Hematology

Blood cancer & disorders

When you or someone you love is dealing with a blood condition, you want specialists who truly know this field. At SIH, our hematologists are also oncologists, meaning they treat both blood cancers and non-cancerous blood disorders. You'll get the right expertise under one roof. Our board-certified specialists take time to understand your individual needs and work together as a team to guide you through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. Whatever your path forward looks like, we're with you every step of the way.

Conditions Treated

Blood Cancers

• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Myelodysplastic syndromes (blood cell mutations)
• Polycythemia vera and other myeloproliferative disorders (too many red blood cells)

Non-cancerous blood conditions

• Anemia (low red blood cells)
• Blood clotting disorders such as:
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Hemophilia
• Bleeding disorders
  • von Willebrand disease (a condition caused by lack of protein that helps blood clot)
• Too many or too few white blood cells or platelets
• Inherited blood conditions
  • Sickle cell disease
  • Thalassemia
  • Iron deficiency
  • Easy bruising or unexplained bleeding

Some general blood disorders may be treated by your primary care provider. When specialized care is needed, you may be referred to one of our board-certified hematology specialists.

Treatment Options

Treatment for blood cancers and blood disorders varies based on diagnosis and individual patient needs. Care is determined by the provider and may include:

• Active monitoring
• Medications
• Infusion therapy
• Blood transfusions
• Other advanced therapies

Our multidisciplinary team works together to ensure seamless, coordinated care throughout diagnosis and treatment.