Hematologist

Hematologists are physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating ailments related to blood, and blood systems such as bone marrow, vascular systems etc. They deal with conditions such as anemia, leukemia etc. Hematologists should be strong in the field of internal medicine, anatomy, physiology, and bio-chemistry too. A hematologist completes medical school and undergoes internship for three years in the field of internal medicine and further specializes for two years in the field of hematology. Few hematologists are also trained Oncologists, who treat problems related to blood cancer. Hematologists are specialists in treating blood disorders and anything to do with blood. They :

• Interpret blood test results by studying the blood films and bone marrow films under the microscope.
  
  
• Treat blood disorders like hemophilia.
  
  
• Treat cancerous conditions linked to the blood like leukemia, lymphoma etc.
  
  
• They deal with blood transfusion sciences etc.
  
  
• They deal with bone marrow aspirations, bone marrow biopsy, chemotherapy etc. in a few cases they also prescribe medications for anemia etc.
  
  
• Hematologists handle computerized diagnostic equipment and complicated bio-chemical analyses with proficiency and ease.

Modern techniques used in the field of hematology

• Diagnostic equipment with latest computer technology helps in drawing clear conclusions on the disorders of the blood.
  
  
• Various bio-chemical analyses help in understanding the condition of the blood and related problems in a better manner.