Haematology
We treat and care for people with blood disorders.
What we do
We provide cancer care and treatment to South Australians and surrounding states. Services are provided in outpatient, inpatient, and community settings.
The Haematology department manages patients with a range of malignant and non-malignant conditions of the blood, bone marrow and lymphoid tissues. Haematology provides chemotherapy, supportive care and other medications including targeted therapies.
We operate as a single service at both the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).
Both sites operate a Chemotherapy Day Centre for infusions and treatment and a Home Therapy service for eligible patients. Inpatient care is provided at the RAH.
Where to find us
- Haematology/Oncology Day Unit – North East, 1B, TQEH
- Cancer Outpatient Clinics – North East, 1B, TQEH
- Haematology inpatient services are located at the RAH.
Who we are
The Haematology Team is made up of haematologists, nurses and a variety of other health professionals who work together to coordinate the care of patients with cancer.
Consultants
- Dr Harminder Takhar – Cancer Service Medical Lead
- Dr David Yeung – Head of Unit Medical Oncology
Lymphoproliferative disorders
- Dr Uwe Hahn (co-lead)
- Dr Danielle Blunt
- Dr Akash Kalro
- Dr Malcolm Green
- Dr Wilfred Jaksic
Plasma cell dyscrasias (including amyloid)
- Dr Cindy Lee (co-lead)
- Dr Wilfred Jaksic
- Dr Oi Lin Lee
- Dr Akash Kalro
Other non-malignant conditions
- Dr Kathryn Robinson
- Dr Oi Lin Lee
Myeloid stream including acute leukaemias and myeloproliferative neoplasms is managed by consultants based at the RAH.
Haemostasis and thrombosis is managed by consultants based at the RAH.
This page was last updated 12 June 2025.
Undergoing cancer treatment can both difficult and stressful.
We offer support from a dedicated team of allied health professionals who are experienced in addressing the unique needs of cancer patients.
Our available support services include:
- Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators, providing culturally sensitive care and support
- Clinical Psychologists, providing help managing emotional and psychological well-being
- Dietitians, offering nutritional guidance to support treatment and recovery
- Dental Services, assisting with oral health needs related to cancer treatment
- Social Workers, providing psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, discharge planning, aged care coordination, risk assessment, and support with socio-legal and ethical matters
- Speech Pathologists, supporting communication and swallowing issues that may arise during treatment.
In addition, volunteers from the Cancer Council are regularly available to offer patient-focused information and counselling.
Your outpatient appointment
Contact us to:
- change your appointment time
- cancel your appointment
- enquire about the progress of your referral
- general outpatient enquiries.
Phone Cancer Outpatients and follow the prompts to select the required service.
Outpatient services
Find out information about specialist outpatient appointments, how to be referred, plus information when attending an outpatient clinic.
Accommodation services
Patients diagnosed with cancer who live in regional, rural, or remote areas may need to travel to Adelaide for treatment, which can involve staying away from home for extended periods.
Two independent, non-government organisations (Cancer Council SA and the Leukaemia Foundation) offer subsidised or free accommodation (where available) for regional and rural patients and their carers.
Patients with blood cancers can contact these charitable organisations directly to discuss their accommodation needs.
Cancer Council SA
Greenhill Lodge Accommodation
202 Greenhill Road,
Eastwood SA 5063
Phone: 8291 4200
For patients with any type of cancer.
Leukaemia Foundation
Bridgestone Australia Blood Cancer Centre
39 Folland Ave,
Northfield SA 5085
Phone: 1800 620 420
For patients with blood cancers.
Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS)
The Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) is a state wide subsidy program that provides money to pay for some travel, escort and accommodation costs, for rural and remote South Australians who travel over 100 km each way to see a specialist.
You are eligible to make a PATS application if you live more than 100 km away from the nearest treating specialist, your treatment is claimable under Medicare and if you have claimed available benefits from your private health fund first (if applicable).
This page was last updated 12 June 2025.
We accept GP and specialist referrals to this service.
Referrals can be made directly via email or fax or via the statewide electronic referral ‘HealthLink SmartForm’ available in GP practice management software.
To ensure timely triage, include all demographic and clinical details.
The service triages referrals according to clinical urgency.
Urgent and serious referrals
If you are concerned about the appointment being delayed or if the patient's condition is deteriorating, contact the registrar to discuss.
Registrars are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Patients requiring immediate assessment should be sent directly to the Emergency Department.
This page was last updated 12 June 2025.
This page was last updated 12 June 2025.
This page was last updated 12 June 2025.