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. Suparno Chakrabarti

Expertises are in field of Haematology and Bone marrow transplantation.
In the field of Haematology and BMT his work was appreciated by the Royal College of Pathologists that awarded him with the fellowship.
Peer Reviewer for several scientific journals including the Blood, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Hematologica, British Journal of Hematology, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Biology of Blood & Marrow Transplantation, JAMA, Lancet, & more
Member of many prestigious organisations such as American Society of Haematology, British Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
Also a member of renowned scientific working group on ′QoL and Symptoms′ of European Haematology Association

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For which Dr. Suparno Chakrabarti can be consulted

Sickle Cell Disease
Myelomas
Organ-Specific Cancers
Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Uterine Sarcoma

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Work Experience

MBBS, PGIMER, Chandigarh

MD, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Director, Apollo, Geneagles Hospital, Kolkata
Principal Consultant, St.George Hospital, London
Principal Consultant, City Hospital Birmingham

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