Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders
Hematology/Oncology • Tuskegee, AL
About
Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children's of Alabama in Birmingham provides hematology and oncology care for children and young adults with cancer and blood disorders including leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle cell disease. The center offers over 100 clinical trials, blood and marrow transplantation, and family support services including social work, child life specialists, and pastoral care, plus lifelong follow-up through its Taking On Life after Cancer clinic.
Clinic Type
Hematology/Oncology
Address
1200 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 (Children’s of Alabama)
Phone
205-638-9285
volunteer.services@childrensal.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
Having a child diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder can be one of the most challenging experiences of a parent’s life. What support is available?
Multidisciplinary team providing education and support for the whole family.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Ratings.MD (for a provider at the center): 4.9 out of 5 (37 verified ratings)
Patients praise
- Kind, polite, and professional staff.
- Supportive and welcoming physicians who explain care plans well.
- High satisfaction with the quality of care and guidance provided.
- Cleanliness of the facility.
- Effective communication and education for families managing chronic conditions.
Common complaints
- Accessibility concerns, such as long walking distances to the clinic location, were noted.
- Cold temperature in the waiting area, which is identified as non-ideal for sickle cell patients.
"From the first day I was contacted by the staff at UAB everyone was so kind and polite... I have never been excited about going to the doctor until going to see Dr. Kanter."
— Ratings.MD patient review"Each time we are at Children’s, it’s such a positive experience because it’s always obvious that they care."
— Children's of Alabama patient story"The location is not easily accessible, If I was in a crisis I would feel the anxiety of walking so far to reach the location, and the waiting area is so cold, not ideal for sickle cell patients."
— Ratings.MD patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Children’s of Alabama Marks Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month | Children's of Alabama — Sep 4, 2025
- Children’s of Alabama Receives $100,000 Research Grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels | Children's of Alabama — Aug 7, 2025
- East Alabama Health, Tuskegee University Announce Cancer Research Partnership | East Alabama Health — Sep 29, 2025
- 'It really turns everyone's life upside down': Recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | Alabama Mountains — Sep 5, 2025
- Alabama clinic helps childhood cancer survivors lead healthy lives after treatment - This is Alabama — Sep 22, 2025
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