Hemostasis & Thrombosis Center
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THE HEMOSTASIS AND THROMBOSIS CENTER
The Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles cares for young patients with bleeding and clotting disorders. With over 200 new patient referrals each year, the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center is the largest coagulation center in the western United States. We serve as an international referral center for children with hemostasis and thrombosis disorders, providing excellent clinical care and research.
Our Center is not just limited to children as 20% of our patients are over the age of 18. We see patients who have been admitted or newly diagnosed with a rare condition and may not have the resources available for treatment. Our multidisciplinary team of experts will continue to follow each child or adult through the outpatient clinic services.
What is a Hemophilia Treatment Center?
A Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) is a facility recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Resources and Services Administration and gives comprehensive care to patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. There are over 130 designated Centers throughout the United States.
Bleeding and clotting disorders in children are rare; therefore, most doctors including pediatricians, family doctors, emergency room doctors and other specialists may have never treated a child with hemophilia or a blood clot during their years of practice.
Comprehensive Care
Our patients are evaluated and cared for by a multidisciplinary team of experts:
- Physician (Hematologist)
- Physical Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Social Worker
- Nurse
- Psychologist
Our team works together to ensure that the whole patient is treated, including physical, mental and emotional needs of a child and their family. Once the patient is assessed, our team works together to create a patient-centered treatment plan. If located outside the Los Angeles area, we will work closely with the primary care physician's team for proper follow up care.
We conduct a special clinic with a surgeon from the Children's Orthopaedic Center for patients who have joint or muscular problems.
The Center's comprehensive team is available during clinic hours and also 24/7 to answer questions and consult medical issues.
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CONTACT US
Hemostasis & Thrombosis Center
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Boulevard MS# 54
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-361-4141
Refer a Patient
What is Hemostasis?
What is Thrombosis?
Bleeding Disorders
Clotting Disorders
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Guy Young, MD
Director, Hemostasis & Thrombosis Center
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