About
Haematology is the scientific study of the blood and the body tissues that make it. A Haematologist is a doctor who specialises in diagnosing, treating and managing diseases of the blood and the blood producing organs (bone marrow, spleen and lymphoid tissues). Haematologists also specialise in transfusion medicine and how other disease states affect the blood. Examples of diseases haematologists treat include blood cancers such as Myeloma, Lymphoma, and acute/chronic Leukaemias. They also care for patients with thrombosis (blood clots) and bleeding disorders such as haemophilia. Some haematologists are also qualified haematopathologists and work in laboratories assessing diagnostic materials.
Our suite, located at the Wexford Medical Centre, is a purpose built consulting office, that offers a comfortable and relaxed environment for your appointments. Having access to onsite pathology (Australian Clinical Labs), Radiology (SKG) and pharmacy (Wexford Medical Centre Pharmacy) allows for convenient and prompt assessment of your presenting problem. Additionally, being ideally located within the rapidly expanding Murdoch Health and Knowledge precinct, allows easy access to services provided at St John of God Hospital Murdoch as well as Fiona Stanley Hospital. We work with various other onsite specialists at the Wexford, including surgeons and interventional radiologists who are highly experienced in obtaining tissue samples to help us reach an accurate diagnosis.
Outpatient treatments including chemo-immunotherapy, iron infusions, blood transfusions and intrathecal injections of chemotherapy are provided in the Murdoch cancer centre day clinic. Our experienced nurses will talk you through the process and you will be reviewed by your treating specialist. The environment is peaceful and relaxed so you can focus on your health and well being. Tea and coffee facilities as well as reading materials are provided for your comfort. Any questions you have regarding your treatment can be addressed on the day. Please see our video below for further information.
St John of God Hospital, Murdoch is a leading private hospital in Perth’s south metropolitan area. It has a reputation for excellence in clinical care and provides first class tertiary level services to the people of Western Australia. Inpatient care is provided within the Thomas Furlong ward. This is a specialist ward with highly experienced nurses with expertise in the management of patients undergoing chemotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer. You will be seen daily by your treating specialists as you work towards getting well. Our ward has a dedicated multi-disciplinary team with physiotherapists, pharmacists, occupational therapist, dietitians and social workers who have experience in helping patients undergoing cancer treatments.
Our haematologist has a number of active professional memberships including the Australian Medical Association (AMA), Fellow of the Royal Australasian Physicians (FRACP) , Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA), The Australasian Leukaemia & Lymphoma Group (ALLG) and the Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand (HSANZ). Details of these organisations and links to further information is provided below.
