Board-certified hematologist in white coat looking directly at camera with calm, attentive expression
Board-Certified Hematologist

Dr. Margaret Osei-Bonsu, MD

Hematology & Oncology · Johns Hopkins · 14 years

01 / Specialist
Telemedicine Hematology

Your Blood Work,
Finally Explained.

See a hematologist in 48 hours, not 12 weeks.

Board-certified specialists read your CBC, explain every flagged value, and build a treatment plan — on screen, on your schedule, from anywhere in the US.

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48h

Avg. time to appointment

25

States covered

4.9★

Patient rating

Platelet DisordersITP DiagnosisMDS ManagementAnticoagulation MonitoringAnemia EvaluationCBC InterpretationWarfarin / INR ManagementLymphoma ScreeningCoagulation DisordersBone Marrow Assessment
02 / Patient Question

"Why did my doctor flag my platelets?"

Your PCP circled a number in red and said "see a specialist." Now you're home, staring at a printout, and Google is not helping.

The number is below the normal range

Your doctor used the word "thrombocytopenia"

You have a follow-up in six weeks — but you need answers now

Specialist Answer

A platelet count of 68 has a differential diagnosis — not a death sentence.

Low platelets (thrombocytopenia) have dozens of causes — most of them benign and treatable. A hematologist reads your full CBC in context: your MPV, your RBC morphology, your medications, your history. In 20 minutes, we can narrow the likely cause and tell you exactly what the next step is.

CBC Report — Flagged ValuesFeb 24, 2026
WBC6.2K/μL4.5–11.0Normal
RBC4.8M/μL4.5–5.9Normal
Hemoglobin14.1g/dL13.5–17.5Normal
Platelets68K/μL150–400LOW ↓
MPV11.8fL7.5–12.5Normal

Hema hematologists review your actual report, not a summary.

Yes, Here's How

Diagnosis starts with your history and your labs — both of which exist before you ever sit down.

Hematology is one of medicine's most lab-driven specialties. Your CBC, peripheral smear, iron studies, B12, and coagulation panel tell most of the story before your hematologist says a word. Video removes the waiting room, not the clinical rigor.

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Dr. Margaret Osei-Bonsu

Hematology & Oncology · Johns Hopkins

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03 / Patient Question

"Can a hematologist really diagnose me over video?"

You've been told you need a "real" appointment. You've been told telemedicine is for colds. Your hematology concern is not a cold.

"I was diagnosed with ITP via telehealth. My platelet count was 12. My hematologist ordered a bone marrow biopsy at a local facility and managed my steroids remotely. I never had to drive three hours."

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Donna L.

ITP patient, rural Montana

04 / Patient Question

"What happens if I need a bone marrow biopsy?"

This is the question that keeps people from booking. The fear that "serious" means "you need to be in a hospital city."

Conditions we manage remotely:

ITPMDSAnemiaAnticoagulationThrombocytopeniaPolycythemia VeraEssential ThrombocythemiaCLL monitoringIron DeficiencyB12 / Folate
Care Pathway

Most patients never need one. Those who do, we coordinate locally.

85% of hematology cases are diagnosed and managed without a biopsy. When one is needed, we work with your nearest pathology facility — you don't travel to us.

Video consultation

Standard

Your hematologist reviews your labs, history, and symptoms. Most diagnoses begin and end here.

Remote lab orders

If needed

We order additional bloodwork at any LabCorp or Quest location within 5 miles of you.

Local biopsy coordination

Complex cases

If a bone marrow biopsy is indicated, we coordinate with a pathology center in your area. You get our interpretation the same day results arrive.

Ongoing management

Ongoing

Treatment plans, medication adjustments, and follow-up INR checks — all handled remotely on a schedule that fits your life.

05 / Transparent Pricing

"What does this actually cost?"

No surprise bills. No subscription. Most major insurers cover hematology telehealth — we'll verify yours before your appointment.

Initial Consultation

$195/ one-time

A 45-minute video appointment with a board-certified hematologist who reviews your full lab panel.

  • Full CBC review and interpretation
  • Differential diagnosis discussion
  • Written summary sent to your PCP
  • Lab order if additional tests needed
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Ongoing Management

$89/ per visit

Follow-up appointments and INR monitoring for patients already diagnosed. No monthly subscription.

  • INR / anticoagulation checks
  • Medication dose adjustments
  • Lab trend monitoring
  • Secure messaging between visits
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Second Opinion

$145/ one-time

Bring your existing diagnosis, treatment plan, or pathology report. We read it and tell you what we think.

  • Review of existing pathology
  • Treatment plan critique
  • Alternative approach discussion
  • Written second opinion letter
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Insurance Coverage

Most PPO and Medicare plans cover hematology telehealth at standard specialist copay rates. We accept Aetna, Blue Cross, United, Cigna, and Medicare. We'll verify your coverage before your appointment — no surprises.

What patients say after their first appointment

I drove 3 hours to a specialist twice. With Hema, I've had four appointments in the same time — and my MDS is actually being managed now.

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James Whitfield

MDS patient, rural Wyoming

My INR was unstable for 18 months. My Hema hematologist found a drug interaction my cardiologist missed. One video call.

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Patricia Nwosu

Anticoagulation patient, Mississippi

I had 11 flagged labs and a six-week wait to see a specialist. Hema got me in on Tuesday. By Thursday I had a diagnosis.

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Thomas Eriksson

ITP patient, Montana

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