Hematology
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The Division of Hematology at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center enjoys a well-deserved worldwide reputation. Patients from all around the globe come here for consultations with highly experienced specialists, treatment of hematological diseases (including benign and malignant diseases), and for bone marrow transplantation. The availability of state of the art equipment, cutting-edge technologies and the most innovative treatments enables us to ensure the highest level of medical care.
The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center has a reputation for its multidisciplinary approach, allowing for the most effective inter-professional teamwork. This is why the treatment team consists not only of hematologists, but also of transplantologists, infectious disease physicians, nutrition specialists, phycologists and pharmacists. They work in close co-operation with a highly qualified nursing and care team. This makes it possible to deliver high-quality medical care to the most exacting world standards.
Our medical professionals are proud of their achievements in the field of hematological, oncology, and stem cell transplantation. They specialize in the study and treatment of diseases such as acute and chronic leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), malignant lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, multiple myeloma, coagulation disorders, etc. They also provide medical care for patients suffering from various hereditary hematologic disorders.
The Division of Hematology at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center incorporates the following sub-divisions:
- Inpatient Unit (for patients requiring intensive therapy and 24-hour medical care)
- Outpatient Unit (day-care hospitalization, monitoring of the patient’s condition)
- Large Ambulatory Care Hospital (lymphomas, myelomas, leukemia, hypercoagulation, etc.)
- Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) and stem cell transplantation clinic
- Laboratories, specializing in blood counts and tests to identify the markers for various diseases; numerous research works are performed here as well
Testing and Treatment
The treatment of blood conditions starts with blood tests of different types, which are performed in our state-of-the-art hematology laboratories, in order to minimize waiting times for blood counts and test results. Sophisticated hematological investigations and diagnostics are also carried out on-site, including bone marrow testing and spinal taps.
Clinicians in the department can supervise various blood and blood product transfusions and provide intravenous iron supplementation. They also carry out a wide range of immunotherapy treatments.
A major part of the treatment of cancer patients involves the administration of chemotherapy. Today there are more than 100 different types of cytotoxic medications that are used to destroy cancer cells in different parts of the body. They are generally delivered either orally or through peripheral intravenous or central venous catheter administrations.
In every case, hemato-oncologists will assess the best way to treat an individual patient’s cancer, determining the optimum method and the necessary course of treatment. All the department’s nurses are trained in the various chemotherapy treatments that are required, and are carefully supervised to ensure that treatments are carried out according to national and international protocols.
Quality Multidisciplinary Care
The hemato-oncology department is designed to bring together multi-disciplinary staff who specialize in different aspects of blood disease and cancer treatment, in order to provide all our patients with personalized leading-edge care.
If you are suffering from a blood disorder or a malignant condition of the circulatory system, the Hemato-oncology unit of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center offers you their expertise, the latest in scientific research and technology, and the care and compassion that will help you to recover.
It is important to note that the cost of medical treatment at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is substantially lower than in the US, Canada, Germany, and other countries, yet it provides the highest level of care and maximum comfort.
