hematologists
Doctors studying blood
Hematologists are physicians who specialize in disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs.
They diagnose and treat conditions like anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, and clotting disorders.
The hematologist reviewed her blood work and recommended further testing.
Many hematologists also practice oncology, since blood cancers fall under both specialties.
Electrified matter state
- erythrocytesOxygen-carrying blood cells
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- plateletsCell fragments enabling coagulation
- coagulationLiquid solidifying into mass
hemostasis · fibrinogen · lymphocytes · serum · whole blood · red cells · white cells · blood smear
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- transfusionTransfer of blood intravenously
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- anticoagulationPreventing blood from clotting
stem cell therapy · phlebotomy · splenectomy · targeted therapy · monoclonal antibodies · growth factors · iron infusion · thrombolytics
Malignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- myelomaMalignant plasma cell neoplasm
- polycythemiaElevated red cell count
- neutropeniaInsufficient neutrophils in blood
thrombosis · hemochromatosis · thalassemia · iron deficiency · bone marrow biopsy · genetic testing · cytogenetics · karyotyping
Facility for scientific investigation
- clinical trialsControlled health research experiments
- geneticsScience of hereditary transmission
- pathogenesisHow disease develops
- cell cultureLaboratory technique for growing tissue
publications · peer review · grant funding · protocols · biomarkers · molecular biology · gene therapy · CRISPR
Physicians specializing in malignancies
- pathologistsPhysicians diagnosing through specimens
- immunologistsResearchers of bodily defenses
- internistsInternal medicine physicians
- nurse practitionersLicensed advanced practice clinicians
Physician training institution
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- internal medicineAdult organ disease specialty
- board certificationFormal professional competency verification
continuing education · clinical rotations · subspecialty · attending physician · grand rounds · mentorship
plasma
Electrified matter state
- erythrocytesOxygen-carrying blood cells
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- plateletsCell fragments enabling coagulation
coagulation · hemostasis · fibrinogen · lymphocytes · serum · whole blood · red cells · white cells · blood smear · blood typing
chemotherapy
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- transfusionTransfer of blood intravenously
- bone marrow transplantInfusing healthy hematopoietic cells
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
anticoagulation · stem cell therapy · phlebotomy · splenectomy · targeted therapy · monoclonal antibodies · growth factors · iron infusion · thrombolytics · blood thinners
leukemia
Malignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- myelomaMalignant plasma cell neoplasm
- polycythemiaElevated red cell count
neutropenia · thrombosis · hemochromatosis · thalassemia · iron deficiency · bone marrow biopsy · genetic testing · cytogenetics · karyotyping
laboratory
Facility for scientific investigation
- clinical trialsControlled health research experiments
- geneticsScience of hereditary transmission
- pathogenesisHow disease develops
cell culture · publications · peer review · grant funding · protocols · biomarkers · molecular biology · gene therapy · CRISPR · stem cells
oncologists
Physicians specializing in malignancies
- pathologistsPhysicians diagnosing through specimens
- immunologistsResearchers of bodily defenses
- internistsInternal medicine physicians
medical school
Physician training institution
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- internal medicineAdult organ disease specialty
board certification · continuing education · clinical rotations · subspecialty · attending physician · grand rounds · mentorship
hematologistsgeneral practitioners
Non-specialist community physicians
family doctors · GPs · generalists · internists · family physicians
hematologistsorthopedists
Musculoskeletal medicine specialists
dermatologists · neurologists · cardiologists · podiatrists · ophthalmologists