Hematologist ·
Cancer Centre London , London, United Kingdom
60 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English
Patients do have many kinds of conditions which are treated by Dr. Ray Powles and we have outlined some of them here for your convenience.:
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. You can also approach a Hematologist in case of blood conditions like sickle cell anemia, anemia and thalassemia.
The following symptoms and signs indicate the conditions which may lead you to consult a Hematologist.
You might have to visit a Hematologist when you are suffering from symptoms like persistent fatigue, fever and night sweats. Further, a shortness of breath and unexplained weight loss are more signs of hematological health issues. Kindly see a hematologist as soon as possible if you are having some of these symptoms.
Dr. Ray Powles's operating and consulting hours are from 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday and 9 am to 6 pm on all the weekdays till Saturday. The doctor is very experienced, well educated and skilled in the area of his expertise.
The patients are being operated upon with the following popular procedures by Dr. Ray Powles.
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. Blood transfusions and bone marrow transplants are also their area of specialty,
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Several blood and lymphatic system related disorders are researched upon and diagnosed by a Hematologist. It is a Hematologist who resolves your issues with blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system either through medical treatment or procedures. 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. Sepsis, reaction to an infection and a genetic blood clotting disorder like Hemophilia are treated by a Hematologist.
Here is a list of tests that are important prior to and during a consultation with a hematologist.
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. 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. Please confer with a Hematologist if you are either suffering from sickle cell anemia or anemia. Please begin your treatment process with a Hematologist if you have any of the cancers like leukemia, multiple myeloma or lymphoma. Visiting the specialist should not be delayed at all when the symptoms start showing.
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