Dr. Phan Truc

A Hematologist is a medical professional that concentrates on finding and managing disorders of the blood, which may include diseases of blood cells, bone marrow, and the lymphatic system.

• Anemia (low red blood cell count)
• Leukemia, lymphoma, and other malignancies of blood
• Disorders of bleeding and clotting ( hemophilia, thrombophilia)
• Platelet disorders and immune related disorders of blood
• Stem cell and bone marrow disorders

You should see a hematologist if you are always tired, you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, you have an abnormal blood test, or you are newly diagnosed or established with a blood disorder or blood cancer.

• Complete blood count (CBC) and blood smear
• Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration
• Studies for coagulation
• Genetic and molecular testing for blood disorder

While general physicians can manage overall health, hematologists focus specifically on the diseases of blood and bone marrow, using advanced diagnostics and targeted treatment.

• Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for blood challenge
• Blood transfusions and/or platelet therapy
• Education for bone marrow and stem cells transplantation
• Medications to manage anemia, clotting, bleeding, platelet disorders, and immune disorder related to blood

The timeframe of treatment will be contingent upon the individual circumstances. Short-term care may be necessary for acute conditions, while long-term treatment will typically apply to chronic or cancer-related blood disorders.

Yes. Hematologist are able to work collaboratively with oncologists, immunologists, and primary care provider in order to provide the best treatments for those with complex blood disorders.