Adult Hemophilia Treatment Center
A hemophilia treatment center (HTC) is a dedicated center where all of the staff is specially trained to support individuals with bleeding disorders.
HTCs are federally recognized centers of excellence, designed to prevent and reduce problems related to blood disorders by providing specialized, comprehensive care.
The Adult Hemophilia Treatment Center at Augusta University is one of only two federally recognized Adult Hemophilia Treatment Centers in the state of Georgia.
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Adult Hemophilia Treatment Center
Health Sciences Campus
706-721-2171
706-721-4575
Mon.- Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m.
Georgia Hemophilia Treatment Centers
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study found that the rate of hospital stays for bleeding-related events among patients seen in HTCs was 40% lower than the rates for patients seen in other care facilities. Patients seen in HTCs are 40% less likely than those seen elsewhere to die of a hemophilia-related complication.
Soucie JM, Nuss R, Evatt, B, Abdelhak A, Cowan L, Hill H, Kolakoski M, Wilber N, and the Hemophilia Surveillance System Project Investigators. Mortality among males with hemophilia: relations with source of medical care. Blood 2000; 96:437-442.
Soucie JM, Symons J, Evatt B, Brettler D, Huszti H, Linden J, and the Hemophilia Surveillance System Project Investigators. Home-based factor infusion therapy and hospitalization for bleeding complications among males with hemophilia. Haemophilia 2001; 7:198-206.
Bleeding Disorders We Treat
Hemophilia A (Factor VIII (8) deficiency)- Hemophilia B (Factor IX (FIX) deficiency)
- von Willebrand disease
- Platelet Function Disorders
- Other Factor deficiencies (I, II, V, VII, X, XIII)
- Other inherited rare bleeding disorders (Bernard-Soulier Syndrome, Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia, and Platelet Storage Pool Disease)
- Bleeding of Unknown Cause
Comprehensive Care
Our HTC follows a comprehensive care model, emphasizing prevention and reduction of disease complications through a multidisciplinary approach that involves physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and physical therapists, who are experts in caring for patients with bleeding disorders. Referrals are readily available for orthopedics, genetic counseling, dentistry, and other relevant specialty care.
Our Center partners with Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) to conduct a Comprehensive Care Model Telehealth Program, with monthly clinics offered at the following locations:
Memorial Health Medical Center
Provident Building, 5th Floor
4750 Waters Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
Houston Healthcare – Perry
1118 Morningside Drive, Suite B
Perry, GA 31069
A primary goal of these remote clinics is to promote improved and expanded availability of comprehensive health services, particularly in underserved and rural areas across Georgia.
Contact
Our Center strives to provide comprehensive care that addresses all issues related to bleeding disorders, as well as education about the disorder and available management options. We maintain a flexible clinic schedule, with our office open for visits and consultations Monday through Friday, and a hematologist on-call 24 hours a day.
In Memoriam
Abdullah Kutlar, MD
Dr. Abdullah Kutlar was born on May 30, 1947 and has passed away on September 11, 2026. He was both an accomplished researcher and a compassionate physician as he dedicated his life to improving the care of patients with blood disorders, especially those living with sickle cell disease. Even after retirement, he continued to care for those who depended on him. At 78, he was still doing the work he loved.
Dr. Kutlar served at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University since 1982, where he has made major contributions to clinical care, basic science, clinical research, and educational activities. He was the Co-PD/PI of the multi-institutional National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities Southeastern Exploratory Sickle Cell Center of Excellence as well as the Co-PD/PI of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Excellence in Hemoglobinopathies Research Award. He completed more than 20 industry sponsored trials and federally funded projects, had worked on two investigator initiated projects, and brought to Augusta University an excess of nine million dollars in research support. Dr. Kutlar had 200 original articles, two book chapters, and 177 abstract presentations.
Under Dr. Kutlar’s direction, the Sickle Cell Center maintained continuous funding from the State of Georgia for the newborn screening program through the Sickle Cell Center, which allows for the operation of the pediatric and adult clinics in Augusta and outreach clinics in South Georgia.
Thank you, Dr. Kutlar, for your dedication, compassion & extraordinary contributions to research, clinical care & education.