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Dr Daniel White
PAEDIATRIC CLINICAL HAEMATOLOGIST AND MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST
SA Paediatrics and Newborns (SAPAN) – Dr Daniel White
MD – Doctor of Medicine, Flinders UniversityFRACP – Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of PhysiciansDCH – Diploma in Child HealthBEng (Hons) – Bachelor of Engineering (Pharmaceutical) (Honours)
Dr Daniel White is a specialist Paediatric Medical Oncologist and Haematology Fellow providing non-malignant haematology consultation for children, adolescents and adults. He has extensive experience in clinical and laboratory haematology, providing assessment and management of blood disorders across all age groups, from newborns and children to adolescents and adults.
Daniel completed his medical degree at Flinders University and undertook specialist training in paediatric oncology and advanced training in clinical and laboratory haematology across several major Australian hospitals, including the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Lyell McEwin Hospital and Perth Children’s Hospital.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Paediatric Medical Oncology and currently works as a final stage Paediatric Haematology Fellow at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and SA Pathology. He is also a Clinical Lecturer at Adelaide University, with interests in medical education, research and improving the diagnosis and management of blood disorders.
His combined experience in neonatal, paediatric and adult haematology provides a broad perspective on blood disorders across different stages of life. Daniel has a particular interest in adolescent and young adult (AYA) haematology, including supporting patients transitioning between paediatric and adult healthcare services.
Daniel welcomes referrals for children, adolescents and adults with non-malignant haematological conditions.
Areas of Clinical Expertise and Interest:
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Anaemia and iron deficiency, including inherited anaemias
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Abnormal blood counts and blood films, including neutropenia and thrombocytopenia
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Bleeding and bruising disorders, including von Willebrand disease, platelet function disorders and inherited coagulation disorders
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Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and other immune-mediated blood disorders
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Inherited blood disorders, including thalassaemia, G6PD deficiency and hereditary spherocytosis
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Thrombosis and thrombophilia
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Persistent or unexplained lymphadenopathy and splenomegaly
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Daniel has a particular interest in diagnostic haematology and interpreting complex laboratory investigations. His clinical and laboratory experience informs a comprehensive approach to investigating abnormal blood results and developing individualised management plans.
He understands that abnormal blood tests or concerns about a possible blood disorder can be worrying for patients and families. His approach emphasises clear explanations, evidence-based care and close collaboration with GPs, paediatricians and other specialists.
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