Iron Deficiency Anemia
Reviewed by the medical team of El Doctor Editorial policy
Iron-deficiency anemia occurs when the body does not have enough iron to produce hemoglobin, the protein of the red blood cells that carries oxygen. As a consequence, the tissues receive less oxygen than they need.
Common symptoms: tiredness, paleness, shortness of breath on exertion, dizziness and, at times, fragile nails.
Common causes: insufficient iron intake, blood loss, or a greater demand from the body can favor its appearance.
Which specialist treats it? The hematologist is the professional who studies this type of anemia and its origin. If the tiredness or paleness persists, it is worth discussing it with a professional to understand what is behind it.
Data on 231 doctors who treat iron deficiency anemia
Which specialist treats iron deficiency anemia?
Iron-deficiency anemia is evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood disorders, who confirms the diagnosis with blood tests. See this specialist if you have fatigue, paleness, or brittle nails.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in iron deficiency anemia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karen Griselda León del Ángel
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Yessica López Flores
Dr. Alejandro Sainz Cortés
Dr. Pablo Rodríguez
Dr. Flor Corona
Frequently asked questions
What is iron deficiency anemia?
Iron-deficiency anemia occurs when the body does not have enough iron to produce hemoglobin, the protein of the red blood cells that carries oxygen. As a consequence, the tissues receive less oxygen than they need.
Which doctor treats iron deficiency anemia?
Iron-deficiency anemia is evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood disorders, who confirms the diagnosis with blood tests. See this specialist if you have fatigue, paleness, or brittle nails.