Ahmed Zakari, MD

Hematologist - Internal Medicine

Dr. Ahmed Zakari is a Hematologist - Internal Medicine in Altamonte Springs, FL with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating disorders of the lymphatic systems, bone marrow, and blood. As a Hematologist - Internal Medicine, Ahmed Zakari, MD performs care of patients with blood-related diseases. Hematology is an internal medicine branch that focuses on studying, diagnosing, treating, and preventing blood-related illnesses. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Hematologists include anemia, sickle cell disease, neutropenia, hemophilia, deep-vein thrombosis, arterial thromboembolism, lymphoma, and leukemia. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hematologists include complete blood count (CBC), blood enzyme test, platelet test, international normalized ratio (INR), partial thromboplastin time (PTT), prothrombin time (PT), and bone marrow biopsy.

An internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.

Hematologist & Oncologist

Dr. Ahmed Zakari is a Hematologist & Oncologist in Altamonte Springs, FL with special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of blood diseases and cancers. As a Hematologist & Oncologist, Ahmed Zakari, MD performs diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers, such as Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins lymphomas, leukemias and multiple myelomas, and also manages treatment of solid tumors. Hematology & Oncology is the diagnosis, treatment and prevention, as well as research into blood diseases and cancer. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Hematologists & Oncologists include iron-deficiency anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hematologists & Oncologists include hemoglobin electrophoresis blood testing, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing, positron emission tomography (PET), bone marrow aspiration, lumbar puncture (spinal tap), or stem cell and bone marrow transplants.

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.