{"id":5463,"date":"2026-07-22T09:05:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T09:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tabeebakhealthcare.com\/medical-departments\/%d8%a3%d9%85%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%b6-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%af%d9%85-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%83%d9%8a%d8%a7\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T14:44:34","slug":"hematology","status":"publish","type":"medical-departments","link":"https:\/\/tabeebakhealthcare.com\/en\/medical-departments\/hematology\/","title":{"rendered":"Hematology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The need to consult a hematologist may begin with a seemingly simple but unclear finding:<\/p>\n<article>\n<header>repeatedly low hemoglobin levels, an unexplained increase in platelets, changes in the<br \/>\nwhite blood cell count, frequent bruising, or a blood clot occurring at a young age.<\/p>\n<p>These findings do not automatically indicate a serious disease. However, they may require<br \/>\nan interpretation that goes beyond the number shown in a laboratory report. A hematologist<br \/>\nin Turkey evaluates laboratory results alongside the patient\u2019s symptoms, medical history,<br \/>\nmedications, and previous examinations to identify the cause of the abnormality and develop<br \/>\nan appropriate monitoring or treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p>Tabeebak Healthcare helps international patients submit their medical reports, identify the<br \/>\nappropriate hematology subspecialty, and coordinate a medical file review with a suitable<br \/>\nphysician or specialized center in Turkey before travel arrangements are made.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/905013337373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit your blood test reports for an initial medical file review<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Patient category covered by this page:<\/strong><br \/>\nAdult hematology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Areas of care:<\/strong><br \/>\nAnemia, platelet disorders, bleeding and clotting disorders, bone marrow diseases,<br \/>\nand hematologic cancers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Starting the evaluation:<\/strong><br \/>\nReviewing previous laboratory results and medical reports before determining which<br \/>\nnew tests are required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complex cases:<\/strong><br \/>\nThese may require a specialized hematology laboratory, a multidisciplinary medical<br \/>\nboard, or a bone marrow transplant unit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pediatric hematology:<\/strong><br \/>\nChildren are evaluated by a separate specialty suited to their age and the nature<br \/>\nof their condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>What Is Hematology?<\/h2>\n<p>Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the health of the blood and the organs<br \/>\nand tissues involved in its production and regulation.<\/p>\n<p>The specialty is not limited to anemia or blood cancer. It also covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red blood cells.<\/li>\n<li>White blood cells.<\/li>\n<li>Platelets.<\/li>\n<li>Bone marrow.<\/li>\n<li>Lymph nodes and the spleen.<\/li>\n<li>Clotting proteins.<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding disorders and abnormal blood clot formation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The American Society of Hematology explains that the specialty includes disorders affecting<br \/>\nblood cells, bone marrow, lymph nodes, the spleen, blood vessels, and the proteins responsible<br \/>\nfor bleeding and clotting.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>When Should You See a Hematologist?<\/h2>\n<p>A family physician or internal medicine specialist may refer you to a hematologist when an<br \/>\nabnormal result repeatedly appears or when its cause remains unclear.<\/p>\n<p>Common reasons for referral include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anemia that does not improve with standard treatment.<\/li>\n<li>An unexplained decrease or increase in platelet levels.<\/li>\n<li>A persistent increase or decrease in white blood cells.<\/li>\n<li>Frequent bleeding from the nose or gums.<\/li>\n<li>Bruising without an obvious cause.<\/li>\n<li>Very heavy menstrual bleeding associated with anemia.<\/li>\n<li>Recurrent blood clots or clots occurring at a young age.<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained enlargement of the lymph nodes or spleen.<\/li>\n<li>Severe fatigue accompanied by weight loss or night sweats.<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal findings on a peripheral blood smear.<\/li>\n<li>Suspected bone marrow disease.<\/li>\n<li>A previous diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma.<\/li>\n<li>A need for a second opinion before beginning complex treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not every abnormal complete blood count, or CBC, result indicates blood cancer. Results may<br \/>\nbe affected by infections, nutritional deficiencies, medications, inflammation, pregnancy,<br \/>\nchronic diseases, and many other factors.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Hematology Care Pathways<\/h2>\n<p>Rather than grouping every blood disorder into a single list, hematologic conditions are<br \/>\nclinically divided into care pathways. This helps direct each patient to the appropriate<br \/>\nphysician, laboratory, and treatment unit.<\/p>\n<section>\n<h3>Anemia and Red Blood Cell Disorders<\/h3>\n<p>Anemia occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin to deliver<br \/>\noxygen adequately to the tissues.