The Adult Sickle Cell Clinic was established in 1972 as a service within the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at MCG and was funded by the National Institutes of Health. When funding from that source was discontinued the clinic became part of the Ambulatory Care Services operated by the Hematology/Oncology division of the Department of Medicine. In 1995, the clinic was relocated to our present site at 1521 Pope Avenue.

The clinic is open to patients Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:30. In addition to routine office visits, a treatment room is available for management of acute problems.

Services Offered

• Diagnosis of sickle cell disease, thalassemia and other hemoglobinopathies.
• Ongoing ambulatory care and treatments for patients with sickle cell disease.
• Referral to other MCG services for investigation of orthopedic, renal, cardiac, ophthalmic or other complications.
• Preliminary treatment of acute sickle cell pain crises and admission to MCG Hospital if necessary.
• Outreach services are in Albany, Macon, Savannah, and Waycross are held in their local public health departments.