Tom G. Bailey is a hematologist based in Brisbane, QLD. He looks after adults who have a range of blood-related problems, as well as some conditions where the immune system and blood can be linked. Getting the right diagnosis is the big first step, and he aims to keep things clear and practical while patients work through treatment.
In many cases, Tom sees people with immune-related issues like immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and thrombocytopenia, where platelet counts can drop and bleeding or bruising can happen more easily. He also treats anemia, including forms related to hemolysis, where red blood cells break down faster than they should. That can show up as ongoing tiredness, breathlessness, or feeling “run down”, and the cause can be different from one person to the next.
Tom’s practice also includes longer-term blood health concerns such as hemoglobinopathies and congenital hemolytic anemia. For some patients, sickle cell disease is part of the picture too. He focuses on how these conditions affect day to day life, not just the lab results. Over time, that means looking at symptoms, monitoring blood counts, and adjusting care when things change.
Alongside blood disorders, his work can extend to serious illnesses where blood and circulation matter. This can include leukaemias like acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), and cancers such as lung cancer and breast cancer, as well as some other complex medical situations. He also manages people who deal with blood clots, and conditions like atherosclerosis and peripheral artery disease where clotting risk and blood flow are important.
His clinical training supports care for adult immune and blood conditions, and he stays up to date with new research and updated guidelines. At times, that can mean making sure patients get the right tests early, and taking a steady approach to treatment plans as results come in.
Tom works in a way that suits real life in Brisbane—calm, down to earth, and focused on what matters most for each patient. If you’re dealing with blood counts that won’t settle, ongoing anemia, or ITP symptoms, he can help sort out the next steps and guide you through what to expect.