Platelet disorders are a set of conditions in which people have an abnormal platelet count — either low platelets or high platelets. Platelets are cells that are found in the blood and are involved in blood clotting.

Low platelets, or thrombocytopenia, is the more common platelet disorder. People with thrombocytopenia are at risk for bleeding and bruising.

The board-certified, fellowship-trained hematology specialists at Norton Healthcare provide comprehensive care for patients with platelet disorders, including thrombocytopenia.

The Latest in Platelet Treatments

The goal of treatment for thrombocytopenia and other platelet disorders is to get your platelet count within a safe range.

The hematology specialists at Norton Healthcare accomplish this with molecular, drug and transfusion therapies. Treatment for platelet disorders has improved over the last several years, and our patients have access to the latest approved treatments.

Access to the Hematology Care You Need

• Norton hematology services has eight outpatient locations in Louisville, surrounding counties and Southern Indiana.
• Norton Infusion Centers have three convenient locations and offer evening and weekend hours.
• Same-day appointments are available.
• Resource centers in Louisville and Southern Indiana offer a variety of support services that address the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

About Hematology Services at Norton Healthcare

Norton Healthcare hematology services provide comprehensive care for benign blood disorders.

• The Adult Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program provides comprehensive medical care for all aspects of sickle cell disease.
• Specialists from across Norton Healthcare work together to ensure the best possible care for you.
• Norton Healthcare resources include a licensed clinical social worker, support groups and complementary therapies.
• Benefit from access to three Norton Infusion Centers offering:
• IV therapy/injections
• Blood product administration
• Intramuscular  and subcutaneous injections
• Therapeutic phlebotomy
• Specialty-certified nurses who work together to provide individualized care based on your specific needs
• Prompt Care Clinics are designed to provide symptom relief and other care.
• Access MyNortonChart to communicate with your provider, manage appointments, refill prescriptions and more anytime from a mobile device or computer.
• Norton Children’s is home to Kentucky’s only pediatric hematology program and the largest pediatric coagulation (clotting) center in the state.