Dr Lydia Pitcher (Haematologist)
- Name
- Dr Lydia Anne Pitcher
- Qualifications
- FRCPA
- FRACP
- MBBS 1987
- Occupation
- Haematologist (Pathology)
- Haematologist
- Paediatric Haematologist
- Gender
- Female
- Languages Spoken
- Dutch
- French
- German
- Medical Specialties
- Haematology (Pathology)
- Haematology
- Paediatric Haematology
Dr Pitcher is a dual qualified Haematologist / Oncologist with Fellowships in both the College of Physicians (FRACP) and the College of Pathologists FRCPA). She has been involved in Paediatric Medicine for more than 20 years, with an increasing involvement in adult haematology and women’s health during the past 10 years Graduating with honours in Medicine (MBBS) in 1987, Dr Pitcher undertook her initial post-graduate study of haematology in Queensland at the RBWH and Mater Hospitals. Advanced training was completed as an Honorary Registrar at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. Dr Pitcher has been actively involved in research and medical ethics throughout her career with publications and presentations in the fields of malignant haematology, stem cell transplantation, molecular genetics of leukaemia and inherited stem cell disorder, haemophilia, paediatric thrombosis, neonatal blood disorders, aplastic anaemia, iron deficiency and late effects of therapy. Her interests include the assessment of problems with blood counts (such as anaemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia), bleeding and clotting issues, thalassaemia, and the long term follow up of patients after chemotherapy and transplant for leukaemia or lymphoma (late effects of therapy). She has broad experience in the diagnosis and management of leukaemia and stem cell transplant
- Hospital Affiliations
- Noosa Hospital
- Sunshine Coast Haematology and Oncology Clinic
- Affiliated Clinics
- Icon Cancer Care Chermside
- Affiliated Organisations
- Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA)
- The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
- Australian Medical Association (AMA)
- Medical Conditions
- Cancer
- Topics
- Oncology
Practice Locations
Sunshine Coast
- Noosa Private Hospital
- Address
- 111 Goodchap Street
Noosaville QLD 4566
Australia
- Phone
- 07 5455 9216
- Fax
- 07 5455 9455
- Sunshine Coast Haematology and Oncology Clinic
- Address
- 10 King Street
Buderim QLD 4556
Australia
- Phone
- 07 5479 0000
- Fax
- 07 5479 5050
Brisbane
- Icon Cancer Care Chermside
- Address
- Level 1
956 Gympie Road
Chermside QLD 4032
Australia
- Phone
- 07 3737 4834
- Fax
- 07 3737 4801
