Hematologist ·
Apollo Hospitals , Hyderabad, India
16 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Turkish , English
Patients do have many kinds of conditions which are treated by Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy and we have outlined some of them here for your convenience.:
It is managing the treatment of blood disorders and of the lymphatic system that is done by a Hematologist. 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. Also, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia and anemia are the conditions for which hematologist is the right answer.
We have outlined here some of the signs and symptoms which mean that a visit to Hematologist is needed.
A consultation with this doctor might become a necessity when their are symptoms like persistent fatigue, fever, night sweats.. Further, a shortness of breath and unexplained weight loss are more signs of hematological health issues. It is wise to not let your health condition worsen and visit a hematologist at the earliest.
The consulting and operating hours of Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy 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.
Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy performs the below mentioned popular procedures on the patient.
It is various blood conditions that these doctors treat and the procedures are linked to the same. When any procedure is performed to remove the abnormal tissue and the same is done with cold, heat, lasers, or chemicals. Among their area of specialty are bone marrow transplants and blood transfusion.
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It is the work of a Hematologist to diagnose and research blood disorders and lymphatic system disorders. 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. A Hematologist also treats you for conditions like Sepsis, an infection reaction and Hemophilia, blood clotting disorder which is genetic.
Tests that are recommended before and during consultation with a hematologist are mentioned below:
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 test called as complete blood count helps the doctor to monitor your disease via all three blood cells. Bone marrow biopsy helps in diagnosing and monitoring several conditions like blood disorders, bone marrow disorders, some cancers and infections in the bone marrow.
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. Please confer with a Hematologist if you are either suffering from sickle cell anemia or anemia. Leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma (bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells) cancers also mean that you must get refer a Hematologist. It is wise to not let your symptoms worsen or linger before you go to see this specialist.
BPT, MS in Healthcare Mgmt
4 Years of Experience
Last Reviewed - June 2026
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