Hemostasis refers to the process of blood clotting, one of the body’s most critical functions. Too much results in painful and potentially dangerous blood clots, while too little can lead to excessive bleeding.

The Duke Hemostasis & Thrombosis Center evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients suffering from an array of hemorrhagic and thrombotic disorders that include:

• Clotting factor deficiencies, such as hemophilia (acquired and inherited)
• Hypercoagulable evaluations
• Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP)
• Inherited and acquired platelet-number disorders
• Inherited and acquired platelet dysfunction, such as “lazy platelets”
• Therapy-related hemorrhagic complications
• Thrombosis (arterial and venous)
• Von Willebrand disease

A foremost referral center for patients suffering from disorders of this kind, Duke’s Hemostasis & Thrombosis Center houses a number of specialized clinical care programs.

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• Anticoagulation Management Service -- For patients who require blood-thinning drugs to prevent dangerous clotting
• Inpatient Pharmacist-Based Hemostasis/Thrombosis Service -- For patients experiencing acute and/or complex bleeding and clotting events
• Pediatric Hematology Clinic -- For patients up to age 21 with bleeding and clotting disorders
• Surgical Thrombosis Clinic -- For patients referred for diagnostic testing of suspected bleeding and clotting disorders
• Women's Hemostasis & Thrombosis Clinic -- For women (particularly those of child-bearing age) with bleeding and clotting disorders

In addition, our skilled clinicians conduct preoperative evaluations for patients with a history of abnormal bleeding, and evaluate and treat patients with anemia.

Appointments

To learn more about Duke’s Hemostasis & Thrombosis Center, or to schedule an appointment or get a referral, call 919-660-HEME (919-660-4363) locally or 888-ASK-DUKE (888-275-3853) toll-free.

Physicians

Physicians offering this service include:

• Arepally, Gowthami M.
  • Medicine / Medicine - Hematology
  • Pathology
• Becker, Richard C.
  • Medicine / Medicine - Cardiology
• Metjian, Ara D.
  • Medicine / Medicine - Hematology
• Ortel, Thomas L.
  • Medicine / Medicine - Hematology
  • Pathology
• Shah, Nirmish R.
  • Medicine / Medicine - Hematology
  • Pediatrics / Pediatrics-Hematology/Oncology

Locations

This service is available at:

• Duke Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center
  Duke Clinic 2C, 30 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710
• Duke University Hospital
  2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710