Emory Hematology, operating within a prominent academic medical institution, serves as a comprehensive center for individuals facing a wide array of blood-related conditions. It integrates specialized clinical care with robust research initiatives to address complex hematologic disorders. The center is dedicated to understanding disease mechanisms and translating that knowledge into advanced patient treatments.
Treating Blood Disorders
Emory Hematology provides diagnosis and treatment for numerous blood disorders, encompassing both benign and malignant conditions. This includes various types of anemia, such as cold agglutinin disease, hereditary spherocytosis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and thalassemia, which impact red blood cell production and function. The clinic also addresses blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, along with myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative disorders that affect bone marrow’s blood-forming cells.
The diagnostic process at Emory Hematology involves advanced laboratory testing and procedures like bone marrow biopsies. Treatment modalities are diverse, ranging from traditional chemotherapy to targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplantation. The Emory Bleeding Disorders Clinic specializes in conditions like hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other rare bleeding disorders.
Advancing Hematology Through Research
Emory Hematology plays an active role in clinical research, contributing to the understanding of blood diseases. Their involvement in clinical trials provides patients with access to new medications and treatment methods for various blood disorders and cancers.
Research efforts extend to understanding the underlying mechanisms of blood diseases, which helps develop innovative approaches to care. Emory Hematology’s connection to Emory University and Winship Cancer Institute facilitates this research, translating laboratory discoveries into clinical applications. Winship is Georgia’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Integrated Patient Care
Emory Hematology emphasizes a patient-centered approach, delivering care through multidisciplinary teams. These teams include hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, geneticists, specialized nurses, and supportive care specialists like social workers, nutritionists, and physical therapists. This collaborative model ensures comprehensive and personalized treatment plans.
The approach includes patient education and support services, such as social work, nutritional guidance, and palliative care. For pediatric patients, a partnership with the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ensures a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care. This integrated framework focuses on delivering holistic care that addresses not only the medical condition but also the overall well-being of the patient.