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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About Dr. Seok Goo Cho

Dr. Seok Goo Cho is a reputed Seoul-based Hematologist-Oncologist with experience of over 32+ years.
He completed his graduation from the College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea in 1988 and later received his M.S. degree from the same university in 1992.
He also pursued his M.D. and Ph.D. from The Catholic University of Korea in 1998 for additional experience in Stem Cell Transplantation.
He is proficient in offering treatment for Haematological Oncology, Myelomas, and Lymphoma and carries out Bone Marrow Transplantation - Alternate Donor Transplant and Mismatched Transplants.
Dr. Cho has written and presented numerous papers at various conferences held nationally and internationally.

Special Interest

Malignant Lymphoma Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Autologous transplant for multiple myeloma Hemoglobinopathies for thalassemias and sickle cell disease Management of clots and Bleeding problems Immunodeficiency work up