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Dr. Kathleen Halka, MD

Hematology*
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Map Pin Small Temple, TX
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44 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Kathleen Halka, MD

Dr. Kathleen Halka, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Temple, TX. They specialize in Hematology, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from Creighton University and is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Hillcrest, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham, Clay County Memorial Hospital and Falls Community Hospital And Clinic. Patients rated Dr. Halka an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Halka works at Practice in Temple, TX with other offices in Waco, TX and Killeen, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Coagulation Disorders along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Halka's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scott & White Memorial Hospital
    2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 215-0100
  2. 2
    Baylor Scott & White Waco Clinic
    7700 FISH POND RD, Waco, TX 76710 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 761-4444
  3. 3
    Baylor Scott & White Clinic-killeen-harker
    5702 E Central Texas Expy, Killeen, TX 76543 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 680-7350
  4. 4
    Scott & White Center for Cancer Prevention and Care
    2207 Clear Creek Rd Ste 101, Killeen, TX 76549 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 200-3200

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  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls
  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Hillcrest
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham
  • Clay County Memorial Hospital
  • Falls Community Hospital And Clinic

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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Coagulation Disorders
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Bleeding Disorders
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Leukocytopenia
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Amyloidosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Enzyme Disorder Anemia
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
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Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia A
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Lymphocytosis
Maternal Anemia
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphoma
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Thalassemia
Vitamin B12 Anemia
von Willebrand Disease
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test
HPC Transplantation (Stem Cell Transplant)
Plasmapheresis
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    About Dr. Kathleen Halka, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hematology

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 1487650651
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Creighton University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Halka has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Halka has seen patients for Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Coagulation Disorders, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Halka on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Halka. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Halka.

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