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. med. Johannes Atta, Hematologist in Berlin, Germany - Appointment

About Dr. med. Johannes Atta

Dr. med. Johannes Atta is a skilled Haematologist & Oncologist with over 29 years of experience.
He has specialised in internal medicine and has additional qualifications in haematology, oncology, infectiology, and medical quality management.
He studied Medicine and Classical Studies at the Universities of Wurzburg and Frankfurt, followed by clinical electives (training) at the University of Western Australia and Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Johannes is an active member of the German Society for Hematology and Oncology (DGHO) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

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