25 of the Best Hematologists Near Me in Houston, TX

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25 of the Best Hematologists Near Me in Houston, TX

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    Mothaffar Rimawi
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6720 Bertner Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Mothaffar F. Rimawi is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer care and research. He is Professor at the Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology and Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Rimawi is also Executive Medical Director & Associate Director of Clinical Affairs and Co-Leader of the Breast Cancer Program at BCM’s Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Additionally, he serves as Chief of the Oncology Service Line at St Luke's Health in Houston.Dr. Rimawi’s professional interests include: the diagnosis, treatment and management of breast cancer; clinical trials in breast cancer; neoadjuvant therapy; targeted therapy and biomarkers in breast cancer; treatment resistance to ER and HER2-targeted therapies in breast cancer; locally advanced breast cancer; and breast disease and cancer.Dr. Rimawi received his medical degree from the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Medical Oncology and Hematology and Breast Cancer at BCM. Dr. Rimawi holds certifications in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Medical Association.In addition to English, Dr. Rimawi speaks Arabic. Dr. Rimawi is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Naval Daver
    Expertise in
    40
    conditions
    Expertise in
    40
    conditions

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naval Daver is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Daver is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Chitra Hosing
    Expertise in
    31
    conditions
    Expertise in
    31
    conditions

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 423, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chitra Hosing is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hosing is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Martha P. Mims
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Oncology | Hematology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Hem/Onc

    One Baylor Plaza, Ms Bcm 187, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martha Mims, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Martha Mims specializes in Medical Oncology and works at BCM Medicine - Hem/Onc. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-3750. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mims is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Clear Cell Sarcoma.

    William Wierda
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Wierda is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wierda is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Partow Kebriaei
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 423, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Partow Kebriaei is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kebriaei is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

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

    Center For Cell And Gene Therapy

    6551 Bertner Avenue, Wt 15 Floor, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kamble is Professor of Medicine in Hematology-Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine and Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX. He graduated from Ravi Shankar University, India in 1986 with a gold medal. He obtained postgraduate residency training from prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, India and his fellowship training in Hematology-Oncology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He was junior faculty in the AIIMS before joining MAMC, New Delhi University as Assistant Professor of Medicine. Between 1997 and 2001, he completed his residency and fellowship training in Internal Medicine and Hematology-Oncology from University of Tennessee and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences respectively. He has served as Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate director of Hematology-Oncology fellowship program at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center (OUHSC). Dr. Kamble is primarily interested in hematologic malignancies including multiple myeloma and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. He was conferred Union against cancer (ICRETT, Geneva) award in 1994 to study molecular aspect of chronic myelogenous leukemia and bone marrow transplant in Hammersmith hospital, London and Central Science and Industrial Research (CSIR) award in 1995 to study stem cell transplantation in Cornell University, New York. Dr. Kamble is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. He has published extensively in prestigious journals including, Blood, Biology of Bone marrow transplantation and Journal of Clinical Oncology and regularly reviews manuscripts for Blood, Biology of bone marrow transplantation and Bone marrow transplant. Dr. Kamble's clinical interests are in innovative reduced conditioning protocols, in vivo T-cell depletion and novel approaches to reduce and treat graft-versus-host disease. Dr. Kamble is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

    Qaiser Bashir
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 423, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Qaiser Bashir is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bashir is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Julie Nangia
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    2525 A Holly Hall St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Julie Nangia is a medical oncologist who specializes in the care of patients with breast cancer. Dr. Nangia is Medical Director of Breast Oncology at the Breast Care Center at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine. She is also the Director of the Breast Cancer Prevention and High Risk Clinic at BCM, where she is a Faculty Senator.Dr. Nangia’s clinical interests include: hereditary breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, and metastatic triple negative breast cancer.Dr. Nangia received her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She completed her residency in internal medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and a hematology-oncology fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.Dr. Nangia is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. Dr. Nangia is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.

    Ahmed Elkhanany
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Medical Genetics | Oncology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Medical Genetics | Oncology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    7200 Cambridge St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany specializes in the care of patients with breast cancer. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is also a member of the Breast Cancer Prevention and High-Risk Clinic.Dr. Elkhanany’s clinical interests include breast cancer prevention and metastatic breast cancer. His research interests include: translational breast cancer genomics and impact of race and ethnicity on gene drivers of breast cancer. He is also involved with projects that translate lab-based findings to bedside novel treatment combinations in the hope of improving patient lives and finding novel, less toxic cures.Dr. Elkhanany received his medical degree from the Alexandria University School of Medicine in Egypt. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York. He also completed a post-doctoral felllowship in Triple Negative Breast Cancer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.A member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Dr. Elkhanany is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology. He is also the recipient of several teaching awards at the University of Alabama (UAB) at Birmingham, where he was previously Assistant Professor in the Department of Breast Oncology at UAB Medicine.In addition to English, Dr. Elkhanany speaks Arabic. Dr. Elkhanany is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Expertise in
    40
    conditions
    Expertise in
    40
    conditions

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Fayad is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fayad is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Expertise in
    36
    conditions
    Expertise in
    36
    conditions

    Office

    1400 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naveen Pemmaraju is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pemmaraju is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelofibrosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Expertise in
    33
    conditions
    Expertise in
    33
    conditions

    Outpatient Center

    6445 Main St Fl 24, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Siddhartha Ganguly is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ganguly is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ganguly is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    32
    conditions
    Expertise in
    32
    conditions

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gautam Borthakur is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Borthakur is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    Expertise in
    29
    conditions

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Courtney Dinardo is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dinardo is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 429, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Fowler is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fowler is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    27
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    27
    conditions
    Hematology

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 423, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Issa Khouri is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Khouri is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Hematology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Koji Sasaki is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sasaki is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 425, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maro Ohanian is an Internal Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ohanian is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Hematology

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 423, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sairah Ahmed is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Hematology

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 423, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yago Nieto is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nieto is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muzaffar Qazilbash is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Qazilbash is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shubham Pant is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pant is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Short is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Short is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Hematology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amin Alousi is a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Alousi is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, 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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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