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Dr. Behyar Zoghi, MD
Hematologist-Oncologist
Dr. Behyar Zoghi MD, PhD, FACP is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology and practices medicine in San Antonio, Texas. As an experienced cancer physician and bone marrow transplant specialist, he has been actively involved in treating and managing hematological malignancies at the Texas Transplant Institute at Methodist Hospital, a member of the Sarah Cannon Blood Cancer Network, as well as teaching to Hematology- Medical Oncology fellows, residents and medical students at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Zoghi got his M.D. and Ph.D. from Texas A&M School of Medicine, did his residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital, and his fellowship at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. He was awarded a patent for a novel therapy in breast cancer. He has authored/co-authored several publications in the field of breast cancer and hematology/bone marrow transplant. He is Chairman of Graduate Medical Education for the entire Methodist Healthcare System in his area and (Adjunct) Assistant Professor of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio. Dr. Zoghi was given the honor of being selected nationally as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He was selected as one of the Texas Super Doctor Rising Stars for 2018 and will be published in Texas Monthly Magazine in July 2018.
17 years
Experience
Dr. Behyar Zoghi, MD
- San Antonio, TX
- Texas A&M University / Main Campus
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What can be done for anemia?
first we need to know why he is anemic. It is due to hemoglobinopathy or thalassemia or bleeding or iron deficency anemia. If iron deficiency, then need to find out why he is iron READ MORE
first we need to know why he is anemic. It is due to hemoglobinopathy or thalassemia or bleeding or iron deficency anemia. If iron deficiency, then need to find out why he is iron deficient. He needs to be seen by a hematologist.
Why do I have blood clot in my left leg?
multiple causes: from trauma, cancer, imbalance between cloning factor and anti-clotting factors. Clot that you see might be petechia or superficial phlebitis. usually deep clot READ MORE
multiple causes: from trauma, cancer, imbalance between cloning factor and anti-clotting factors. Clot that you see might be petechia or superficial phlebitis. usually deep clot is not visible to eyes, you may experience heavy and edematous leg rather than clot in skin. see your PCP
Can the dengue virus remain in my blood stream?
usually virus is not stay in the blood. if you are bitten again, as you body makes antibody to the virus, then makes second infection different than the first one which is more READ MORE
usually virus is not stay in the blood. if you are bitten again, as you body makes antibody to the virus, then makes second infection different than the first one which is more severe. Some people might experience dengue-like fever a month after initial involvement, which is being treated symptomatically. Please see you infectious disease physician.
Could coughing up blood be serious?
There could be due to multiple reasons. coughing blood if you are smokers, then could be due to lung cancer. If patient gets bronchitis or pneumonia can have string of blood with READ MORE
There could be due to multiple reasons. coughing blood if you are smokers, then could be due to lung cancer. If patient gets bronchitis or pneumonia can have string of blood with sputum as well But given the fact you have that plus nose bleed, first you need to get CBC with differential. an imaging from the Chest to rule out any pathology. Frequent nose bleeding needs further evaluation as well. It can be due to low platelet (multiple causes), dryness in the nostril and manual manipulation, deficiency in blood clotting factors, and etc. Please see your hematologist.
What is the recommended treatment for hematoma?
first we need to know why she has hematoma. It happens due to multiple causes such as low platelet counts due to blood disorder, post trauma being on anti platelet medications READ MORE
first we need to know why she has hematoma. It happens due to multiple causes such as low platelet counts due to blood disorder, post trauma being on anti platelet medications and multiple causes. See a hematologist for further evaluation.
Is blood cancer hereditary?
anytime individual gets blood cancer in multiple generations, then germ line mutation status needs to be tested. such as mutations in ASXL1 has been reported in father and son READ MORE
anytime individual gets blood cancer in multiple generations, then germ line mutation status needs to be tested. such as mutations in ASXL1 has been reported in father and son with acute myeloid leukemia. new leukemia predisposition syndromes, including ANKRD26, GATA2, PAX5, ETV6, and DDX41 has been reported (Blood,2016; Dec2nd). There are many syndrome predispose individual to leukemia: Fanconi anemia, problem with Telomere gene length and mutations, Trisomy 21, RASopathies (NF1, Noonan syndrome). I would recommend you to ask your doctor to send the germ line mutation panel and somatic mutation panel (next generation sequencing if you have some of old slides and pathology blocks from your father record) and monitor you closely.
Why do I feel so weak even though my blood counts are all normal?
anemia is one cause of fatigue, you need to be further evaluated for other common causes such as hypothyroidism, B12 deficency, viral infections. low blood Na, dehydration, low READ MORE
anemia is one cause of fatigue, you need to be further evaluated for other common causes such as hypothyroidism, B12 deficency, viral infections. low blood Na, dehydration, low blood sugar, toxin, further evaluation needed by your PCP.
Is turmeric really effective in controlling the blood flow?
Yes. It has two derivative. Curcuminoids and Curcumin. Studies has suggest that curcumin and its derivative BDMC possess antithrombotic activities and daily consumption of the READ MORE
Yes. It has two derivative. Curcuminoids and Curcumin. Studies has suggest that curcumin and its derivative BDMC possess antithrombotic activities and daily consumption of the curry spice turmeric might help maintain anticoagulant status. (BMB Rep. 2012 Apr;45(4):221-6.)
What are the precautions to be kept in mind for those on blood thinners?
the major issue is fall precaution and bleeding risk. You can check HAS-BLED Score for Major Bleeding Risk and if high risk, then do your best to keep her safe from falling and READ MORE
the major issue is fall precaution and bleeding risk. You can check HAS-BLED Score for Major Bleeding Risk and if high risk, then do your best to keep her safe from falling and accidental injury. Also type of blood thinner is also important, some has antidote in case of bleeding and some do not. see the precautions with your physician.
Can I donate blood if I am diabetic?
Yes. If you have no complications of diabetes such as eye, kidney, blood vessel disease and your disease is well controlled with diet and medications, then it is ok to donate blood. READ MORE
Yes. If you have no complications of diabetes such as eye, kidney, blood vessel disease and your disease is well controlled with diet and medications, then it is ok to donate blood. Patients with type 2 diabetes can be at risk of falsely lowered HbA1c after blood donation. This could lead to a wrong interpretation of their diabetic control by their PCP. Those individual require insulin or multi organ involvement should not consider blood donation.
