Hematologist

Hematology is a medical field that studies blood, blood-forming organs, and blood-related diseases.

It includes:

1. The study of the structure and function of blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets);
2. The study of the functioning of blood-forming organs (bone marrow, spleen, lymph nodes);
3. The diagnosis of bleeding and blood clotting disorders;
4. The treatment of blood diseases such as anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, and others.

A hematologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs.

A hematologist diagnoses and treats:

Blood formation disorders:

1. Anemias (iron/B12 vitamin/folic acid deficiency, anemia caused by chronic diseases, etc.);
2. Polycythemia (increased red blood cell count);
3. Changes in platelet count (thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis), etc.

Blood clotting and bleeding disorders:
4. Increased risk of thrombosis (e.g., thrombophilia);
5. Hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders, etc.

Malignant blood diseases:
1. Acute and chronic leukemias;
2. Lymphomas (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin);
3. Multiple myeloma;
4. Myelodysplastic syndromes, and others.

Other hematological diseases:
1. Autoimmune blood diseases (e.g., hemolytic anemia);
2. Aplastic anemia, etc.

Changes in blood test results may also be secondary, meaning they are related to other health conditions. Therefore, consultations with a hematologist are often recommended by other medical specialists or general practitioners.

During a hematologist’s consultation, the following is provided:

1. A thorough assessment of the patient’s condition and symptoms;
2. Detailed interpretation of blood tests and diagnostic results;
3. An accurate diagnosis and an individually tailored treatment plan;
4. Recommendations for further examinations or involvement of other specialists.

Such an approach allows for the timely identification of problems within the blood and hematopoietic system, ensuring optimal patient care and effective treatment.​​