Benign Hematologic Disorders Program

HOSPITAL 
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center

KEY CONTACTS 
Alvin H. Schmaier, MD, Disease Team Leader, Hematology, (216-844-3951), Alvin.Schmaier@UHhospitals.org
Jane Little, MD, Director, Sickle Cell Anemia (216-844-1582), Jane.Little@UHhospitals.org
For hospital transfers, please call 216-844-1111.

Conditions Treated

• Thrombosis – venous and arterial
• Hemophilia
• Sickle cell anemia
• Immune thrombocytopenia and neutropenia
• Anemias: vitamin B12, folate, iron deficiencies, red cell enzymopathies
• Hemochromatosis
• Porphyria
• Hereditary angioedema
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

Therapies

• Novel anticoagulants
• Antidotes for bleeding on anticoagulants

Distinguishing Features

• Complete resource center for diagnosis and treatment of any hemostatic disorder, congenital or acquire
• Only multidisciplinary hemophilia treatment center in Northeast Ohio designated by the federal governmen
• All critical factor replacements for hemophiliacs available in our Center for Acute Car
• Optimal hemophilia management through University Hospitals Home Care Service
• Multidisciplinary clinic offering complete care of adults with sickle cell diseas
• Nationally recognized expertise for problems related to thrombosis managemen
• Patient navigation services for access and longitudinal care