<\/p>\n<p>A diagnosis of anemia does not always mean that the patient has iron deficiency. Anemia<br \/>\nmay be associated with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Iron deficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Chronic bleeding.<\/li>\n<li>Inflammatory or chronic diseases.<\/li>\n<li>Kidney disease.<\/li>\n<li>Red blood cell destruction, or hemolysis.<\/li>\n<li>Bone marrow disorders.<\/li>\n<li>Thalassemia.<\/li>\n<li>Sickle cell disease.<\/li>\n<li>Aplastic anemia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The evaluation usually begins by examining the shape and size of the blood cells, iron<br \/>\nstores, reticulocyte count, and clinical history. More specialized tests may then be<br \/>\nrequested when necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Medical sources indicate that bone marrow aspiration or biopsy may be used in selected<br \/>\ncases to determine the cause of unusually high or low blood cell counts. These procedures<br \/>\nare not required for every patient with anemia.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Platelet Disorders<\/h3>\n<p>Platelets help form blood clots and stop bleeding. A platelet disorder may affect either<br \/>\nthe number of platelets or the way they function.<\/p>\n<p>Conditions evaluated by a hematologist include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Immune thrombocytopenia, or ITP.<\/li>\n<li>Thrombocytopenia associated with medications or infections.<\/li>\n<li>Reactive thrombocytosis.<\/li>\n<li>Essential thrombocythemia.<\/li>\n<li>Platelet function disorders.<\/li>\n<li>Thrombocytopenia associated with bone marrow diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A high or low platelet count may be discovered during a routine blood test. However,<br \/>\ndetermining the cause requires reviewing the other blood cell counts and the patient\u2019s<br \/>\nmedical history. In some cases, a bone marrow evaluation may also be required.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Bleeding and Clotting Disorders<\/h3>\n<p>The body maintains a delicate balance: blood must clot when an injury occurs, while<br \/>\nremaining fluid inside the blood vessels under normal conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The Hematology Department manages conditions such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hemophilia.<\/li>\n<li>Von Willebrand disease.<\/li>\n<li>Clotting factor deficiencies.<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained bleeding.<\/li>\n<li>Recurrent venous blood clots.<\/li>\n<li>Blood clots occurring at a young age.<\/li>\n<li>Blood clots during pregnancy or after childbirth.<\/li>\n<li>Suspected thrombophilia or increased blood clotting tendency.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring anticoagulant medications in complex cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Diagnosis is based on the patient\u2019s history of bleeding or clotting, family history,<br \/>\nclinical examination, and the results of blood and coagulation tests.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Bone Marrow Diseases<\/h3>\n<p>Bone marrow is the tissue in which blood cells are produced. Bone marrow disorders may<br \/>\ncause the body to produce too few, too many, or abnormal blood cells.<\/p>\n<p>Conditions included in this pathway include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bone marrow failure.<\/li>\n<li>Aplastic anemia.<\/li>\n<li>Myelodysplastic syndromes, or MDS.<\/li>\n<li>Myeloproliferative neoplasms, or MPN.<\/li>\n<li>Polycythemia vera.<\/li>\n<li>Myelofibrosis.<\/li>\n<li>Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, or PNH.<\/li>\n<li>Bone marrow disorders associated with immune or inherited diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the type and severity of the disease, as well as the patient\u2019s age and<br \/>\noverall health, the treatment plan may range from regular monitoring and medication to<br \/>\nblood component transfusions or stem cell transplantation.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Blood Cancers<\/h2>\n<p>Blood cancers develop in blood-forming tissues, such as the bone marrow, or in cells of the<br \/>\nimmune system.<\/p>\n<p>The main categories include:<\/p>\n<section>\n<h3>Leukemia<\/h3>\n<p>Leukemia is the name given to a group of cancers affecting blood cells. Its different<br \/>\ntypes are classified according to the cell in which the disease began and how rapidly<br \/>\nit progresses.<\/p>\n<p>Leukemia may be acute, requiring prompt evaluation and treatment, or chronic, in which<br \/>\ncase it may sometimes be discovered during a routine blood test.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Lymphoma<\/h3>\n<p>Lymphoma develops in lymphocytes and may appear as enlarged lymph nodes or affect other<br \/>\norgans. The diagnosis includes multiple types of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, each<br \/>\nof which requires a different treatment plan.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Multiple Myeloma<\/h3>\n<p>Multiple myeloma develops from plasma cells and may affect the bones, kidneys, immune<br \/>\nsystem, or the production of blood cells.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>The term blood cancer is used to describe cancers that begin in the bone marrow,<br \/>\nblood-forming tissues, or cells of the immune system. Examples include leukemia, lymphoma,<br \/>\nand multiple myeloma.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>How Does the Diagnosis of a Blood Disorder Begin?<\/h2>\n<p>The evaluation does not begin with an advanced test selected at random. It begins with a<br \/>\nclear question:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>What change has occurred in the blood, is it temporary or persistent, and what is its most<br \/>\nlikely cause?