25 of the Best Hematologists Near Me in Troy, NY

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MediFind found 65 specialists near Troy, NY

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    Expertise in
    69
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    69
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    258 Hoosick St, Ste 206, 
    Troy, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charlene Ives is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Troy, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Ives is highly rated in 69 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Ives is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    St. Peter's Medical Oncology/Hematology

    317 S Manning Blvd, Ste 220, 
    Albany, NY 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronnie Luyun is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Luyun is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Ewing Sarcoma. Dr. Luyun is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology. Dr. Luyun is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    49
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    49
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    St. Peter's Medical Oncology/Hematology - Troy

    1300 Massachusetts Ave, 
    Troy, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Whitman is a Hematologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Troy, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Whitman is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS). Dr. Whitman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology. Dr. Whitman is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    St. Peter's Medical Oncology/Hematology - Troy

    1300 Massachusetts Ave, 
    Troy, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Weinhold is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Troy, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Weinhold is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Weinhold is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Weinhold is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Hildegard Medicus Cancer Center Medical Oncology Operated By Samaritan Hospital Samaritan Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus

    1300 Massachusetts Ave, 
    Troy, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arthur Sunkin is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Troy, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Sunkin is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Lymphoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer. Dr. Sunkin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sunkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    103
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    103
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Dudek is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Dudek is highly rated in 103 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Paget Disease of the Breast, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. Dr. Dudek is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dudek is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    98
    conditions
    Expertise in
    98
    conditions

    Office

    3 Crossing Blvd, 
    Clifton Park, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Courtney Bellomo is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Clifton Park, New York. Dr. Bellomo is highly rated in 98 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    93
    conditions
    Expertise in
    93
    conditions

    Office

    3 Crossing Blvd, 
    Clifton Park, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Schlossberg is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Clifton Park, New York. Dr. Schlossberg is highly rated in 93 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Essential Thrombocythemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Expertise in
    92
    conditions
    Expertise in
    92
    conditions

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Hussain is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Hussain is highly rated in 92 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Burkitt Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Multiple Myeloma, Schnitzler Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    87
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    87
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Phelan is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Phelan is highly rated in 87 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Phelan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology. Dr. Phelan is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    86
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    86
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Garbo is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years. Dr. Garbo is highly rated in 86 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia, Multiple Myeloma, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Garbo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Garbo is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    84
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    84
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Qin Zen is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Zen is highly rated in 84 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Zen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology. Dr. Zen is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    81
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    81
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamad Younes is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Younes is highly rated in 81 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Younes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology. Dr. Younes is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    80
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    80
    conditions
    Hematology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mihir Raval is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Raval is highly rated in 80 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein S Deficiency, Protein C Deficiency, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ira Zackon is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Zackon is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Plasmacytoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    75
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    75
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nischala Ammannagari is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ammannagari is highly rated in 75 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Multiple Myeloma, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Ammannagari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ammannagari is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    72
    conditions
    Expertise in
    72
    conditions

    Office

    43 New Scotland Ave Ste A139MC, 
    Albany, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pooja Chaukiyal is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Chaukiyal is highly rated in 72 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

    Expertise in
    60
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    60
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    3 Crossing Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Clifton Park, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adriana Lisinschi is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Clifton Park, New York. Dr. Lisinschi is highly rated in 60 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Lisinschi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology. Dr. Lisinschi is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    60
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    60
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    3 Crossing Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Clifton Park, NY 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunitha Sukumaran is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Clifton Park, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Sukumaran is highly rated in 60 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Sukumaran is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sukumaran is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    53
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    53
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Makenzi Evangelist is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Evangelist is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

    Expertise in
    53
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    53
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    43 New Scotland Ave, Mc-7, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Madhavi Kambam is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Kambam is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Kambam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology. Dr. Kambam is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Hematology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ami Neghandi is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Neghandi is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Expertise in
    33
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    33
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Tedesco is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Tedesco is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Intraductal Papilloma. Dr. Tedesco is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology. Dr. Tedesco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Ravilla is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Ravilla is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rufus Collea is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Collea is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

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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 Troy, 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 Troy, 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 Troy, 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 Troy, 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 Troy?

    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 Troy, 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 Troy, 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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