Hematology

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Benign Hematology in Plattsburgh, NY

At Whitman Medical Practice, we provide exceptional, patient centered care for people with non cancerous blood disorders. Our clinic combines clinical expertise, advanced diagnostics, and a luxurious, welcoming environment, ensuring each patient receives personalized, comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs.
Benign hematology addresses conditions affecting the blood, bone marrow, and clotting systems, including anemia, thrombocytopenia, clotting and bleeding disorders, iron metabolism abnormalities, and other non-malignant hematologic issues. Proper evaluation and management are essential not only for maintaining overall health but also for improving energy and quality of life.
From the moment patients enter our clinic, they experience a carefully designed, comfortable environment with private treatment rooms and attentive support. Our team begins with a thorough medical assessment and advanced laboratory testing to fully understand each patient’s condition. Based on these insights, we create individualized care plans that may include nutritional guidance, targeted medications, infusion therapies, and ongoing monitoring, all aimed at achieving optimal outcomes.
We go beyond treatment by offering comprehensive patient education, lifestyle strategies, and supportive guidance. Our approach is collaborative, transparent, and evidence-based, ensuring clear communication and coordination with primary providers and specialists as needed.

Our Services Include:
Thorough diagnostic workups including laboratory evaluation and specialized testing.
Individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Ongoing monitoring and long term management of chronic hematologic conditions.
Education and counseling to promote understanding of diagnoses and therapies.
Coordination of care with primary providers and specialists.

In-Clinic Injections & Transfusions
Our hematology clinic provides safe, effective in-clinic treatments for benign blood disorders, including:
ESAs for anemia – Epoetin alfa, Darbepoetin
Vitamin & nutrient injections – B12 injections
IV iron therapies – Venofer, Feraheme, Monoferric
TPO-RA injections for low platelets – Romiplostim (Nplate)
Immunoglobulin therapy – IVIG

Conditions we routinely care for:
Iron deficiency anemia 
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia 
Folate deficiency anemia
 Anemia of chronic disease / inflammation 
Alpha and beta thalassemia (trait/minor)
MGUS
Blood clots (DVT/PE)
 
Abnormal CBC Results
Neutropenia 
Lymphocytosis 
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Von Willebrand disease 
Inherited platelet function disorders 
Reactive thrombocytosis 
Secondary polycythemia 
Chronic mild anemia of uncertain etiology 
Reactive or transient cytopenias (post-infection or medication-related)

Office Hours

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thuirsday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weekend
Closed

Office Hours

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Weekend
Closed
Advanced infusion therapy with compassionate hematology care at Whitman.