What does a Hematologist do?

A hematologist deals with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including different types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, anemia etc.

What are the typical symptoms of a blood related disorder?

Typical symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, Trouble concentrating from lack of oxygenated blood in the brain, Muscle weakness, Fast heartbeat etc.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Hematologist?

The investigations include Full Blood Count Testing, White Blood Cells (WBC) Testing, Red Blood Cells (RBC) Testing, Hemoglobin Testing, Hematocrit and Platelets, Mono Screening, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Testing, and Renal Profiling.

Can a hematologist diagnose cancer?

Hematologic tests aid in the diagnosis of blood diseases such as anemia, certain cancers of the blood and inflammatory diseases, and also help monitor blood loss and infection.

Can blood cancers be cured?

Most of them are curable as it all depends upon the type of blood cancer the patient is suffering from.

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Dr. Anil Handoo

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About Dr. Anil Handoo

One of the most renowned pathologists in his acclaimed region
Carries 10 years in the field of laboratory services particularly hematology and flow cytometry
Interests are Neoplastic Flow cytometry, Molecular hematology, HLA and hemostasis
Expert on various national and international committees for hematology & flowcytometry
Technical assessor for NABL in the fields of Hematology, molecular hematology and flowcytometry
Life member of Life member of Indian Association of Pathologists & Microbiologists, Indian Society of Hematology and transfusion Medicine, Delhi Society of Hematology and The Cytometry Society