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Dr. Craig Macarthur, MD is an internist in Port Charlotte, FL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and pediatric hematology/oncology. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Craig Macarthur, MD is affiliated with Lee Health.
22655 Bayshore Road
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
3361 Pine Ridge Road Suite 103
Naples, FL 34109
9981 S. Healthpark Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:
Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.
Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.
Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.
Dr. Craig Macarthur, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Residency: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Craig Macarthur, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Pfizer Inc. |
$1,000
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Honoraria | $1,000 |
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Dr. Craig Macarthur specializes in pediatric hematology/oncology and practices in Fort Myers, FL, Port Charlotte, FL, and Naples, FL. Areas of expertise for Dr. Macarthur include leukemia, thrombophilia (clotting disorders), and sickle cell disease. Dr. Macarthur graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Macarthur completed a residency program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. In addition to English, Dr. Macarthur (or staff) speaks Spanish and Haitian Creole. Dr. Macarthur is professionally affiliated with Lee Health.