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<section>\n<h3>Stage One: Reviewing the Overall Clinical Picture<\/h3>\n<p>The physician reviews:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The patient\u2019s symptoms and how long they have been present.<\/li>\n<li>Chronic medical conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Medications and supplements.<\/li>\n<li>Previous surgeries or bleeding episodes.<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy and childbirth history.<\/li>\n<li>Family medical history.<\/li>\n<li>Previous and recent laboratory results.<\/li>\n<li>History of blood clots or blood transfusions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A series of laboratory results collected over several months or years may be more useful<br \/>\nthan a single isolated test.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Stage Two: Targeted Basic Tests<\/h3>\n<p>Depending on the condition, these may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete blood count, or CBC.<\/li>\n<li>Peripheral blood smear.<\/li>\n<li>Reticulocyte count.<\/li>\n<li>Iron and ferritin levels.<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin B12 and folate levels.<\/li>\n<li>Hemolysis markers.<\/li>\n<li>Liver and kidney function tests.<\/li>\n<li>Coagulation tests.<\/li>\n<li>Tests for inherited hemoglobin disorders.<\/li>\n<li>Selected immune or viral tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A CBC measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, but it cannot establish<br \/>\na final diagnosis on its own.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Stage Three: Specialized Diagnostic Tests<\/h3>\n<p>When the findings suggest a bone marrow disorder or hematologic cancer, the medical team<br \/>\nmay request:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.<\/li>\n<li>Flow cytometry.<\/li>\n<li>Immunophenotyping.<\/li>\n<li>Chromosome analysis.<\/li>\n<li>FISH testing.<\/li>\n<li>PCR testing.<\/li>\n<li>Molecular analysis or gene sequencing.<\/li>\n<li>Lymph node biopsy.<\/li>\n<li>CT or PET-CT imaging, depending on the condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Flow cytometry, cytogenetic tests, and molecular analyses help physicians accurately<br \/>\nidentify certain types of leukemia, select the appropriate treatment, and monitor the<br \/>\nresponse to therapy.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Stage Four: Establishing the Diagnosis and Treatment Plan<\/h3>\n<p>After all results have been collected, the hematologist in Turkey determines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The precise diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li>The type and classification of the disease.<\/li>\n<li>Its risk category.<\/li>\n<li>Whether treatment is required immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Whether monitoring alone is sufficient.<\/li>\n<li>Whether any additional tests are needed.<\/li>\n<li>Whether the case should be reviewed by a hematologic oncology board.<\/li>\n<li>Whether bone marrow transplantation or cellular therapy may be an option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Blood Disorder Treatment Is Not Based on a Single Test Result<\/h2>\n<p>There is no single general treatment for all blood disorders. Treatment may be as simple<br \/>\nas correcting a nutritional deficiency, or it may require long-term monitoring,<br \/>\nimmunotherapy, targeted medication, or a comprehensive treatment program.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment options may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Treating the underlying cause of anemia.<\/li>\n<li>Iron or vitamin replacement when a deficiency has been confirmed.<\/li>\n<li>Medications that regulate blood cell production.<\/li>\n<li>Immunosuppressive medications.<\/li>\n<li>Medications used to prevent or treat blood clots.<\/li>\n<li>Clotting factor replacement.<\/li>\n<li>Red blood cell or platelet transfusions.<\/li>\n<li>Chemotherapy.<\/li>\n<li>Targeted therapy.<\/li>\n<li>Immunotherapy.<\/li>\n<li>Therapeutic apheresis.<\/li>\n<li>Bone marrow or stem cell transplantation.<\/li>\n<li>CAR T-cell therapy for eligible patients at centers where the treatment is available.<\/li>\n<li>Active surveillance for selected slow-progressing diseases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Treatment selection depends on the specific diagnosis, genetic test results, disease stage,<br \/>\nprevious treatments, and the patient\u2019s overall condition. It is not based solely on the<br \/>\ngeneral name of the disease.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapies<\/h2>\n<p>Stem cell transplantation may be included in the treatment of selected cases of leukemia,<br \/>\nlymphoma, myeloma, bone marrow failure, and inherited blood disorders.<\/p>\n<p>However, having a blood disorder does not automatically mean that transplantation is<br \/>\nrequired. The following factors must first be evaluated:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The type of disease.<\/li>\n<li>The disease risk category.<\/li>\n<li>The response to previous treatment.<\/li>\n<li>The patient\u2019s age and overall health.<\/li>\n<li>The availability of a suitable donor when required.<\/li>\n<li>The potential risks of transplantation compared with its expected benefits.<\/li>\n<li>The center\u2019s experience and infection-prevention protocols.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For detailed information, this section should link to the<a href=\"\/bone-marrow-transplant-in-turkey\/\"><br \/>\nBone Marrow Transplantation in Turkey<br \/>\n<\/a>page.<\/p>\n<p>CAR T-cell therapy is a personalized treatment used for selected eligible blood cancers.