapies for transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and for sickle cell disease.

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Meet your team

Every person on your child's team has the same goal: to see your child thrive. We provide medical care, emotional counseling and much more.

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Our locations

Access top pediatric hematologists who treat children with blood disorders in one of our many regional locations. 

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Our research

We are constantly striving to make research discoveries that lead to better treatment options — including curative therapies — for blood disorders. Some of the biggest breakthroughs in hematology research have happened at CHOP.

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Hematology resources

We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel confident with the care you are providing your child at home.

Patient stories

Events

The Red Cell Club and EWIC Combined Meetings

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024

The Red Cell Club (RCC), which was created in 1958, fosters the exchange of published and unpublished data on all aspects of erythrocyte biology, ranging from developmental erythropoiesis to diagnosis and treatment of inherited and acquired erythrocyte disorders.

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A gift of any size can help us make life-changing breakthroughs and advance our work for children everywhere.

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