Where Does a Hematologist Work?

Hematologists are internal medicine doctors or pediatricians who have extra training in disorders related to your blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. They're specialists who may work in hospitals, blood banks, or clinics. Hematologists who practice in labs are called hematopathologists.

Why would you need to see a hematologist?

If your primary care physician has recommended that you see a hematologist, it may be because you are at risk for a condition involving your red or white blood cells, platelets, blood vessels, bone marrow, lymph nodes, or spleen. Some of these conditions are: hemophilia, a disease that prevents your blood from clotting.

What does a hematologist do at an appointment?

All patients being seen in the clinic will be discussed with a consultant and most will see a consultant on their first visit. Often additional investigations are required to help to make a diagnosis. These may include additional blood tests, and some patients will also need X-rays, scans and/or a bone marrow test.