25 of the Best Hematologists Near Me in Grand Rapids, MI

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MediFind found 44 specialists near Grand Rapids, MI

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44 providers found
    Expertise in
    73
    conditions
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    73
    conditions
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Latha Polavaram is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Polavaram is highly rated in 73 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Polavaram is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Polavaram is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    60
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    60
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Brinker is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Brinker is highly rated in 60 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses B-Cell Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brinker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brinker is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    56
    conditions
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    56
    conditions
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Hematology Oncology - Lemmen-Holton

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Alhyari is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Alhyari is highly rated in 56 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Alhyari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alhyari is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    49
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
    49
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Colin Hardin is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Hardin is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Anemia, Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hardin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hardin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    34
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    34
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Sochacki is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Sochacki is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sochacki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sochacki is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    31
    conditions
    Otolaryngology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    31
    conditions
    Otolaryngology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Cherry Street

    250 Cherry Street Southeast, Suite 2200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Gribbin is an Otolaryngologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Gribbin is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gribbin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gribbin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Santos is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Santos is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Colorectal Cancer, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Santos is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Santos is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Corewell Health Medical Oncology Program - Lemmen-Holton

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Dublis is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Dublis is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Dublis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dublis is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Woude is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Woude is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Neuroendocrine Tumor, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Woude is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Woude is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers

    710 Kenmoor Avenue Southeast, Suite 200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Pettijohn is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Pettijohn is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Pettijohn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pettijohn is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Otolaryngology | Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Otolaryngology | Hematology | Oncology

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Foremost Drive Ste 200

    5800 Foremost Drive Southeast, Suite 200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Fabricius is an Otolaryngologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Fabricius is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Fabricius is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fabricius is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    38
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    38
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Foremost Drive Ste 200

    5800 Foremost Drive Southeast, Suite 200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frances Wong is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Wong is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Hematology Oncology - Lemmen-Holton

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anas Al is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Al is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Al is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers - Foremost Drive Ste 100

    5800 Foremost Drive Southeast, Suite 100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nehal Lakhani is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Lakhani is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Lakhani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lakhani is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Oncology | Otolaryngology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Oncology | Otolaryngology

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 3100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Haritha Reddy is an Otolaryngologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Reddy is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Dr. Reddy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Adult Blood And Marrow Transplant Outpatient Clinic - Lemmen-Holton

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prashant Nageshwar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Nageshwar is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Nageshwar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Adult Blood And Marrow Transplant Outpatient Clinic - Lemmen-Holton

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rupin Shah is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Adult Blood And Marrow Transplant Hospitalists Clinic - Lemmen-Holton

    100 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite MC269, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Isaac is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Isaac is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Isaac is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Isaac is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions

    Office

    25 Michigan St NE Ste 2100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Afzal is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Afzal is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Melanoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Adult Blood And Marrow Transplant Outpatient Clinic - Lemmen-Holton

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Alperovich is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Alperovich is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Dr. Alperovich is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    54
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    54
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Spectrum Health Hospital

    5800 Foremost Dr SE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Zakem is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Zakem is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    The Cancer & Hematology Centers

    710 Kenmoor Avenue Southeast, Suite 200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Britni Mashni is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Mashni is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Dr. Mashni is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mashni is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    Expertise in
    29
    conditions

    Saint Mary's Hospital

    250 Cherry St SE, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lloyd Geddes is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Geddes is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    145 Michigan St NE Ste 5200, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Williams is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Williams is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions

    Cancer & Hematology Centers Of Western Michigan

    145 Michigan St NE Ste 3100, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy O'rourke is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. O'rourke is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Heyde Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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 Grand Rapids?

    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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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 Grand Rapids, MI?

    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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