161 Results forHematology near Waterloo, IA 50703
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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 161 specialists practicing Hematology in Waterloo, IA with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 189 hospitals near Waterloo, IA with affiliated Hematology specialists, including University Of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital and UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center.