I live in Denver and I'm happy to recommend specialists that I've seen here. I know you've mysteriously reclotted, even on warfarin, so I guess I'd probably suggest seeing a hematologist, but I don't know that you need to see any other specialists.

I mean, there aren't really any doctors who specialize ONLY in blood clots. Hematologists are pretty close, but not all of them are super familiar with blood clots or recovery from them. The real question is, what kind of information are you looking for? That'll help you figure out what kind of specialist to see.

I mean, I saw a cardiologist and a pulmonologist after my PEs, but that was ONLY because I had other issues pop up with my blood pressure. If you don't have recovery complications that you're worried about, I think I'd avoid signing up for extra appointments.

Thanks Toss!
Not sure what to do. Not really happy with my GP, and friends are encouraging me to see a hematologist.
I don't know what other factors or docs to consider. I have moderately high BP on meds for that. My heart has skipped a beat occasionally for years, but EKGs have said my heart is ok, and the docs said not to worry about it.
So I could start with a hematologist I guess.
Just want someone to help me investigate this and see if we can get to the bottom of it and avoid any more episodes.

One thing that occurred to me, and I don't remember if you mentioned it in your DVT post. But have your DVTs only been in your left leg? Just wondering, as that could shed some light.

I saw my hemo exactly twice, once after my second DVT and once after my PEs. He's a nice guy and we went over the results of all the bloodwork he'd ordered (done well before my appointment), discussed future treatment, and etc. I know some folks see their hemos much more long-term, but that isn't how it worked out for me. Of course, I really like my primary doctor.

Truthfully, many people don't see any specialists, but since you've clotted twice in six months, I think I'd check in with a hemo.

Can you recommend a good hematologist in the Denver/Ft Collins area? There's only one in Cheyenne, and I don't know how good he is.

Dr. Kathryn Hassell at the University of Colorado Denver Thrombosis Treatment Center is a very good doctors who specializes in treatment of thrombosis and clotting disorders (thrombophilia). She had assisted my organization (National Blood Clot Alliance) several years ago when we first formed when we had our very first patient education Seminar in Denver (2004).

http://www.cudoctors.com/find-a-doctor/profile/?providerID=3427&keywords=thrombosis

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Tom

Tom! I'm so glad you chimed in on this. I thought I remembered that there was someone who was really a specialist in the area, but I just didn't know for sure. Running old searches didn't help either.

Billy... definitely look into Tom's recommendation.

Thanks guys.

No problem. Colorado is one of those states that has a CDC funded Thrombophilia Treatment Center so it makes it a little easier to identify a specialist in that State. In fact, the leading pediatric blood clot specialist (Marilyn Manco-Johnson) is also there. If anyone ever has any kids related blood clot issues from Colorado, she is awesome.

TnT, good to see you still active on this site, hope all is well on your end? My plate has been full since being asked back to NBCA so I only occasionally pop in and try to answer question like this these days. Other than that, all is well. Going on three years since switching from Coumadin to Xarelto, so far so good.

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Tom