VCU expands access to care for adults with bleeding disorders
New quarterly clinic at VCU Health at William & Mary enhances access to federally recognized hemophilia treatment center services for adult patients in Hampton Roads.
October 27, 2025
VCU Health William & Mary is located at 332 North Henry Street in Williamsburg, Virginia. (Enterprise Marketing and Communications)
By Leigh Farmer
VCU Health is expanding access to care for adults in Hampton Roads living with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders by offering a dedicated clinic at VCU Health at William & Mary.
The Central Virginia Center for Coagulation Disorders at VCU provides care for more than half of the individuals diagnosed with bleeding disorders across Virginia. According to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), nearly three-quarters of these patients live in Central Virginia and Hampton Roads. This expansion introduces lifespan care to the Tidewater region for the first time, bridging the gap between pediatric and adult services in Hampton Roads.
Bleeding disorders make it harder for blood to clot, which can cause serious bleeding. Conditions like hemophilia and other bleeding disorders are usually inherited and affect proteins that help blood clot.
“Early diagnosis and proper management of these disorders are key to normalizing everyday activities, maximizing a person’s quality of life and reducing their risk of chronic disability or even fatal bleeding for individuals with the less common but potentially severe disorders,” said Christian Barrett, M.D., medical director for the Central Virginia Center for Coagulation Disorders at VCU. “We are committed to meeting patients where they are. By opening a clinic in Williamsburg, we will be able to administer key therapies that not only address the medical needs of our patients but also the emotional, social and financial challenges they face.”
The expansion of the clinic into the Tidewater region will ensure continuity of comprehensive hemophilia care for adolescents who are transitioning from pediatric to adult care and reduce the need to travel several hours to Richmond. Starting in November, clinics will be held quarterly at VCU Health at William & Mary. Patients will receive multidisciplinary care, including infusions for the prevention of bleeding episodes and support from social workers, genetic counselors, and physical therapists.
Consistent, quality care is key to reducing complications from hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Without treatment, these conditions can cause joint damage and an increased risk of uncontrolled bleeding.
This new clinic will be an addition to the existing clinic at the Central Virginia Center for Coagulation Disorders at VCU in Richmond. Both clinics ensure continuity of care within the federally recognized hemophilia treatment center (HTC) network, overseen by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
