Sandya Arunachalam is a hematologist based in St Leonards, NSW, Australia.
She looks after people with a range of blood-related conditions. This includes long-term clotting and bleeding problems, plus situations where the body’s clotting system is out of balance.
Many patients come in because they’ve been told they have something like Factor V Leiden thrombophilia. This is a clotting tendency, so she helps with understanding what it means day to day, and what to watch for. At times, people are also managing blood clots (thrombosis), whether that’s something that’s happened in the past or a current concern.
She also sees people with bleeding disorders. Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is one example. It can affect how the blood clots, so symptoms can vary from person to person. In many cases, care is about making a clear plan so patients know how to handle things like injuries, dental work, or other triggers that might affect bleeding.
Some referrals involve more complex clotting issues too, such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). DIC can be serious and needs close attention, especially when it comes on alongside other health problems. Sandya focuses on practical next steps, so the situation is managed safely and with the right checks in place.
Experience: detailed work history isn’t listed here, but Sandya’s practice is built around helping patients and families deal with tough, high-stakes blood conditions. Over time, patients often find it helps to get a steady, clear explanation of what’s going on and what the plan is.
Education: education details aren’t shown in the information available, but she holds the qualifications needed to work as a hematologist.
Research and clinical trials: any research work or clinical trial involvement isn’t listed here. If clinical trials are being considered for a specific situation, that would be discussed directly as part of care.
Overall, the goal is simple—care that feels calm, grounded, and focused on the blood issues that matter most for each person, in their real life.