<br \/>\nIt is not a universal replacement for chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>A Hematology Team Involves More Than One Physician<\/h2>\n<p>Complex cases require collaboration between multiple specialties. The care team may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A hematologist.<\/li>\n<li>A hematologic oncologist.<\/li>\n<li>A bone marrow specialist.<\/li>\n<li>A hematopathologist.<\/li>\n<li>Flow cytometry and genetics laboratory specialists.<\/li>\n<li>Blood bank and transfusion medicine specialists.<\/li>\n<li>A therapeutic apheresis team.<\/li>\n<li>A stem cell transplantation team.<\/li>\n<li>Infectious disease specialists.<\/li>\n<li>An intensive care team.<\/li>\n<li>Radiology and nuclear medicine specialists.<\/li>\n<li>Medical and radiation oncologists.<\/li>\n<li>Clinical nutritionists and pharmacists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Care models at specialized hematology centers emphasize coordination between physicians,<br \/>\nlaboratories, pathology services, imaging departments, and treatment units to ensure an<br \/>\naccurate diagnosis and the timely initiation of treatment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Adult Hematology and Pediatric Hematology<\/h2>\n<p>This page covers blood disorders in adults.<\/p>\n<p>Children and adolescents require a separate specialty because the types of disease,<br \/>\nmedication doses, psychological support requirements, growth considerations, and immune<br \/>\nsystem needs differ from those of adults.<\/p>\n<p>When evaluating a patient under the age of 18, visit the<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/pediatric-hematology-oncology-in-turkey\/\"><br \/>\nPediatric Hematology and Oncology<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\npage instead of booking an appointment with the adult department.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>How to Choose a Hematology Center<\/h2>\n<p>It is not enough for a hospital simply to have a hematologist. When the patient has a<br \/>\ncomplex condition, it is important to confirm that the hospital also provides the diagnostic<br \/>\nand treatment services the case may require.<\/p>\n<p>Ask about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The physician\u2019s experience with the specific disease.<\/li>\n<li>The availability of a specialized hematology laboratory.<\/li>\n<li>The availability of flow cytometry and molecular testing.<\/li>\n<li>The pathology department\u2019s experience with hematologic cancers.<\/li>\n<li>The ability to perform bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.<\/li>\n<li>Blood bank and blood component transfusion services.<\/li>\n<li>A therapeutic apheresis unit.<\/li>\n<li>Protective isolation rooms for immunocompromised patients.<\/li>\n<li>Intensive care services.<\/li>\n<li>A multidisciplinary hematologic oncology board.<\/li>\n<li>A bone marrow transplant unit when required.<\/li>\n<li>A follow-up system for patients after they leave Turkey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The availability of each service must be confirmed at the selected hospital, as facilities<br \/>\nand capabilities vary from one medical center to another.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Hematology Hospitals in Turkey<\/h2>\n<p>Diagnostic and treatment services for blood disorders are available at several Ac\u0131badem and<br \/>\nMedical Park hospitals in Istanbul and other Turkish cities.<\/p>\n<p>The most appropriate center depends on the type of condition. Some hospitals focus on anemia,<br \/>\nplatelet disorders, and clotting conditions, while others have specialized teams for<br \/>\nleukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and stem cell transplantation.<\/p>\n<p>Hospitals that currently list hematology specialists include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tabeebakhealthcare.com\/en\/hospitals\/acibadem-maslak-hospital\/\">Ac\u0131badem Maslak Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ac\u0131badem Ata\u015fehir Hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Ac\u0131badem Altunizade Hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Ac\u0131badem Atakent Hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Ac\u0131badem \u0130zmir Kent Hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Medical Park Bah\u00e7elievler Hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Medical Park Pendik Hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Medical Park G\u00f6ztepe Hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Medical Park Gaziosmanpa\u015fa Hospital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The physician and available medical services should be confirmed after the patient\u2019s medical<br \/>\nfile has been reviewed, as clinical teams and treatment units may vary between hospital<br \/>\nbranches.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Medical File Review Before Traveling<\/h2>\n<p>In many cases, the initial evaluation can begin before the patient travels, especially when<br \/>\nthe medical file is well organized and includes the essential reports.<\/p>\n<p>Please submit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recent and previous complete blood count results.<\/li>\n<li>A peripheral blood smear report, if available.<\/li>\n<li>A bone marrow aspiration or biopsy report.<\/li>\n<li>A flow cytometry report.<\/li>\n<li>Genetic or cytogenetic test results.<\/li>\n<li>A lymph node biopsy report.<\/li>\n<li>The most recent CT or PET-CT report.<\/li>\n<li>A list of previous treatments.<\/li>\n<li>Treatment dates and information about the response to treatment.<\/li>\n<li>A history of blood or platelet transfusions.<\/li>\n<li>A list of current medications.