Sickle Cell Services

Why Choose UT Southwestern for Sickle Cell Disease Care?

Sickle cell disease affect many aspects of life and health. Patients may need support for pain, organ damage, mental health, social needs, and care coordination. UT Southwestern’s Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program brings these services together in one program, so care is easier to manage over time.

The Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program serves a large, diverse patient population through a collaborative dual-institution model between UT Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Health.

Sickle Cell Disease Services

Because sickle cell disease can affect the whole person, care goes beyond routine blood tests. Patients benefit from:

• Regular visits focused on prevention, disease management, and long-term wellness
• Behavioral health care, including individual and group therapy
• Pain management, including same-day or next-day infusions
• Patient education to help people understand and manage the disease
• Social services, case management, and support group resources
• Centralized inpatient care when hospital treatment is needed
• Access to advanced therapies

In proud partnership with Children’s Health and Cook Children’s Health System, the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program is dedicated to bridging the gap between pediatric and adult medicine. We specialized in providing a seamless transition of care, ensuring young adults have the resources, education, and continuous medical support they need to manage their health confidently as they move into adulthood.

Meet the Sickle Cell Team

In addition to our physicians, the team includes specially trained professionals who help patients address medical, social, and emotional needs:

What Support Services for Sickle Cell Disease Does UT Southwestern Offer?

Our Sickle Cell Support Group is for adult patients and their community of caregivers.

It provides a place for patients and families to learn about sickle cell disease, build self-management skills, share concerns, and help identify ways to improve care.

The group also encourages participation in community events to help extend awareness of sickle cell disease.

Meetings are held quarterly on the third Wednesday in March, June, September, and December at 5:30 p.m. and are facilitated by the sickle cell social worker.

To learn more, call 214-648-4114 or email comprehensivesicklecell@utsouthwestern.edu.