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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr Fenella Willis

There are different kinds of conditions that Dr. Fenella Willis treats and we have listed some of them here for your perusal.:

  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Orthopedic Conditions
  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AMI)
  • Hematological Disorders
  • Thalassemia
  • Spinal Injury
  • Various Autoimmune Diseases
  • Congenital Neutropenia
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Neuromuscular Disorders

These doctors are known to manage the treatment of blood disorders and those of the lymphatic system i.e., vessels and lymph nodes. Your primary care physician refers you to a Hematologist even when you are suffering from the three cancers i.e., Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma and Lymphoma. Red blood cells and Hemoglobin related conditions such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia and anemia are also the conditions for which a Hematologist should be approached.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr Fenella Willis

There are several signs and symptoms which indicate that a visit to a Hematologist is necessary.

  • Hemophilia
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis

A consultation with this doctor might become a necessity when their are symptoms like persistent fatigue, fever, night sweats.. Also, continuous weight loss which is unexplained and shortness of breath are also symptoms of a deeper malaise which a hematologist should check. If there are few of any of these symptoms that you have then do see a hematologist immediately.

Operating hours of Dr Fenella Willis

The consulting and operating hours of Dr. Fenella Willis are from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday and 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday. The doctor's strength is in the varied and indepth experience, being well educated, skills and expertise.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Fenella Willis

The popular procedures performed by Dr. Fenella Willis are as follows.

  • Bone Marrow Transplant

The procedures performed by the doctor are linked to treating blood related conditions. Heat, cold, lasers, or chemicals are used to remove abnormal tissue and this is what Ablation therapy does. Of the many popular procedures that are done by Hematologists, bone marrow transplant and blood transfusion are also two important ones.

Qualification

  • MBBS - Royal Free Hospital, London, 1993
  • Specialist Training CCST in Haematology, 2004

Past Experiences

  • Consultant Hematologist - St George's Hospital, 2004
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists

MEMBERSHIPS (3)

  • Royal College of Physicians
  • Royal College of Pathologists
  • British Society of Hematology

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (1)

  • “Optimising Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cell Mobilisation”.

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PROCEDURES

  • Bone Marrow Transplant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Fenella Willis have?
Dr. Fenella Willis is a specialized Hematologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in London, United Kingdom.
Does Dr. Fenella Willis offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Fenella Willis have?
Dr. Fenella Willis is one of the most sought after specialists in United Kingdom and has over 25 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Hematologist

What does a Hematologist do?

Several blood and lymphatic system related disorders are researched upon and diagnosed by a Hematologist. Related medical treatment and procedures for blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system are the responsibility of a Hematologist. 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.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for a Hematologist?

Here is a list of tests that are important prior to and during a consultation with a hematologist.

  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Testing
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Mono Screening
  • Hematocrit and Platelets
  • Hemoglobin Testing
  • Cholesterol Testing
  • Arranging a Blood Test
  • Red Blood Cells (RBC) Testing
  • Full Blood Count Testing
  • White Blood Cells (WBC) Testing

When the aim is to check you for clotting and bleeding disorders, it is tests like Prothrombin time and Partial thromboplastin time that do so. All three blood cells related characteristics and numbers are monitored through a test called as a complete blood count. Bone marrow biopsy helps in diagnosing and monitoring several conditions like blood disorders, bone marrow disorders, some cancers and infections in the bone marrow.

When should you go to see a Hematologist?

The doctor recommends tests and basis those tests and consultation, and refers you to a Hematologist in case the symptoms and test results suggest a blood disorder or a condition of the bone marrow or lymphatic system. Sickle cell anemia, when red blood cells are shaped like sickle, crescent moon and Anemia, having less red blood cells are both reasons for you to confer with a Hematologist. A referral to a Hematologist is imminent when you are suffering from either leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma (bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells) cancers Visiting the specialist should not be delayed at all when the symptoms start showing.