682 Results forHematology near Crystal Lake, IL 60014
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A hematologist specializes in researching, diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions that affect the blood. Hematologists treat both adults and children with blood-related disorders, such as anemia, bleeding disorders, clotting disorders, and blood cancers.
A hematologist typically:
- Performs a physical exam and asks about the patient’s personal and family medical history
- Orders and interprets blood and genetic tests and prescribes medications
- Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the blood including problems with blood cell production, blood clotting, and cancer
- Provides screening of blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia and hemophilia
A hematologist may also be known by the following names: blood disease specialist or blood doctor.
There are 682 specialists practicing Hematology in Crystal Lake, IL with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 267 hospitals near Crystal Lake, IL with affiliated Hematology specialists, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, The University Of Chicago Medical Center and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.