<\/li>\n<li>Details of chronic medical conditions.<\/li>\n<li>A previous transplant report, if applicable.<\/li>\n<li>HLA typing results, if previously performed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do not submit unclear images or incomplete reports. Whenever possible, organize the medical<br \/>\nfile into clearly labeled PDF documents arranged in chronological order.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>The Patient Journey with Tabeebak Healthcare<\/h2>\n<section>\n<h3>Reviewing the Completeness of the Medical File<\/h3>\n<p>The coordination team checks whether the essential reports are included and requests any<br \/>\nmissing documents before forwarding the case to a physician.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Identifying the Appropriate Subspecialty<\/h3>\n<p>The case is directed to a specialist in benign hematology, hematologic oncology,<br \/>\ncoagulation disorders, or bone marrow transplantation, depending on the diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Obtaining a Preliminary Medical Opinion<\/h3>\n<p>The response may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confirmation that the case can be reviewed.<\/li>\n<li>A request for additional tests.<\/li>\n<li>A recommendation for a direct consultation.<\/li>\n<li>An assessment of how urgently the patient should be evaluated.<\/li>\n<li>Notification that the required treatment is unavailable at the selected center.<\/li>\n<li>A recommendation for another, more suitable medical center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Coordinating the Appointment<\/h3>\n<p>Once the medical file has been accepted, the appointment, arrival plan, and list of<br \/>\nreports the patient should bring are coordinated.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h3>Follow-Up<\/h3>\n<p>Tabeebak Healthcare assists with organizing communication, medical reports, and follow-up<br \/>\nafter the consultation or treatment without replacing the patient\u2019s relationship with<br \/>\nthe treating physician.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>When Does a Blood Disorder Require Urgent Evaluation?<\/h2>\n<p>Seek urgent medical care if the patient experiences:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Severe bleeding or bleeding that does not stop.<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath or chest pain.<\/li>\n<li>Sudden weakness or changes in speech or consciousness.<\/li>\n<li>Sudden swelling and pain in one of the limbs.<\/li>\n<li>Fever in a patient with severe immune suppression.<\/li>\n<li>Extensive bleeding under the skin accompanied by a decline in general condition.<\/li>\n<li>Severe paleness accompanied by dizziness or fainting.<\/li>\n<li>Rapid deterioration in a patient diagnosed with leukemia or bone marrow failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do not wait for a travel date or remote consultation when the patient is experiencing a<br \/>\nmedical emergency.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Medical Review and Sources<\/h2>\n<p>This page was prepared to explain the scope of hematology and its diagnostic and treatment<br \/>\npathways in an accessible manner. The information does not constitute an individual<br \/>\ndiagnosis or personalized treatment plan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical reviewer:<\/strong><br \/>\nProfessor Dr. Burhan Turgut, Hematology Specialist.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review date:<\/strong><br \/>\nJuly 22, 2026.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Content prepared by:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Medical Editorial Team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The content was based on reliable medical references, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hematology.org\/education\/patients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Society of Hematology.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/blood-tests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/types\/leukemia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Cancer Institute.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/bone-marrow-transplant\/about\/pac-20384854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mayo Clinic.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<footer>\n<h2>Book Your Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>Hematology is a broad medical specialty, and selecting the right physician in Turkey depends<br \/>\non the specific type of condition rather than the name of the department alone.<\/p>\n<p>Submit your previous laboratory results and medical reports to Tabeebak Healthcare so the<br \/>\nteam can identify the appropriate care pathway, specialist, and required documents before<br \/>\narranging your appointment in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WhatsApp:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/905013337373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">+90 501 333 73 73<\/a><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5459,"template":"","meta":[],"class_list":["post-5463","medical-departments","type-medical-departments","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tabeebakhealthcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/medical-departments\/5463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tabeebakhealthcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/medical-departments"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tabeebakhealthcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/medical-departments"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tabeebakhealthcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tabeebakhealthcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}