Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles, LA has a population of approximately 124,276 people. There are 2 hematologists near Lake Charles, which gives it a ratio of 1 hematologist per 62,138 residents or a ratio of 1 hematologist per 24,012 households. There are 48,024 households in Lake Charles.