Hemophilia Diagnosis and Treatment in Guatemala
Do you have bleeding or swelling in your joints with no clear injury, or do you have a hemophilia diagnosis and need continuity of care? With Dr. Fabiola Valvert you'll find a complete evaluation, an accurate diagnosis of the type, and a clear treatment plan, backed by more than 15 years of experience in coagulation disorders. Available in person or by video call.
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American Society of Hematology
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Harvard & Stanford
Asociación Guatemalteca de Oncología
GELL
What makes this consultation different
Precise diagnosis of type and severity
The type of hemophilia and the affected factor level determine the specific treatment.
Experience with factor replacement therapy
Management of both prophylactic treatment and acute bleeding episodes.
Second opinion on your treatment plan
We review whether your current treatment regimen is right for your case.
In person or by video call
The same quality of care, wherever you are.
Is this consultation right for you?
Signs that warrant an evaluation:
Bleeding or swelling in the joints
Bleeding inside the knees, ankles, or elbows (hemarthrosis) is one of the most characteristic signs of hemophilia, and without treatment it can damage the joint over time.
Large bruises with no injury to explain them
When they appear easily and are larger than expected, they can point to a clotting problem, not just sensitive skin.
Prolonged bleeding after surgery or a dental extraction
Bleeding that takes much longer than normal to stop deserves evaluation, especially if it's happened before.
Frequent gum or nose bleeding with no apparent cause
On its own it can have many explanations, but combined with a family history, it warrants a coagulation workup.
A practice built over time, one patient at a time.
Close, attentive care, with the rigor of the best Hematology practice.
Dr. Fabiola Valvert Gamboa is a Hematologist with a subspecialty in Bone Marrow Transplant. She practices in Guatemala City, trained at Europe's leading oncohematology centers, and collaborates on scientific research with some of the most prestigious hospitals in the United States and Latin America. With more than 15 years dedicated to the care of patients with blood cancers, she now leads the Hematology Service at Hospital Bonanova in Zone 15, Guatemala City.
Types of hemophilia I've treated
Hemophilia varies based on the affected clotting factor and its origin — hereditary, or less commonly, acquired in adulthood.
Hemophilia A
The most common form, caused by a deficiency of clotting factor VIII. Its severity — mild, moderate, or severe — depends on the factor level present, and this determines both how often bleeds occur and the treatment needed.
Hemophilia B
Less common than hemophilia A, caused by a deficiency of factor IX. It behaves clinically in a similar way, though replacement treatment uses a different factor.
Acquired Hemophilia
An uncommon form that can appear in adulthood with no family history, caused by an autoimmune mechanism that attacks the clotting factor. Unlike the hereditary forms, it tends to appear suddenly and requires a different diagnostic approach.
Hemophilia Carriers
Women who carry the gene don't just pass the condition on to their children — many have lower-than-normal factor levels and can have bleeding symptoms of their own, such as heavy periods or prolonged bleeding after a procedure, that often go undiagnosed.
What people ask us most before their first appointment.
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Serving You in Guatemala City
Dra. Fabiola Valvert - Hematóloga
Address
15 Avenida 5-50 zona 15 Vista Hermosa 3, Edificio Spazio, Oficina 10-01, Guatemala, Guatemala
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Bleeding has a cause — and a treatment
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