25 of the Best Hematologists Near Me in St Petersburg, FL

Looking for the best hematologist near St Petersburg, FL? Find a top hematologist near you in St Petersburg, FL who is an expert in your specific condition. A hematologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating blood disorders.

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MediFind found 44 specialists near St Petersburg, FL

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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Avenue South, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Betensky is an assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Hematology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a pediatric hematologist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Betensky is director of the hospital's pediatric thrombosis program, providing care for patients with complex thrombotic disorders. She has received various grants and awards to support her research in pediatric venous thromboembolism. Dr. Betensky also has worked to provide medical education, develop research collaborations, and build capacity of hematology programs in Latin America Dr. Betensky earned her medical degree at Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City, Mexico and her masters of public health at Boston University School of Public Health. She completed her pediatric residency and fellowship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Betensky is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Betensky is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Betensky is currently accepting new patients.

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    Baycare Medical Group

    620 10th St N, Ste 2E, 
    St. Petersburg, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ahmad Shaker is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. Dr. Shaker furthered his medical education by completing an internal medicine residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center in Stony Brook, New York. He then completed a hematology-oncology fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, New York.', 'Dr. Shaker has an extensive background in cancer research and focuses his practice on hematological malignancies such as leukemia, lymphoma and myelodysplastic syndrome. He has a clinical interest in the treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Shaker is affiliated with St. Anthony’s Hospital. Dr. Shaker is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shaker is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), AB Internal Medicine (Hematology), Hematology, and Medical Oncology. Dr. Shaker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Oncology | Hematology
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    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC

    1201 5th Ave N, Ste 505, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Mandarin, Polish, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vu Ho is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Ho is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Ho is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Hematology), Hematology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
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    Comprehensive Hematology Oncology, LLC

    603 7th St S, Ste 560, 
    St. Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neeharika Makani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Makani is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Makani is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Makani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
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    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    1201 5th Ave N Ste 505, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Diaz is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Diaz is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Aleukemic Leukemia Cutis (ALC). Dr. Diaz is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 700, Suite 7, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Trillo is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute. She joined the hospital staff in 2023. She earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri. She completed her pediatric residency and served as pediatric chief resident at Broward Health Medical Center/Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blood Clots, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Anemia, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Trillo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Trillo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
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    Florida Cancer Specialists And Research Institute

    725 6th Ave S, Ste 2200, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ameet Patel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Patel is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
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    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    1201 5th Ave N Ste 505, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sireesha Datla is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Datla is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Datla is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Datla is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 320, Suite 320, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Al-Ghafry is an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, practicing pediatric hematology at the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute. She joined the hospital staff in 2023. Dr. Al-Ghafry specializes in hemostasis, thrombosis and transfusion medicine in pediatric patients. Her research focuses on laboratory measures of bleeding and thrombotic risk in special pediatric populations. She is the author of multiple peer reviewed publications. She was previously a consultant physician in the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Royal Hospital in Oman. Dr. Al-Ghafry earned her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar. She completed her residency in pediatrics and served as chief resident at the University of South Alabama/Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. She also completed a fellowship in transfusion medicine at New York Blood Center/Columbia University Medical Center in New York. Her clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Al-Ghafry is board certified in American Board Of Pathology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Al-Ghafry is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 320, Suite 320, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Foxworthy is a hematologist-oncologist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute. She joined the hospital staff in 2024. She sees patients at the hospital’s main campus in St. Petersburg, Florida, and at Outpatient Care, Tampa. She earned her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia. She completed her internship and residency in pediatrics at University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology at University of Alabama at Birmingham. She also earned her Master of Science in Public Health with a concentration in outcomes research from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. Her clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Foxworthy is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Foxworthy is currently accepting new patients.

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    Hematology | Oncology
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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Ave S, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brigitta Mueller is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Mueller is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

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    SJH Hematology & Oncology At SMC

    620 10th St N, Ste 2 E, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kamran Darabi is board certified in transfusion medicine/blood banking, hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine. He is part of BayCare Medical Group and sees patients age 18 and older. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Cologne in Germany, where he also completed a research dissertation at the German Hodgkin Lymphoma Study Group. He then completed an internal medicine residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, followed by a fellowship in transfusion medicine/blood banking at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts and a hematology/medical oncology fellowship at New York Medical College. Prior to joining BayCare, he served on the faculty of the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, University of Minnesota Physicians in Minneapolis and Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte. He treats patients with a variety of solid and liquid tumors as well as benign blood conditions and has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed medical articles on these topics, which have appeared in prestigious journals such as Leukemia and Lymphoma, Transfusion, Bone Marrow Transplant, and the American Journal of Clinical Pathology. He was a co-recipient of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Trials Participation Award in 2010 and is a past participant of the American Society of Clinical Oncology/American Association of Cancer Research Methods in Clinical Cancer Research workshop. He speaks Spanish and German and is affiliated with St. Anthony’s Hospital. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, B-Cell Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Darabi is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), AB Pathology (Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine), and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Darabi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Hematology | Oncology
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    Pinellas Hematology And Oncology PA

    5000 Park St N Ste 1017, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sudhir Hansalia is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Hansalia is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Polycythemia Vera, and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN). Dr. Hansalia is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Hansalia is currently accepting new patients.

