Seeking Patient Care?
The Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) at the University of Miami is the only federally funded 501c (3) non-profit, combined Adult and Pediatric program serving South Florida for more than 30 years. We offer state-of-the-art comprehensive care to all persons living with a bleeding or clotting disorder from birth through adulthood. This includes the hemophilias, von Willebrand’s disease, rare bleeding disorders, platelet disorders, inherited and acquired hypercoagulable disorders. As part of our unique services, we offer research studies, physical therapy evaluations, point-of-care ultrasounds, and more.
- Joanna Davis, M.D. – Medical Co-Director of Pediatric HTC
- Fernando Corrales-Medina, M.D. – Medical Co-Director of Pediatric HTC
- Thomas Harrington, M.D. – Medical Director of Adult HTC
- Diana Byrnes M.D. - Adult Hematologist
- Sasha Inclan, APRN – Pediatric Nurse Coordinator
- Maya Bloomberg, APRN – Adult Nurse Coordinator
- Silvia Nicolini, MSW – HTC Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist
- Kelli Fraga, PT, DPT – HTC Physical Therapist
- Leandro Pisani – HTC Clinical Research Coordinator
- Sandra Echenique – Clinical Research Data Specialist
- Yesenia Llera – HTC Outreach Specialist
- Magaly Gonzalez – Clinical 340B Program Coordinator
- Solange Bello – Project Coordinator
The University of Miami has a reference Special Coagulation Laboratory on site, allowing our patients to have thorough coagulation evaluations in a timely manner. Oversight of surgical procedures ensures maximum safety and minimal risk of unusual bleeding. We are available for diagnostic consultations as well as co-management for surgeries or deliveries/post-partum issues that occur. The HTC is dedicated to the challenges facing women with bleeding disorders, as well as the risks to potentially affected infants in the immediate newborn period.
Pediatric Cycle Clinic for girls with heavy menstrual periods, held the first Wednesday of the month at Alex’s Place, at the Sylvester Comprehensive cancer center.
Adult hematology clinics are held monthly at Jackson Memorial Hospital and weekly at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
In addition to the regularly scheduled clinics at the University of Miami’s main medical campus, a Pediatric Clinic is held at the UHealth facility in Plantation on the first Tuesday of every month. The Mission Statement of the HTC is dedicated to outreach and education for both the medical and patient communities. The HTC has received educational grants from the Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida to support a practical and informative lecture covering the current management of the hemophilias. This has been presented at hospitals across the country. The HTC staff also offers educational sessions covering women’s issues and excessive clotting (Venous Thromboembolism or VTE).
Research is another focus of the HTC. We participate in numerous protocols studying new therapies for both bleeding disorders and thrombosis patients (children and adults). We are currently enrolling patients on several investigator-sponsored ultrasound studies for toddlers, women and older children with bleeding disorders.
A 340B factor program is available for eligible patients. Our Social Worker provides current information and assistance pertaining to available insurance options for our families.
We believe that the best patient care results from understanding and cooperation between patient/family, primary care physicians, and HTC staff.
Contact Information
Phone: 305-243-0834