Dr. Leo J Mccarthy M.D.
Hematologist (Blood Specialist) | Hematology
7480 Holliday Drive East Indianapolis IN, 46260About
Dr. Leo Mccarthy is a hematology internist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Mccarthy specializes in cases of suspected blood disorders when a diagnosis is unclear and further medical care is needed. Hematology internists work with other specialists such as surgeons, radiation therapists and gynecologists in order to get a better understanding on the cases. Often, patients are asked to participate in clinical research that could result in more efficient treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1964
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Therapeutic apheresis: current perspectives.
- Transfusion medicine illustrated. White out: extreme leukocytosis treated with WBC reduction.
- Immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
- Inflammatory pseudotumor of the spleen in a 6-year-old child: a clinicopathologic study.
- Platelet transfusion and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
- The challenge of evidence-based medicine for apheresis.
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura: an update.
- Drug-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome: a concise review.
- Evidence-based medicine for apheresis: an ongoing challenge.
- Transfusion medicine illustrated. Iatrogenic green plasma.
- The experience of treating patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura with solvent detergent plasma.
- Transfusion medicine illustrated. Black plasma resulting from inhalation of arsine gas.
- How do I manage a blood shortage in a transfusion service?
- Sickle cell disease: two fatalities due to bone marrow emboli in patients with acute chest syndrome.
- The original blood group pioneers: the Hirszfelds.
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