Beta Thalassemia Center - Bartlett, TN
Bartlett Hematologist Doctors for Beta ThalassemiaType of Physician: Hematologist What is a Hematologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine. Hematologists treat diseases of the blood, spleen, and lymph glands such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. They perform special types of transfusions and biopsy the bone marrow for analysis. Specialty: Hematology Common Name: Blood Doctor Hematologist Doctors in Bartlett * Pathology Group Of The Midsouth  James Holbert MD  Med Outpatient Center  St Judes Chldrn Rsrch Hosp Hem Bartlett, TennesseeUpcoming Local Events2013-06-03
2013-07-07
2013-08-01
2013-08-02
2013-08-19
2013-09-20
2013-10-25
2013-10-26
2013-11-15
2013-11-16
Beta ThalassemiaWhat are the thalassemias?The thalassemias are a group of genetic (inherited) blood disorders that share in common one feature, the defective production of hemoglobin, the protein that enables... Other Related Beta Thalassemia ArticlesEmergency Contact for Bartlett
Nearby Bartlett Hospitals *Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett Methodist North Hospital Lakeside Behavioral Health Baptist Memorial Hosp Memphis  Baptist Restorative Care  Baptist Mem Hospital For Women  Saint Francis Hospital  Select Specialty Hospital  Baptist Rehabilitation Hospital  Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown  Delta Medical Center  Methodist Extended Care Hosp  Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hosp  Methodist University Hospital  VA Medical Center  Memphis Mental Health Institute  Regional Medical Center-Memphis  Le Bonheur Children's Hospital  St Jude Children's Research Hos  Baptist Memorial Hospital  Methodist Hospital South  Parkwood Behavioral Health Sys  Baptist Memorial Hosp Desoto  Crittenden Regional Hospital  Methodist Hospital Of Fayette  Baptist Memorial Hospitl Tipton  SMC Regional Medical Center Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Beta Thalassemia by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
7 articles-
Anemia
- Anemia is the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen-carrying
-
Gallstones
- Gallstones are stones that form when substances in the bile harden. Gallstones (formed in the gallbladder) can be as small as a grain of sand or as large
-
Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly)
- The spleen enlarges if it is asked to do excessive work in filtering or manufacturing blood cells, if there is abnormal blood flow to it, or if it is invaded
-
Malaria
- Malaria is an infectious disease transmitted by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Symptoms of malaria include chills, pain, fever, and sweating.
-
Alpha Thalassemia
- Alpha thalassemia is a disorder in which the alpha globin protein is underproduced. There are two pairs of genes that carry the code for the alpha chains
-
Genetic Counseling
- Your health care provider may refer you to a genetic professional. Universities and medical centers also often have affiliated genetic professionals,
-
Pregnancy Planning
- Pregnancy planning is important to help prevent exposure of the mother and fetus to potentially harmful medications and substances during the early days,
-
Anemia
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
2 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
0 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
1 articles -
Health News
1 articles -
Health Features
1 articles
