Hematology is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating and managing disorders that affect the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system. These conditions can impact the body's ability to produce healthy blood cells, fight infection or control bleeding and clotting.
At Saint Joseph Health System, hematologists work closely with primary care physicians, medical oncologists, infusion specialists and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated care tailored to each patient. Patients benefit from:
- Comprehensive evaluation: Advanced diagnostic testing helps identify the underlying cause of blood disorders and abnormalities.
- Personalized treatment plans: Care is tailored to your condition, symptoms and long-term health goals.
- Coordinated specialty care: Hematologists collaborate with specialists across the health system to provide seamless care when additional treatment or monitoring is needed.
Evaluation often begins with specialized testing to better understand your blood health and determine the most effective treatment approach. Depending on your condition, services may include:
- Complete blood count (CBC) testing
- Blood chemistry testing
- Coagulation and clotting studies
- Iron deficiency and anemia evaluation
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
- Flow cytometry testing
- Genetic and molecular testing
- Blood transfusion therapy
- Iron infusion therapy
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Anticoagulation management
- Ongoing monitoring and follow-up care
Our hematology specialists diagnose and manage a wide range of blood disorders, including both cancerous and noncancerous conditions, such as:
- Anemia
- Bleeding disorders
- Blood clotting disorders
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Iron deficiency
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma
- Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
- Polycythemia vera
- Sickle cell disease
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thrombophilia
- Venous thromboembolism (VTE)
