# #491: Benign Hematology with Brad Beeler

An episode of [The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1198732014), 14 Jul 2025, 1 h 15 min.

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Decode low neutrophils, recognize thalassemia without chasing iron, and sharpen your approach to bleeding disorders in primary care. Crack the code on confusing labs. Learn from Dr. Bradley Beeler, an academic hematologist, how to recognize thalassemia without over-ordering tests, why a low neutrophil count in a healthy patient might not be a problem, and how to tackle bleeding disorders in primary care. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments • Intro • Case 1: Duffy-null associated neutrophil count • Case 2: Bleeding disorders • Case 3: Thalassemia • Outro Credits Written and produced by Paul Wurtz MD. Show notes, cover art, and infographic also created by Paul Wurtz MD. • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP • Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP • Technical Production: PodPaste • Guest: Bradley Beeler MD Disclosures Dr. Beeler reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Panacea Search The Podcast for Doctors (By Doctors) on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Sponsor: Locumstory Locumstory.com is simply a free, unbiased educational resource about locum tenens. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Curbsiders listeners get 45% off select online courses — that’s the biggest discount CEC has ever offered, and it’s exclusive to you with promo code Curb45, through July 30. You can also use Curb30 for 30% off all webcasts and on demand replay courses. Check it all out at CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders.

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