The Division of Hematology at LoCicero Health specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. Our board-certified hematologists are highly trained in caring for a wide range of blood disorders, including anemia, clotting and bleeding disorders, platelet abnormalities, and blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Services may include infusion therapy, medication management, and coordination with oncology for patients undergoing chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant.

Hematologists can assist your primary care provider by offering their opinion after reviewing your blood test results.

Your blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

Red blood cells – give our body energy by carrying oxygen to tissues throughout our bodies.
White blood cells – help our immune system fight infection.
Platelets – help slow and stop bleeding.
Plasma – is the liquid that holds your blood cells together.

Examples of benign blood disorders:

• Anemia
• Hemophilia
• Sickle cell anemia
• Thalassemia
• Von Willebrand Disease

Examples of blood cancer:

• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Myeloma

Some common lab tests to diagnose blood disorders:

• Blood differential test
• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Peripheral blood smear (PBS)
• Prothrombin time test (PTT)
• Reticulocyte count