Richard Le Blanc, MD, PhD

Hematologist & Oncologist

Dr. Richard Le Blanc is a Hematologist & Oncologist in San Antonio, TX with special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of blood diseases and cancers. As a Hematologist & Oncologist, Richard Le Blanc, MD, PhD 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.

Hematologist - Pathologist

Dr. Richard Le Blanc is a Hematologist - Pathologist in San Antonio, TX with special training and skill in diagnosing diseases of the blood. As a Hematologist - Pathologist, Richard Le Blanc, MD, PhD performs diagnostic tests and clinical evaluations of patients' blood. Hematology - Pathology is a pathology subspecialty that studies blood diseases. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Hematologists - Pathologists include anemia, hemophilia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, deep venous thrombosis, lymphoma, and leukemia. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hematologists - Pathologists include flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, and bone marrow and lymph node biopsies.

A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the knowledge and technical skills essential for the laboratory diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders.