Choosing a heamotologist

[Camelian]

Can you choose your heamotologist or do you have to be with the heamotologists in your local hospital?

My reason for asking is I've read on this site about a heamotologists that is an expert in Mpn,s- he's not located in my area but not too far away.

[francesb]

I believe you can ask your GP to refer you to the mpn specialist although my haematologist referred me to one. Good luck. F.

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You can be referred to any consultant at any hospital of your choice.

[Wyebird]

Hi, you can definitely ask to be referred to a specialist of your choice. I would thoroughly recommend it.

I did.

I’m sure Maz will be able to help.

[Annie46]

My GP referred me to the MPN specialist of my choice after lots of glitches with the local service provider. It has been a game changer - well worth asking 😊

[Osteomyelio]

This is your life, and yes it can help to get a second opinion, especially from a MPN expert even if you must pay out of pocket- this is one time when it is important

[Rachelthepotter]

I agree with whats been said - you can be referred to whichever consultant you want, even if they are not in yr NHS area. Well worth it. Go for it.

Rachel