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.

Dr. Gaurav Dixit, Hematologist in Gurgaon, India - Appointment

About Dr. Gaurav Dixit

Dr. Gaurav Dixit is a highly experienced Haemato-Oncologist with over 19 years of expertise in treating a wide range of blood disorders and malignancies.
He has successfully performed several Bone Marrow Transplants, including the first in Kenya in October 2022.
His areas of expertise include treating all types of blood cancers, including leukaemia, myeloma, lymphoma, and aplastic anaemia.
He also specialises in the management of both benign and malignant haematological disorders such as AML, ALL, CML, MDS, and neuroblastoma.
Dr. Dixit is also skilled in Autologous Stem Cell Transplants, Matched Sibling Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplants, Haplo Identical Stem Cell Transplants, and Matched Unrelated Donor Transplants.
He completed his MBBS from PGIMS Rohtak in 2003 and his MD in General Medicine from the same institution in 2008.
In 2015, he pursued his DM in Clinical Haematology at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.
In 2020, Dr. Dixit was awarded a professional certificate in Multiple Myeloma from the prestigious Mayo Clinic, USA, enhancing his knowledge and skills in this specialised area.
He has published numerous papers in national and international journals, focusing on haematological cancers and bone marrow transplants.
He is a member of several prestigious medical organisations, including the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, the Asia Pacific Bone Marrow Transplant Group, the Indian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, and the Indian Medical Association.

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