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    Hematology | Oncology
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    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC

    8787 Bryan Dairy Rd, Ste 210, 
    Largo, FL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Chamberlain is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Chamberlain is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Chamberlain is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board IM - Hematology. Dr. Chamberlain is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Ave S, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lara Pappas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinoblastoma and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Pappas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Office

    601 5th St S Ste 302, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    E Leila-Jerome is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

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    Office

    603 7th St S Ste 560, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheel Patel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

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    SJH Hematology & Oncology At SMC

    620 10th St N, Ste 2 E, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. William Gibson is board certified in hematology and internal medicine and is with BayCare Medical Group in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and completed an internal medicine residency and a hematology and oncology fellowship at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gibson’s clinical interests include a variety of cancers, including lung, breast, colon and prostate cancers. He treats anemia, blood disorders, blood cancers, sickle cell disease and conditions affecting the lymphatic system. Dr. Gibson is affiliated with St. Anthony’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital. Dr. Gibson is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology).

    Expertise in
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    Hematology | Oncology
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    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC

    8787 Bryan Dairy Rd, Ste 210, 
    Largo, FL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Don Luong is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Luong is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Luong is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology) and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Luong is currently accepting new patients.

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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
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    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    1615 Pasadena Ave S Ste 400, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Mace is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Mace is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Mace is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Hematology), Hematology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. Dr. Mace is currently accepting new patients.

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    Hematology
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    Hematology
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    Comprehensive Hematology Oncology Pll

    5000 Park St N Ste 1017, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Vinod Kumar is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency, Anemia, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

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    601 5th St S Ste 608, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Britni Hill is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

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    Bayfront Health-St Petersburg

    701 6th St S, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Davis is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

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    601 5th St S Ste 302, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Calvin Lee is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

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    Office

    601 5th St S Ste 3, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Hale is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

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    What is a hematologist? 

    A hematologist is a doctor who specializes in health problems relating to blood, including blood cells and vessels, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. Hematologists treat many different conditions, such as anemia, where the blood doesn’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen efficiently, and clotting disorders like hemophilia, where blood doesn’t clot properly. They are also trained to treat blood cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma, which start in the bone marrow where blood cells are made.  

    Why am I being referred to a hematologist?    

    A person might be referred to a hematologist if their primary care doctor notices something unusual about their blood. For example, they could have low or high numbers of certain blood cells in a blood test. Symptoms like feeling tired all the time, bruising easily, or having frequent nosebleeds might also be reasons to see a hematologist. Hematologists use specialized diagnostic tests to pinpoint the cause of these symptoms and identify any underlying conditions. Their expertise allows them to recommend targeted treatments and monitor blood health over time. 

    What is the difference between a hematologist and an oncologist? 

    A hematologist focuses on treating blood-related conditions, such as anemia, blood clotting disorders, and sickle cell disease. In contrast, an oncologist treats cancers that can occur in different parts of the body, such as the lungs, breast, or skin. Some doctors are trained in both fields and are known as hematologist-oncologists. They treat blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, as well as non-cancerous blood disorders. This dual training allows them to treat conditions that involve both blood disorders and cancer. 

    What are common blood disorders?    

    Blood disorders are health problems that affect the blood in different ways. Some common blood disorders include: 

    • Anemia: When there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen, leading to symptoms like tiredness, dizziness, and pale skin. 
    • Hemophilia: A disorder where the blood doesn’t clot properly, causing people to bleed for a long time after a cut or injury. 
    • Sickle Cell Disease: This condition causes red blood cells to be shaped like a sickle (a curved tool) instead of round. These oddly shaped cells can block blood flow and cause pain. 

    Anemia is the most common blood disorder that hematologists diagnose. It can happen to people assigned female at birth during their periods or pregnancy. It can also develop if someone doesn’t get enough iron or certain vitamins. Sometimes, taking certain medicines can cause anemia. 

    What tests are performed by hematologists?    

    Hematologists perform different tests to check how blood is working. One common test is a complete blood count, which measures the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This test helps find problems like anemia or infections. Another test is a blood clotting test, which checks if blood clots too slowly or too quickly. For some conditions, a bone marrow biopsy might be needed, where a small sample of bone marrow is taken to look for diseases like leukemia. There are also special genetic tests to see if a blood disorder runs in families.  

    When should I see a Hematologist near St Petersburg, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Hematologist near St Petersburg, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Hematologists near St Petersburg, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Hematologists near St Petersburg, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Hematologist in St Petersburg?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Hematologist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hematologist?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Hematologist near St Petersburg, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Hematologist?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Hematologist may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Hematologists near St Petersburg, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hematologist search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Hematologist that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hematologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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