Chicago Hematologists

A hematology specialist is an expert in disorders of the blood, the blood forming organs and bone marrow. These doctors diagnose, treat and work to prevent diseases that affect the production of blood and its components, as well as the ability of the blood to perform its many functions, such as coagulation and carrying oxygen to the lungs and tissue.

Hematologists diagnose and treat blood disorders, such as anemia, hemophilia, leukemia, sickle cell anemia, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Depending on the condition, hematology specialists may treat a patient with a blood transfusion, stem cell transplantation, bone marrow transplant, radiotherapy, anticoagulation therapy or medication.

The area of Chicago, IL has a population of approximately 2,680,484 people. There are 142 hematologists near Chicago, which gives it a ratio of 1 hematologist per 18,877 residents or a ratio of 1 hematologist per 7,325 households. There are 1,040,151 households in Chicago.