Metairie Hematologists
- 3 Board certified
- 13 Reviews
- Average rating is 2.3 stars
- Average wait time is 44.5 minutes
Top Hematologists in Metairie, LA
4224 Houma Blvd
Ste 300
Metairie, LA 70006
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- Hematology
- Hematology & Oncology
- Internal Medicine - Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- 39 years experience
- 4 star hospital
- Board certified
- 3 star medical school
4224 Houma Blvd
Ste 330
Metairie, LA 70006
- Internal Medicine
- Hematology & Oncology
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
- 31 years experience
4200 Houma Blvd
Dept OF
Metairie, LA 70006
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
- Pathology - Hematology
- Pathology Recertification
- 33 years experience
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 Metairie, LA has a population of approximately 137,067 people. There are 3 hematologists near Metairie, which gives it a ratio of 1 hematologist per 45,689 residents or a ratio of 1 hematologist per 19,793 households. There are 59,380 households in Metairie.