Adolescent and Pediatric Blood Disorders

Connecticut Children’s hematologists provides specialized care to children of all ages with sickle cell disease. It has been found that a significant number of children with sickle cell disease also have lung problems, so Connecticut Children’s Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders is one of the few in the country to also offer a Sickle Cell Pulmonary Clinic.

Connecticut Children’s experts provide specialized care – from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up care. In a child-friendly environment, we offer chronic transfusion therapy for children who require red blood cell replacement. Our cutting-edge treatments, extensive family education and support services encourage independence and a high quality of life.

Connecticut Children's Adolescent Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Clinic (ABC Clinic) is made up of both hematology and adolescent medicine clinicians with expertise in the care of adolescents and young adult females with possible or confirmed bleeding and clotting disorders that affect menstruation.