David J. Rabbolini is a haematologist based in St Leonards, NSW 2064. He works with adults who have blood conditions, including issues with platelets and problems with clotting.
Platelet disorders can be tricky. In many cases, they can cause easy bruising, bleeding gums, or tiny red or purple spots on the skin. David also looks after people with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and related conditions, like adult immune thrombocytopenia and MYH9 related thrombocytopenia.
Some patients also come in with inherited platelet disorders. This can include RUNX1 familial platelet disorder, Jacobsen syndrome, Paris-Trousseau thrombocytopenia, Stormorken syndrome, and other causes of thrombocytopenia. At times, these conditions can show up with more than just bleeding, such as hearing loss or speech issues (like dysarthria). David’s approach is to take the whole picture into account, not only the blood count.
David also supports patients who are dealing with blood clots. That can include people who have had clots before, or those needing tests and follow-up to understand what is driving the risk. He works to make sure results are explained in plain language and that care plans fit around real life.
Over time, haematology care often means watching patterns, checking results again, and adjusting treatment when needed. David has experience caring for adults across a range of platelet and clotting conditions, including people who have had splenectomy (surgery to remove the spleen) and those managing long-term immune-related issues.
In terms of learning and development, David stays on top of changes in haematology care and ongoing research. New studies can affect how doctors treat conditions like ITP and inherited platelet disorders, so keeping up with what’s useful matters.
Clinical trials can be part of treatment for some people, but details depend on the individual situation. Where appropriate, David can discuss options and whether further research is relevant to a patient’s specific diagnosis and health goals.
If you’re looking for a calm, practical haematology review in St Leonards, David J. Rabbolini is set up to help patients understand what’s going on and what the next steps can be.
