Since hematology is a large and complex field of medicine, hematologists often specialize in a particular disease group. Below are suggestions to find a hematologist who specializes in treating ITP and similar diseases.
Resources:
- Search the “Find a Hematologist” portion of the American Society of Hematology’s Web site
http://www.bloodthevitalconnection.org/find-a-hematologist.aspx - Locate the largest teaching hospital near you and ask for the head of hematology or the specialist in non-malignant hematology
- Visit the PDSA Discussion Group
http://discuss.pdsa.org and ask others about doctors in your area. - Contact the Best Doctors organization, a fee based service.
- Search the membership list of The American Medical Association
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