Our Thrombophilia Program provides dedicated services in a family-friendly environment to promote the health and well-being of children and adolescents with thrombotic disorders. The program brings together a team of thrombophilia specialists to treat and educate children to reduce and prevent unwanted clots anywhere in the body. We help families become self-reliant with home therapies when possible, such as management of anticoagulation with home monitoring devices.
Why Choose Lurie Children's?
We provide thorough treatment, including medical care, education, social support and genetic counseling to many of children and adolescents with bleeding disorders. Our program approach emphasizes:
- Treating patients with a multidisciplinary team of experts
- Incorporating new research for treatment options
- Educating families and children about treatment and disease management
What to Expect
We believe in family-centered care, which means we involve the whole family in a patient’s treatment plan. From bringing family members into care plan meetings, to providing support and distraction to a patient’s siblings, we do our best to help fit our care within your lifestyle. We customize treatment and education to meet the needs of both life-long and one-time patients.
Our Specialists
Our program brings together pediatric hematologists, nurse specialists, social workers, a genetic counselor and an outreach coordinator. The program’s multidisciplinary team is led by Rukhmi Bhat, MD. Dr. Bhat is an Attending Physician in hematology/oncology and is board-certified in pediatrics.
Make an Appointment
We offer several scheduling options for your child's care needs.
Our Location
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave.Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.227.4000
Resources & Support
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