Julie Washko, MD
Sickle Cell DisordersPediatric HematologyHematology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- English
About Julie Washko
Biography
Title
Director, Adult Sickle Cell Program
Faculty Appointment
Professor
Research Interests
My clinical and research focus is in sickle cell disease. I am working to enhance access to care, patient engagement and dissemination and implementation. We also focus in novel drug development and curative therapies for sickle cell disease
Awards & Recognition
2019 Co-Chair, American Society of Hematology Sickle Cell Centers Workshop
2019 Best Abstract, Public Health, SCDAA
2017 Mitchell Rubin Award for Pediatric Research
2016 American Society of Hematology, Government Affairs Committee
2016 Sickle Cell Healthcare and Research Champion Award
2016 NHLBI Sickle Cell Disease Advisory Council Appointment
2015 American Society of Hematology, Advocacy Leadership Institute
2015 Developing Scholar Award
2014 American Society of Hematology, Daily News Editor
2014-2018 Best Doctors in America, Castle Connolly
2014 National presenter for the SCDAA Legislative Caucus
2013 American Society of Hematology, Daily News Author
2012 American Cancer Society Spirit Award
2012 Health Care Hero, City Business in New Orleans
2006 Joseph W St. Geme Jr, Award for Outstanding
Research by a Resident
2003 The Greater New Orleans Pediatric Society Award
2003 American Medical Woman’s Association Janet M.
Glasgow Achievement Citation
2003 Alpha Omega Alpha
Memberships
Children’s Oncology Group (COG)
American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Southeast Regional Genetics Group/Collaborative
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Southern Society of Pediatric Research
South Carolina Medical Society
Society of Hospital Medicine
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Locations
- UAB Comprehensive Sickle Cell Clinic
- 620 19th Street South, Floor 1, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Get Directions
- phone: 205-801-9034
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Washington University (St Louis), 2009
- Residency: University of Colorado, 2006
- Internship: University of Colorado, 2004
- Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine, 2003
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: American Board of Pediatrics, 2013
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
30 ratings, 10 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
I love them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
No. Everything was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
From the first day I was contacted by the staff at UAB everyone was so kind and polite. When I arrived at the clinic the staff was so sweet. Everyone is so kind, concerned and friendly. Dr. Kanter is AMAZING!! She definitely makes your visit comfortable but assures you that you won’t leave without answering every question and concern you may have. I have never been excited about going to the doctor until going to see Dr. Kanter. I am very pleased so far.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
I am beyond satisfied with this clinic. I feel everyone there is going to help us grow and learn how to live better with Sickle cell and how to navigate from child to adulthood. For parent and child... and Noone is upset or frustrated. They just want to help. And for that we are so very thankful. God is good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Every Visit I Have Had at the Sickle Cell Clinic has been pleasant the doctors and staff are always professional and friendly I love the staff and the cleanliness of the facility
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Yes, the new Human Resources worker Mrs Julie was extremely helpful and considerate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
All of The Staff front the Front Desk to the CNA's The Resgistered Nurses and Doctors are Great at what they Do when it came to my Health needs they all were very Teneth to my care So Awesome job to the Staff there!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Attention that doctors/nurses give towards providing quality care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
The physician and staff were welcoming and supportive in their efforts. The physician explained how taking certain medication can benefit me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
I love this team! They are amazing!