Hematologist ·
Global Health City , Chennai, India
16 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Tamil
Please have a look at the various types of conditions treated by Dr. Ponni Sivaprakasam,:
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. You can also approach a Hematologist in case of blood conditions like sickle cell anemia, anemia and thalassemia.
There are several signs and symptoms which indicate that a visit to a Hematologist is necessary.
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. Ponni Sivaprakasam 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.
The patients are being operated upon with the following popular procedures by Dr. Ponni Sivaprakasam.
Blood related conditions are what are treated by the doctor and the procedures revolve around the same. Ablation therapy is routinely done by Hematologists wherein abnormal tissue is removed by making use of heat, cold, lasers, or chemicals. Among their area of specialty are bone marrow transplants and blood transfusion.
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Dr. Ponni Sivaprakasam can teleconsult on the MediGence platform.
The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. Depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions, it may exceed the estimated time.
We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.
No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.
The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.
Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.
Yes. Our case manager will provide the cost estimate, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.
Several blood and lymphatic system related disorders are researched upon and diagnosed by a Hematologist. They also give the right medical treatment and do certain operations that are needed for your blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system. The doctors also work in tandem with some other specialists to manage your condition or to interpret the test results for you. A Hematologist also treats you for conditions like Sepsis, an infection reaction and Hemophilia, blood clotting disorder which is genetic.
Here is a list of tests that are important prior to and during a consultation with a hematologist.
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. When it comes to monitoring and diagnosing the various conditions that can affect the bone marrow like blood disorders, bone marrow disorders, some cancers and infections in the bone marrow, bone marrow biopsy really helps.
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. Leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma (bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells) cancers also mean that you must get refer a Hematologist. Kindly make sure that your symptoms do not become more serious before you decide to visit the specialist.
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Last Reviewed - June 2026
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