Research Notes on Hematologist
Physicians who specialize in Hematology (Hematologists) focus their work on the prevention and treatment of blood diseases.1 They study the components of blood and their functions in the body.1 When a primary physician diagnoses a blood disorder, a referral to a hematologist for further testing and treatment is common.1
Fast Facts:
- Pediatric hematologists specialize in treating childhood blood diseases.2
- Sickle cell anemia is a disease that pediatric hematologists treat.2
- Hematologists work closely with oncologists to treat blood-related cancers.2
Top Resources on Hematologist
- American Society of Hematology: What is a Hematologist?
- WrongDiagnosis: Medical Specialists: Hematologist
- American Academy of Pediatrics: What is a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist? (Oct., 2002)
- Wikipedia: Hematology
- American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: Promoting Optimal Care of Children and Adolescents with Blood Disorders
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 American Society of Hematology: What is a Hemotologist?
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: Promoting Optimal Care of Children and Adolescents with Blood Disorders
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