Overview
Hematology is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases related to blood, bone marrow, and the lymphatic system. Our comprehensive hematology services provide expert care for both benign blood disorders and blood cancers, using the latest diagnostic techniques and treatment approaches.
Blood Disorders We Treat
Anemia
Various types of anemia including iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, and hemolytic anemia.
Bleeding Disorders
Hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other conditions that affect blood clotting.
Thrombosis
Blood clots in veins and arteries, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Conditions where the bone marrow produces too many blood cells, including polycythemia vera.
Blood Cancers
Leukemia
Acute and chronic leukemias affecting white blood cells, including ALL, AML, CLL, and CML.
Lymphoma
Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas affecting the lymphatic system and lymph nodes.
Multiple Myeloma
Cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow that affects bone health and immune function.
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Conditions where blood cells don't develop properly, often progressing to leukemia.
Diagnostic Services
- Complete blood count (CBC) and blood chemistry panels
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
- Flow cytometry for cell analysis
- Genetic and molecular testing
- Coagulation studies and bleeding time tests
- Immunophenotyping for blood cancer classification
- Cytogenetic analysis for chromosomal abnormalities
- Minimal residual disease (MRD) testing
What We Do
Comprehensive Diagnosis
Advanced diagnostic techniques including bone marrow biopsies, flow cytometry, and genetic testing.
Expert Treatment
Specialized treatment protocols for blood disorders and cancers using the latest therapies.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Regular monitoring of blood counts, disease progression, and treatment response.
Supportive Care
Comprehensive support including blood transfusions, growth factors, and symptom management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hematology focuses on blood disorders and blood cancers, while oncology covers all types of cancer. Many hematologists also treat blood cancers, making them hematologist-oncologists.
You should see a hematologist if you have abnormal blood counts, unexplained bleeding or bruising, blood clots, or if your primary doctor suspects a blood disorder.
A bone marrow biopsy involves taking a small sample of bone marrow to examine blood cell production and detect blood disorders or cancers. It's usually done under local anesthesia.
Yes, many blood cancers are highly treatable, especially with early diagnosis. Treatment options include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplantation.
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