Dr Ferras Alwan
Consultant Haematologist
Dr Ferras Alwan is a consultant haematologist specialising in bleeding disorders and thrombosis (blood clots). His NHS practice is based at Imperial College NHS Trust where, in addition to being the Head of Service for Haemostasis and Thrombosis, he is the centre director of the Imperial Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre.
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“Ferras has the most discerningly charming manner and can put a person, however distressed, at ease, in minutes. His gentle, kindly, disposition, his comforting sense of humour and his ease of delivering his diagnoses, is so appreciated. There is nothing pompous, no difficult words leaving the patient confused and lost and intimidated. I trusted him from the very first meeting. How reassured he made me feel.”
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Investigations
Investigations organised will be tailored to your needs and can include:
- Blood testing
- Bone marrow biopsies
- CT, MRI and Ultrasound imaging
- Genetic testing
- Platelet function testing
- Vascular scanning
Conditions treated
Dr Alwan treats a broad range of haematological conditions encompassing bleeding disorders, blood clotting and general haematology. These include:
- Anaemia
- Anticoagulation
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Cancer-associated clots
- Deep Vein Thromboses (DVT)
- Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
- Iron deficiency
- Low platelets (thrombocytopenia)
- Obstetric haemostasis
- Pulmonary Emboli
- Thrombophilias
- TTP
- Unexplained/easy bleeding
- Unexplained/easy bruising
Treatments offered
A number of treatments are available if clinically indicated including:
- Anticoagulation
- Blood transfusion
- Intravenous iron therapy
- Monoclonal antibody therapy
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Thrombopoietin receptor agonists
Clinic Locations
Dr Alwan is available for appointments at a number of sites across London with flexible availability to suit your schedule. All sites offer a full range of investigations such as blood testing, imaging, pharmacy services, and the option of an inpatient admission if required.
