Hematology (Blood)

Facing a diagnosis of a blood disease or disorder, such as lymphoma, anemia or leukemia, can evoke fear and overwhelm you. To help you through, hematology experts at Mayo Clinic Health System support and assist you and your family throughout this challenging journey.

With a commitment to personalized care, our team of hematology specialists collaborates closely with experts from various medical and surgical fields to address each person's unique needs. Annually, Mayo Clinic cares for approximately 30,000 people afflicted with blood diseases, striving to offer comprehensive treatment and guidance every step of the way.

Find out more about our hematology services:

Conditions and consultations

Our team has specialized training in diagnosing and treating blood cancers and noncancerous blood disorders.

Conditions we treat include:

Anemia
Bleeding and clotting disorders
Enlarged lymph nodes or spleen
Leukemia
Low platelets, or thrombocytopenia
Lymphoma
Multiple myeloma
Myeloproliferative disorders

Diagnosis and treatments

Our hematology experts offer these treatments:

Ablation therapy
Biological therapy/immunotherapy
Blood and/or platelet transfusion
Chemotherapy
Cryotherapy
Targeted drug therapy

Through collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, we ensure you're connected to advanced treatments, such as bone marrow transplants, clinical trials and chimeric antigen receptor CAR-T cell therapy, and virotherapy through the Hematologic Malignancies Program.

Part of our commitment to care involves medical research to help patients live longer, healthier lives. Explore clinical trials to help patients live longer, healthier lives.

Hematology specialists

Because blood disorders can affect other organs and areas of the body, our hematology specialists collaborate with experts to individualize your care plan focusing on you and those most important to you, not just your cancer diagnosis.

Our specialists include:

Hematologists
Nurse practitioners
Physician assistants

Additional care and therapies may be provided by:

Referrals

A referral is required for hematology. Talk with your healthcare provider to determine if hematology is right for you and to arrange a referral.

If you are a provider, you can refer a patient online, by phone or by fax.

FAQ

Are you an accredited program?

Yes. Our cancer program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, meaning we meet or exceed nationally recognized standards for high quality cancer care. This accreditation reflects our commitment to coordinated treatment, access to clinical trials and Mayo Clinic expertise—delivered close to home.

What should I bring for my first appointment?

For your first appointment, bring your current prescription information or medical records from non-Mayo Clinic Health System facilities. Complete a medical records release form to authorize the transfer of health records from another healthcare facility to us. Visit our Medical Record Forms page for this form and other forms in multiple languages.

What are my payment options, and do you offer financial assistance?

Visit the billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments.

We serve patients in difficult financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to those who have an established need to receive medically necessary services. Learn more about financial assistance options.

Can you provide a second opinion?

Yes — call the appointment number at your preferred Hematology location.

Do you have an after-hours number in case of emergency?

Always call 911 in case of an emergency. For after-hours help with other issues, get virtual care 24/7 through the Primary Care On Demand app or review our convenient care options.