Hematology

Hematology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of conditions related to the blood, blood-forming organs, and the immune system. This field of expertise addresses a wide range of issues, including:

• Anemia (e.g., iron deficiency, pernicious, sickle cell)
• Bleeding and clotting disorders (e.g., hemophilia, thrombocytopenia)
• Leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers
• Myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic disorders
• Inherited blood disorders (e.g., thalassemia, sickle cell disease)
• Immune system disorders (e.g., autoimmune conditions, immunodeficiencies)