Care for Blood Disorders and Certain Cancers
Clinica Sierra Vista’s Hematology department offers compassionate care for individuals facing blood disorders and certain cancers. Our dedicated specialists provide patient-centered support to address complex health conditions with sensitivity and expertise.
Management and treatment of blood disorders:
- Anemia, such as iron-deficiency anemia, Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anemia, and anemia of chronic disease, clotting and bleeding disorders, such as treatment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), management of hemophilia, Von Willebrand Disease(VWD), and anticoagulation therapy management (e.g., warfarin, DOACs). Blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. White blood cell disorders such as neutropenia, leukopenia, and leukocytosis, platelet disorders such as thrombocytopenia and thrombocytosis. Management of sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
Conditions
- Anemia: Iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, folate deficiency anemia, anemia of chronic disease, hemolytic anemia, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, aplastic anemia
- Clotting and bleeding disorders: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), Hemophilia (A and B), von Willebrand disease, Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), antiphospholipid syndrome, Hypercoagulable states (e.g., Factor V Leiden mutation, protein C/S deficiency), Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
- White blood cell disorders: Neutropenia (low neutrophils), leukopenia (low white blood cell count), leukocytosis (high white blood cell count), lymphocytosis or lymphopenia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and myelodysplastic syndromes
- Blood cancers: Leukemias ( chronic myeloid leukemia, acute leukemia ), lymphoma (Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s), multiple myeloma, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
- Platelet disorders: Thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis, essential thrombocythemia, platelet function disorders
FAQs
What Is Hematology?
Hematology is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing, treating and managing disease and disorders related to blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic systems.
What Does a Hematologist Do?
Hematologists diagnose and treat conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, blood cancers, and other blood-related issues. They also manage patients on blood thinners and oversee treatments like transfusions.
When Should I See a Hematologist?
You may need to see a hematologist if you have abnormal blood test results, symptoms like fatigue or unusual bruising, family history of blood disorders, or conditions such as anemia or clotting problems.
