Seethal A. Jacob MD MS (She/Her)
Director, Comprehensive Pediatric Sickle Cell Program, Riley Hospital; Children's Health Services Research, Indiana University School of Medicine
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705 Riley Hospital Dr# RocIndianapolis, IN 46202
Phone+1 317-944-2143
Fax+1 317-944-3107
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Summary
- Dr. Seethal Jacob is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. She received her medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. She is experienced in hemoglobinopathies, sickle cell disease, health services research, telemedicine, and pediatric hematology / oncology.
Education & Training
Indiana University School of MedicineChief Residency, Pediatrics, 2012
University of PittsburghMS, Clinical Research, 2014 - 2016
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2013 - 2016- Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2009 - 2013
Wright State University Boonshoft School of MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2012 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Trustee Teaching Award Indiana University School of Medicine
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
Clinical Trials
- Imatinib for Pain in Sickle Cell Anemia Start of enrollment: 2020 Feb 26
- Telemedicine for Children With Sickle Cell Disease Start of enrollment: 2022 Nov 23
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A novel US-based grading system for disease severity in sickle cell disease: the Sickle Cell Outcome Grading System (SCOGS).Tarun Aurora, Renee Hodges, Joseph R Wardell, Martha Barton, Janna Lipford
The Lancet. Haematology. 2026-06-01 - Diagnosis and Management of Acute Chest Syndrome in Children With Sickle Cell Disease.Thomas C Fisher-Heath, Colin Rogerson, Benjamin Nti, Patrick T McGann, Matthew Hays
American Journal of Hematology. 2026-06-01 - Cortical Thickness Associated with the Degree of Anemia in Children with Sickle Cell Disease.Ramana V Vishnubhotla, Jonathan A Class, Tyler A Porter, Derrick L Goubeaux, Julia E LaMotte
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology. 2026-05-04
Authored Content
- Cheat Codes Podcast: Good Sickle Cell CareSeptember 2025
- ASH 2022: Sickle Cell Disease in the Big EasyDecember 2022
- Cheat Codes Podcast: Rising StarOctober 2020
Press Mentions
- Riley’s Sickle Cell Story Club Provides Books to Kids Battling DiseaseJune 24th, 2021
- The Story of Jade and Lena, Friends Who Refused to Let Sickle Cell WinFebruary 23rd, 2024
Grant Support
- Telemedicine for Pediatric Sickle Cell Patients in Medically Underserved AreasNIH NHLBIPresent
Committees
- Scientific Executive Committee Co-Chair, Sickle Cell Transplant Advocacy and Research (STAR) Alliance
Professional Memberships
- Foundation for Women and Girls with Blood DisordersMember
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- American Society of Pediatric Hematology/OncologyMember
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