25 of the Best Hematologists Near Me in Larchmont, NY

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MediFind found 563 specialists near Larchmont, NY

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    Expertise in
    25
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    Expertise in
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    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Konopleva, MD, Phd, is Professor, Oncology, Professor, Molecular Pharmacology, Director, Leukemia Program and Co-Director, Blood Cancer Institute, at Montefiore Einstein. Her clinic focus centers on treating patients with hematologic malignancies, with an emphasis on acute myeloid and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She has additional expertise in treating patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome and chronic myeloid leukemia. Dr. Konopleva is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    The Children's Hospital At Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Loeb, MD, PhD, is Chief, Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Cellular Therapy at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and Professor, Pediatrics and Professor, Developmental and Molecular Biology at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical work focuses on tumors of connective tissue, such as bone and muscle. He also has expertise in the care of children with other solid tumors. As a member of the bone marrow transplantation team, Dr. Loeb also cares for patients with acute leukemias and has expertise in the application of immunotherapy to childhood cancer. Dr. Loeb is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Bone Tumor.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions

    Montefiore Medical Park At Eastchester

    1695 Eastchester Road, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Irina Murakhovskaya is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hematology). She completed a medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and residency and fellowship training at Montefiore Health System. Her clinical interests focus on monoclonal gammopathy, low-grade lymphoma, and hematologic issues in pregnancy. Dr. Murakhovskaya is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions

    Montefiore Medical Park At Eastchester

    1695 Eastchester Road, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Balazs Halmos, MD received his medical degree summa cum laude from Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary. He completed an internal medicine residency program at St. Dr. Halmos is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Tissue Biopsy.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions

    Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center - Montefiore Medical Park

    1575 Blondell Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    My research is focused on breast cancer management, and on care delivery and support for breast cancer patients. Dr. Makower is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Westchester CancerCare

    175 Memorial Highway, 
    New Rochelle, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Hantman is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Hantman is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Expertise in
    49
    conditions
    Expertise in
    49
    conditions

    WPHPA Cancer And Blood Specialists Of New York

    2 Longview Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Dan Costin is Director of the White Plains Hospital Center for Cancer Care. He has been practicing medical oncology and hematology in Westchester since 1993. He received his B.S. in biochemistry at the University of California in Los Angeles and his medical degree at the University of California in San Francisco. He completed his internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston in 1990, his fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda in 1991, and his fellowship in hematology at New York University in 1993. He has been an attending physician at White Plains Hospital since 1993 and served as section chief of the department of Hematology-Oncology from 1999 to 2007. Dr. Costin is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Angiosarcoma.

    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Expertise in
    46
    conditions

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Kolitz, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Malignant Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute where he guides the clinical care and research activities of faculty and fellows. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Kolitz has been a member of the Leukemia Core Committee of the CALGB/Alliance since 1993. He has focused on the development, conduct and publication of innovative clinical trials for the treatment of hematologic malignancies, especially acute leukemia. He has been principal investigator for numerous novel drug trials and has been involved in multiple national and international collaborations, leading to over 200 publications. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Kolitz focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care. Dr. Kolitz earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine. He trained in Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Hematology and Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Kolitz is an active member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kolitz is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kolitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Expertise in
    33
    conditions
    Expertise in
    33
    conditions

    WPHPA Oncology & Hematology

    2 Longview Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Raff, M.D. is the Director of the Digestive Cancer Program at White Plains Hospital, as well as the Leader of the Hospital's GI Cancer Program Conference. Dr. Raff received his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in 1997. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, and was a fellow of hematology and oncology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 2000-2003. Dr. Raff is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Raff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Hematology

    WPHPA Oncology & Hematology

    2 Longview Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Yael Zack is a member of White Plains Hospital Physician Associates, Oncology & Hematology of White Plains. Dr. Zack is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions

    WPHPA Cancer And Blood Specialists Of New York

    2 Longview Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Lederman received her medical degree from Cornell Medical College and completed residency in Internal Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. After serving one year as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, she completed fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology at New York Medical College/Westchester Medical Center. She served New York Medical College as Assistant Clinical Professor for several years, as well as being an active member of the New York Blood Center Transfusion Service. Dr. Lederman is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency, Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. Dr. Lederman is board certified in American Board Of IM/Hematology.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions

    Montefiore Medical Park At Eastchester

    1695 Eastchester Road, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Noah Kornblum is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kornblum is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult T-Cell Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. William Osler famously said, “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” I am a strong believer in individualizing treatment plans unique to each patient based on understanding the patient as a whole and the specifics of their disease. I am committed to each patient’s care and work hard to ensure that every single patient has the most positive clinical outcome. Dr. Goldfinger is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions

    WPHPA Cancer And Blood Specialists Of New York

    2 Longview Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu

    Dr. Subuhee Hussain is the Chief for the Department of Hematology & Oncology at White Plains Hospital. Dr. Hussain graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. She received Fellowship training in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Montefiore Medical Center Albert Einstein Cancer Center, and she is board certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Hussain is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions

    Montefiore Medical Park At 1575 Blondell

    1575 Blondell Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Henny Billett has been Chief of the Division of Hematology since 2012 and Professor of Clinical Medicine and Pathology since 2002. Dr. Billett is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Sickle Cell Disease, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Splenectomy.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Malayalam, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Veena John, MD, is the System Head for GYN/Medical Oncology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute and an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, she maintains an active practice caring for patients with gynecologic cancers where she focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. In conjunction with physicians in Surgical Oncology, she pioneered a multi-disciplinary team approach for gynecologic oncology patients at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center where her practice is based. Dr. John is a highly experienced principal investigator for industry sponsored Phase I, II and III clinical trials in gynecologic oncology. She is the site principal investigator for the NRG cooperative group for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute and co-chair of the protocol review monitoring committee. Dr. John earned her medical degree from Christian Medical College in India, where she also completed her internal medicine internship. She completed her internal medicine residency at Flushing Medical Center and fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at North Shore University Hospital. She is an active member of the Society for Gynecologic Oncology, Society for Immunotherapy in Cancer, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology as well as a member of the Ovarian Cancer committee for the national Gynecologic Oncology Group. Dr. John is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, and Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor. Dr. John is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I am a board certified hematologist and medical oncologist. I specialize in caring for patients with hematologic malignancies and specifically myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and aplastic anemia (AA). Dr. Shastri is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Adult T-Cell Leukemia, Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Hematology

    WPHPA Cancer And Blood Specialists Of New York

    2 Longview Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Karen Green graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1988 and received residency training in Internal Medicine at The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She completed a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center. After completing her training in 1995, she spent eight years on the full-time faculty at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, where she served as Assistant Professor of Medicine and specialized in breast cancer. Dr. Green is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Green is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Hematology

    Montefiore At 3411 Wayne Avenue

    3411 Wayne Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Swati Goel, MBBS, is Leader of the Myeloproliferative Disorder Clinic, Assistant Director of the Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program and Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology and Medicine at Montefiore Einstein. Her area of clinical focus is myeloproliferative neoplasms, and the conditions she treats include myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, mastocytosis, eosinophilia, anemia and pancytopenia. Dr. Goel is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelofibrosis, Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD), Castleman Disease, and Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD).

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Ann Shi, MD, MS, is an attending physician at Montefiore Einstein and Associate Professor, Hematology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Shi specializes in transfusion medicine, with a particular focus on apheresis, and in benign hematology, especially the treatment of sickle cell disease. Dr. Shi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    The Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Research and Treatment Program has become a landmark for CLL patients worldwide. Dr. Kanti Rai has been involved in diagnosing and treating CLL for almost 40 years and the staging system that bears his name came out of his early breakthrough research. His particular areas of interest are: natural history of CLL, improving prognostic features of this disease and developing newer strategies of therapy which are hypothesis-driven. Dr. Rai is an active member of the International Workshop on CLL (iwCLL) and Dr. Keating s Global CLL Foundation. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH). In 2006, Dr. Rai served as the President of ASH. He was the recipient of ASCO s David Karnofsky Memorial Award in 2012. In 2013, Dr. Rai was honored with the iwCLL David Galton award. In 2014 he was presented with ASH s Wallace H. Coulter Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Rai is the Joel Finkelstein Cancer Foundation Professor of Medicine, and Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY. Dr. Rai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, and Richter Syndrome. Dr. Rai is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    The Children's Hospital At Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kerry Morrone, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the Director of the Sickle Cell Program and the Director of the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Fellowship Program at Montefiore. Dr. Morrone focuses on classical hematology, particularly sickle cell disease and hemoglobinopathies, platelet disorders, thrombosis, and bone marrow failure syndromes. Dr. Morrone is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine At East 85th Street

    178 East 85th Street, 2nd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Spyropoulos is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Spyropoulos is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Pulmonary Embolism. Dr. Spyropoulos is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Oncology

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sun Young Oh, MD, is an Oncologist and Assistant Professor, Oncology and Medicine at Montefiore Einstein. Her clinical focus is on medical oncology and the systemic treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Oh is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesus Anampa Mesias, MD is a medical oncologist at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of its Cancer Therapeutics Research Program focused on identifying new treatment targets and novel cancer therapeutics. He is fluent in Spanish and enjoys participating in bilingual community activities about cancer prevention and treatment in our community. Dr. Mesias is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

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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 Larchmont, NY?

    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 Larchmont, NY?

    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 Larchmont, NY?

    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 Larchmont, NY?

    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 Larchmont?

    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 Larchmont, NY?

    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 Larchmont, NY?

    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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