Sickle cell disease is a common disease in Saudi Arabia, and the premarital screening program estimates that the prevalence of sickle cell trait in adults reached 4.2%, while sickle cell disease reached 0.26%. It was noted that the highest prevalence of this disease is located in the Eastern Province, specifically in the city of Al-Ahsa (approximately 17% for sickle cell trait and 1.2% for sickle cell disease).
The sickle cell disease program provides comprehensive care from various medical specialties for patients with this disease, and our specialized doctors work together in a team spirit to confront the challenges that a sickle cell patient may be exposed to.
Services for sickle cell disease:
- Hematology services.
- Laboratories: blood transfusion, red blood cell replacement.
- Orthopedics: Treatment of avascular necrosis (AVN) by experts in this field.
- General Surgery: Extensive experience in laparoscopic splenectomy.
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: A special pregnancy program for people with sickle cell disease and reproductive consultations.
- Anesthesia: A fully trained anesthesia team so that you do not feel pain at all.
- Social and psychological support for people with sickle cell disease.
- Vaccination program for people with sickle cell disease.