Hematologist ·
Apollo Hospital International Limited , Ahmedabad, India
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
There are different kinds of conditions that Dr. Chirag A Shah treats and we have listed some of them here for your perusal.:
The disorders of the lymphatic system i.e., lymph nodes, vessels and blood disorders are managed by these doctors. The three kinds of cancer for which the doctor can refer you to a Hematologist are Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia and Lymphoma. It is also for issues related to hemoglobin and red blood cells such as thalassemia, anemia and sickle cell anemia that this doctor can be consulted.
The following symptoms and signs indicate the conditions which may lead you to consult a Hematologist.
Persistent fatigue, fever, night sweats are few common symptoms of a condition which may make a trip to this doctor necessary.. Continuous yet unexplained weight loss and shortness of breath are also indicators of issues with a hematological background. Kindly see a hematologist as soon as possible if you are having some of these symptoms.
The consulting and operating hours of Dr. Chirag A Shah are from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday and 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday. Well educated, skilled and having long term experience are all qualities that the doctor possesses.
It is the following important popular procedures that the Dr. Chirag A Shah performs on the patients.
The procedures performed by the doctor are linked to treating blood related conditions. Abnormal tissue is removed through cold, lasers, heat or chemicals and the procedures so performed are called Ablation therapy. Among their area of specialty are bone marrow transplants and blood transfusion.
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A Hematologist researches and diagnoses several conditions of blood and of lymphatic system. They also give the right medical treatment and do certain operations that are needed for your blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system. When it comes to interpreting the various test results and monitoring the results, it is always the Hematologists who work with other specialists to do so. Hemophilia, blood clotting disorder which is genetic and Sepsis, known reaction to an infection are all conditions whose treatment is found with a Hematologist.
We bring to you the tests that are usually recommended before and during a Hematologist consultation.
The tests namely Prothrombin time, Partial thromboplastin time help in checking you for clotting or bleeding disorders and are a good metric to know whether the treatments and medications are working well. The three blood cells, their characteristics and numbers are tracked through a test well known as a complete blood count. A test known as a bone marrow biopsy is how bone marrow disorders, blood disorders, some cancers and infections in the bone marrow can be easily not just diagnosed but monitored too.
You would be referred to a Hematologist from your primary care physician if you have conditions of the lymphatic system, bone marrow or blood disorders. Anemia, having less red blood cells and sickle cell anemia, when red blood cells are shaped like sickle, crescent moon are both a sign that you should see a Hematologist. Multiple myeloma, leukemia or lymphoma are the cancers for which doctor will recommend that you get the right treatment and begin the process with a Hematologist at the earliest. As soon as the symptoms become more obvious you must go to see this specialist.
BPT, MS in Healthcare Mgmt
4 Years of Experience
Last Reviewed - June 2026
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