Blood disorders may stem from a genetic condition, or they may develop during childhood or adulthood. In children these diseases are treated by our pediatric specialists. (Visit our
Children’s Health-Specialty Care pages)
Our specialists (hematologists) treat all blood diseases in adults, including anemia, bleeding and clotting disorders, hypercoagulable states and platelet disorders. Sickle cell anemia primarily affects African Americans and causes pain, infections and organ damage. Hemophilia occurs when the blood cannot clot leading to uncontrolled bleeding. Anemia results from a drop in the number of red blood cells and can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, paleness and weakness.
Telephone
252 744 2383
Location
Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Center
Moye Boulevard Between the Brody School of Medicine and Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Heritage Hospital
111 Hospital Drive
Tarboro, North Carolina 27886
252 641 7700
