American Society of Hematology - What Is A Hematologist?

What Is A Hematologist?

A hematologist is a physician or researcher who specializes in blood diseases. Hematologists work to understand, diagnose, and treat various blood diseases, including blood clots, different types of anemias, leukemia, and lymphoma. When a doctor suspects a patient is suffering from an illness related to a blood disease, he or she may refer that patient to a hematologist.

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