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Blood Disorders

Vanderbilt Hematology, part of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, treats patients with cancerous and noncancerous blood disorders. Our team of doctors, nurses and staff is committed to providing quality care for you and your family while you are going through a blood disorder treatment, such as a blood stem cell or bone marrow transplant (BMT). We are a comprehensive center that treats your whole body, inside and out.

Conditions We Treat

We treat all blood disorders and related conditions, including:

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    Agranulocytosis
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    Amyloidosis
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    Anemia
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    Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS, APLS)
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    Bleeding disorders
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    Blood cancers
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    Blood clots
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    Coagulopathy

Meet Your Care Team

Michelle T. Chi
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4.9

Michelle T. ChiMD

    Hematology, Hematology/Oncology
Jennifer R. Green
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4.9

Jennifer R. GreenMD

    Cancer, Hematology, Hematology/Oncology
Adetola A. Kassim
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4.7

Adetola A. KassimMD

    Bone Marrow Transplant, Cancer, Hematologic Cancer, Hematology, Hematology/Oncology, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic, Stem Cell Transplant
Colleen T. Morton
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Colleen T. MortonMD

    Cancer, Hematology, Hematology/Oncology
Tina M. Sasso
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4.9

Tina M. SassoAPRN

    Hematology, Hematology/Oncology
Benjamin F. Tillman
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Benjamin F. TillmanMD

    Cancer, Hematology, Hematology/Oncology, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic, Lymphoma, Low, Intermediate, and High Grade
Muhamed Baljevic
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4.7

Muhamed BaljevicMD

    Hematology/Oncology
Bhagirathbhai Dholaria
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4.9

Bhagirathbhai DholariaMD

    Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematologic Cancer, Hematology, Hematology/Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant
Lindsey M. Goodman
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4.9

Lindsey M. GoodmanMD

    Cancer, Hematology/Oncology
Adetola A. Kassim
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4.7

Adetola A. KassimMD

    Bone Marrow Transplant, Cancer, Hematologic Cancer, Hematology, Hematology/Oncology, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic, Stem Cell Transplant
Austin N. Kirschner
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4.9

Austin N. KirschnerMD, PhD

    Cancer, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic, Lymphoma, Low, Intermediate, and High Grade, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Prostate, Bladder, and Kidney Cancer, Radiation Oncology
Ashwin Kishtagari
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4.8

Ashwin KishtagariMD

    Hematology/Oncology
Sanjay R. Mohan
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4.9

Sanjay R. MohanMD, MSCI

    Cancer, Hematologic Cancer, Hematology/Oncology, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic
David S. Morgan
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4.9

David S. MorganMD, BA

    Cancer, Hematologic Cancer, Hematology/Oncology, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic, Lymphoma, Low, Intermediate, and High Grade
Olalekan O. Oluwole
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4.8

Olalekan O. OluwoleMD, MPH, MBBS

    Cancer, Hematologic Cancer, Hematology, Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic, Lymphoma, Low, Intermediate, and High Grade
Nishitha M. Reddy
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4.9

Nishitha M. ReddyMD, MBBS

    Cancer, Hematologic Cancer, Hematology/Oncology, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic, Lymphoma, Low, Intermediate, and High Grade
Bipin Savani

Bipin SavaniMD

    Bone Marrow Transplant, Cancer, Hematologic Cancer, Hematology/Oncology, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic, Lymphoma, Low, Intermediate, and High Grade, Stem Cell Transplant
Michael R. Savona
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4.9

Michael R. SavonaMD

    Cancer, Hematology, Hematology/Oncology, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic
Salyka M. Sengsayadeth
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Salyka M. SengsayadethMD

    Cancer, Hematologic Cancer, Hematology, Hematology/Oncology, Leukemia, Acute and Chronic, Lymphoma, Low, Intermediate, and High Grade, Stem Cell Transplant

Why Choose Blood Disorders at Vanderbilt

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    Recognized care

    We are part of Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest ranking by the world’s leading authority on cancer. Our Center of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease brings together primary care providers and specialists from local institutions to treat individuals with sickle cell disease under one roof.

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    Collaborative care

    Blood disorders are often related to other health problems involving major organs, such as the heart and liver. That's why our team works with a variety of specialists, including your primary care provider.

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    Specialized care

    Our hematologists have specialized training in diagnosing and treating blood cancers and noncancerous blood disorders. Our care teams include nurse practitioners, clinical and research nurses, genetic counselors, pharmacists and other specialists to provide a more accurate diagnosis and the most effective treatment options for you. 

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    Seamless care, pediatrics to adult

    Many of our providers treat children and adults with blood disorders. We work with your other doctors to help you transition from pediatric care to adult care and to create a care plan that meets your unique health goals and needs.

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    Support

    We offer ongoing services to ensure that you find the support you need to feel better, physically and emotionally. We also can assist you with lodging and locating community resources.

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    Care coordinators

    Our specialized transplant, program and intake coordinators guide you through your care plan. They can help you schedule appointments, gather medical records, address concerns and coordinate your care among all the specialists involved in your treatment.

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:

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    Anticoagulation management
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    Bone marrow examination
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    Complete blood count
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    Ferritin test
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    Partial thromboplastin time test
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    Reticulocyte count
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Locations

1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3903
Nashville, TN 37232
1500 21st Avenue South, Suite 2500
Nashville, TN 37212