WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE . . .

. . . between a hepatologist and a haematologist

A HEPATOLOGIST is a doctor specialising in the field of hepatology – which concerns mainly the liver, as well as the gallbladder.

Hepatologists start off with specialist training in gastroenterology, or the digestive system, before going on to specialise in liver health. A haematologist specialises in conditions associated with the blood and bone marrow, and they treat people with anaemia, bloodclotting conditions and blood cancers, such as leukaemia and lymphoma.