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ITP Doctor in Cleveland

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1 year 9 months ago #73144 by Ricdillon1
ITP Doctor in Cleveland was created by Ricdillon1
I was recently diagnosed with ITP here in Cleveland.   My platelet count has been between 32K and 45K for the past year.   The hematologist that I am seeing is wonderful but she has never treated anyone with ITP before.   Does anyone have any recommendations for a great ITP doctor here in Cleveland?   I know the Cleveland Clinic is here but I am finding it impossible to get information on what doctors treat ITP.    Thanks

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1 year 9 months ago #73145 by MelA
Replied by MelA on topic ITP Doctor in Cleveland
A hematologist/oncologist treats ITP - some people have their PCP treat ITP.
Do you have symptoms at those counts?  My hematologist probably wouldn't treat at those counts if I didn't have symptoms.
Personally I'd go to the Cleveland Clinic!  

"Instead of wasting your time worrying about symptoms, just get it checked out" -Nieca Goldberg, MD

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1 year 9 months ago #73172 by Jennifer234
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Made an account to come tell you! All of the hematologists treat ITP but they usually are oncologists/hematologists. I am seeing Dr Kerwin (he is GREAT!) of the Cleveland Clinic and I know he has other ITP patients as well. You can always use the website and search for a doctor but you can also type in ITP in the search bar and it will bring up doctors with it as a specialty too! 

I have also been dealing with it mostly the past year as well so hit me up anytime! 

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1 year 9 months ago #73173 by Jennifer234
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Don't be intimidated to have an oncologist/cancer center as your main place of care! The Moll Cancer Center in Fairview is where I get my ITP treatments and care :) 

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1 year 3 days ago #73480 by Rholman2023
Replied by Rholman2023 on topic ITP Doctor in Cleveland
I just went to Cleveland clinic in January for a case review and saw Dr. Lichtin. He is an expert in ITP and has been doing research on it since the 90s. He was wonderful to work with.

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