Hematology is the study of blood and blood disorders. Hematologists and hematopathologists are highly trained healthcare providers who specialize in diseases of the blood and blood components. These include blood and bone marrow cells.

Why would you be referred to a hematologist?

Reasons include if you have or might have: Anemia, or low red blood cells. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) Leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma (cancers in your bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells)

Does seeing a hematologist mean I have cancer?

A referral to a hematologist does not inherently mean that you have cancer. Among the diseases a hematologist may treat or participate in treating: Bleeding disorders like hemophilia. Red blood cell disorders like anemia or polycythemia vera.