Hematology

If you have symptoms of a blood disorder, partner with the skilled doctors at VHC Health. You’ll receive compassionate care and support every step of the way.

What’s a Hematologist?

A hematologist is a doctor with advanced skills to diagnose and treat conditions that affect:

• Blood cells, including red and white blood cells and platelets
• Lymphatic system, including lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus
• Parts of the body that make blood cells, such as the bone marrow

Conditions We Treat

Look to VHC Health for care of:

• Anemia, including sickle-cell and iron-deficiency anemia
• Blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Blood clotting disorders, such as hemophilia
• Blood or bone marrow cancers, such as leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, multiple myeloma or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
• Neutropenia – Low white blood cells
• Sepsis – A severe blood infection
• Thalassemia – When the body does not have enough red blood cells
• Polycythemia Vera
• Hemochromatosis

Services We Offer

Rely on our helpful team to offer high-quality care, listen and answer your questions. Depending on your symptoms and other factors, your doctor may recommend:

• Diagnostic tests, including blood tests and imaging scans
• Infusion therapy, such as blood transfusion
• Injections
• Medications or supplements, such as iron and vitamin B supplements
• Nutrition planning
• Pain management

Infusion Therapy

During infusion therapy, you’ll visit an infusion center. You’ll receive medications, nutrition, fluids or other beneficial substances into a vein. Based on your condition, you may receive:

• Anticoagulants, or blood thinners
• Chemotherapy
• Therapeutic Phlebotomy 
• Hydration
• Nutrition

Outpatient Infusion Center

Infusion therapy is also known as intravenous, or IV therapy. Designed with their needs in mind, patients receive treatment from skilled nurses in a safe, comfortable, and compassionate environment:

• Individual, private patient bays with televisions
• Weekend/holiday availability
• Free WIFI
• Access to Cancer Resource Center, educational materials, and nutritional advice

Services:

• Accessing and Managing Central Lines
• Biotherapies
• Blood/Platelet transfusions
• Chemotherapy
• Cortisol Stimuation Test
• Electrolytes
• Injections
• Iron Therapies
• IV antibiotics
• IV fluids
• Methotrexate
• Prolia/Reclast
• Rhogam
• Solumedrol
• Therapeutic Phlebotomy

Coordinated Cancer Care

You’ll benefit from coordinated care from specialists who focus on your health and well-being. Learn more about cancer care at VHC Health.