HAEMATOLOGY UNIT
Dr. A.H.K. Bulegoda
Act. Consultant Heamatologist
- MBBS (Col), MD (Col)
- District General Hospital Chilaw
Hematology is a branch of medicine concerning the study of blood, blood-forming organs such as bone marrow, and blood-related disorders and diseases.
The word "heamatology" comes from the Greek word for blood.
Hematologist is a highly trained healthcare professional who specialize in diseases of the blood and blood components. These include blood and bone marrow cells. Hematological tests can help diagnose anemia, infection, hemophilia, blood-clotting disorders, and leukemia.
Hematological tests are used to detect and diagnose diseases such as hemophilia, anemia, leukemia, sickle-cell anemia, lymphomas, and several infections.
The heamatology unit of DGH Chilaw investigate and treat blood related problems in patients by conducting clinics and attending referrals of ward patients.
The word "heamatology" comes from the Greek word for blood.
Hematologist is a highly trained healthcare professional who specialize in diseases of the blood and blood components. These include blood and bone marrow cells. Hematological tests can help diagnose anemia, infection, hemophilia, blood-clotting disorders, and leukemia.
Hematological tests are used to detect and diagnose diseases such as hemophilia, anemia, leukemia, sickle-cell anemia, lymphomas, and several infections.
The heamatology unit of DGH Chilaw investigate and treat blood related problems in patients by conducting clinics and attending referrals of ward patients.
Clinic Dates
Heamatology Clinic | Monday | 8am - 4pm | Should have a referral from ward, clinics, OPD or self referrals | Appointment dates should be taken from clinic from 8am-4pm |
Heamatology Clinic | Wednesday | 8am - 4pm | Should have a referral from ward, clinics, OPD or self referrals | Appointment dates should be taken from clinic from 8am-4pm |
Heamatology Clinic | Friday | 8am - 4pm | Should have a referral from ward, clinics, OPD or self referrals | Appointment dates should be taken from clinic from 8am-4pm |
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Heamatology Clinic | Monday | 8am - 4pm | Should have a referral from ward or clinics | Appointment dates should be taken from clinic from 8am-4pm |
Heamatology Clinic | Wednesday | 8am - 4pm | Should have a referral from ward or clinics | Appointment dates should be taken from clinic from 8am-4pm |
Heamatology Clinic | Friday | 8am - 4pm | Should have a referral from ward or clinics | Appointment dates should be taken from clinic from 8am-4pm |
Thalassemia Screening
Heamatology Clinic | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm | Should have a referral from ward or clinics | Appointment dates should be taken from clinic from 8am-4pm |
