Pediatric Hematology Conditions We Treat

If your child’s doctor suspects a blood disease, make an appointment with a pediatric hematologist at University Health. We’ll give your child the care needed, work to prevent complications and support your family.

What We Treat

Find care and treatment for common, complex and rare pediatric conditions, such as:

Bone marrow failure syndromes, including:
- Fanconi anemia
- Diamond-Blackfan anemia
- Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
Complement-mediated hematologic disorders
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
- Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS)
- Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Hemophilia
Platelet disorders
- Thrombocytosis (high platelet counts)
- Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Red blood cell disorders
- Hemolytic anemia
- Spherocytosis
- Nutritional anemias such as iron-deficiency anemia
Sickle cell disease
Thrombosis
Von Willebrand Disease (clotting disorder)
White blood cell disorders:

Congenital and immune-mediated neutropenia
Thalassemias
Nutritional anemia, such as iron-deficiency anemia

Vascular Conditions We Treat

Blood disorders can cause or worsen vascular conditions because they affect the circulatory system. Our specialized team also provides expert care for vascular conditions (anomalies) such as:

Capillary malformations
Combined vascular malformations
Complex lymphatic anomalies
Venous malformations
Vascular tumors
- Infantile hemangiomas
- Hepatic hemangiomas
- Kaposiform hemangioendotheliomas

Multispecialty Care Team

Our team diagnoses and treats infants, children, teens and young adults. You and your child may work with your hematologist and pediatric specialists such as:

Understanding Blood Cells

Visit our health library to learn about the importance of the three main blood cell categories:

Request an appointment

To request an appointment, please call 210-743-2300.

Referral Fax: 210-702-4228