As a specialized physician, a hematologist treats disorders of the blood. These can include many different conditions, and a hematologist must be knowledgeable enough to treat all of the different types, which may include disorders with blood cells, bone marrow, and the vascular system in general. As hematologists are specialists in blood disorders they may work with patients who have everything from anemia to cancer to sickle cell disease, and everything in between. They work as any other type of physician to begin the process by consulting with their patients to understand their symptoms and gather valuable information. They are often referred by primary care physicians as a specialist in this field is required for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan, so they may also utilize physicians notes and records in the treatment of their patients.
Hematologists may spend some of their time in a laboratory, looking at the blood samples collected from their patients. They use this to form the basis of their diagnosis and may have to perform a great deal of research as part of their job responsibilities. Hematologists may prescribe and perform many different tests, procedures, and blood work to gather as much information as they can on their patient to ensure that an appropriate diagnosis is provided. They work with their patients every step of the way to understand what the condition is and what the prognosis and associated treatment plan is. Hematologists may perform surgeries as part of a patients treatment plan. Hematologist must run their practice as any other physician would. If they are part of a smaller staff or practice or if they run their own, hematologists must handle all business aspects, including the management of their staff. If they work as part of a larger group or at a hospital directly, they may be involved in committees or research initiatives. Though hematology is a specialization, some of the responsibilities are the same as any other type of physician.
Training/Educational Requirements
There is a rather extensive educational requirement for hematologists. They must complete medical school and gain a license, as any other type of doctor would. Beyond that, they must receive an advanced degree in hematology, as this is their focus. Hematologists may even declare and focus on a specialization beyond hematology, such as pediatrics if they wish to treat children with blood disorders. A student of hematology must travel a long road to fulfill all of the educational requirements for this specialization, sometimes taking up to ten years.
Working Environment
For a major public hospital in Kuwait city we are looking for a motivated hematologist. The working environment for an hematologist is quite similar to that of any other physician. This involves working in treatment or exam rooms, where the hematologist may consult with and diagnose patients. Hematologists usually have a private office where they may handle research and paperwork. They may expect to spend some of their time in a lab analyzing blood samples, and they may spend part of their time at a hospital or medical facility, performing procedures or surgeries. Hematologists may travel between these different environments to handle patient care, and therefore the environment may change by day. Because they will deal with some stressful circumstances, hematologists must be able to keep their patients calm
