High-Quality Care for Blood Diseases at PIH Health

At PIH Health, our expert hematologists provide advanced diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate management for a comprehensive spectrum of blood diseases and blood cancers. We're dedicated to delivering personalized care, utilizing the latest advancements in hematology.

What is a Hematologist?

A hematologist is a medical doctor with specialized, advanced training in conditions affecting the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. They're experts in both benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) blood disorders.

Conditions We Treat

Our team provides comprehensive, expert treatment for a wide range of blood disorders and blood cancers, including:

Anemias:

• Iron deficiency anemia
• Sickle cell disease
• Anemia of chronic disease
• Hemolytic anemias (including autoimmune hemolytic anemia)
• Thalassemia
• Aplastic anemia
• Pernicious anemia
• Other nutritional anemias

Bleeding and Clotting Conditions:

• Hemophilia
• Von Willebrand disease
• Abnormal bruising
• Blood clots (e.g., Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE))
• Thrombophilia (inherited and acquired conditions increasing clot risk)

Blood Platelet Conditions:

• Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count, including Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP))
• Thrombocytosis (high platelet count, including Essential Thrombocythemia)

Bone Marrow Disorders:

• Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
• Myelofibrosis
• Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs), such as Polycythemia Vera and Essential Thrombocythemia
• Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes

Blood Cancers:

• Leukemia (Acute Myeloid, Acute Lymphoblastic, Chronic Myeloid, Chronic Lymphocytic)
• Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, including various subtypes)
• Multiple Myeloma

Other Hematologic Conditions:

• Hemochromatosis
• Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
• Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
• White Blood Cell Disorders (e.g., leucopenia, leukocytosis, neutropenia, histiocytic disorders)
• Amyloidosis

What to Expect During Your Visit

When you meet with a PIH Health blood specialist, you can expect us to:

• Accurately diagnose your condition through thorough blood tests, specialized screenings, and detailed evaluations.
• Educate you comprehensively about your diagnosis, treatment options, and answer all your questions with clarity.
• Develop a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and health goals.
• Coordinate care and refer you to other specialists if additional expertise is required, ensuring a holistic approach to your health.

Services & Treatments

At PIH Health, your individualized treatment plan is developed by our hematology specialists, leveraging a wide array of advanced therapies and procedures. Depending on your specific condition and needs, your doctor may recommend:

• Bone Marrow Biopsy: A crucial diagnostic procedure to obtain and examine bone marrow samples, vital for diagnosing many blood disorders and cancers.
• Chemotherapy: The use of powerful medications, administered orally or intravenously, to target and destroy cancer cells or control abnormal cell growth.
• Immunotherapy: Innovative treatments that harness and boost your body's own immune system to recognize and fight cancer cells or other blood disorders. This includes advanced approaches like Bispecific Antibody Therapy, which uses specially engineered antibodies to help your immune system target and destroy cancer cells.
• Phlebotomy: A procedure to remove blood from the body, often used to reduce excess red blood cells in conditions like polycythemia vera.
• Radiation Therapy: Utilizes high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to precisely target and destroy cancer cells or alleviate symptoms.
• Supportive Care & Medications: Including growth factors to stimulate blood cell production, anti-clotting medications, and other therapies to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and enhance quality of life during treatment.
• Targeted Therapy: Medications designed to specifically identify and attack cancer cells by targeting unique genetic mutations or proteins, often leading to more precise treatment with fewer side effects.
• Transfusion Therapy (IV): Intravenous administration of blood components (such as red blood cells, platelets, or plasma) to replace those lost due to disease, treatment, or bleeding.

Clinical Trials

When you receive care at PIH Health, you may have access to national clinical trials, offering cutting-edge treatments and therapies not yet widely available, all with the convenience of staying close to home.