Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) care at Mayo Clinic

Your Mayo Clinic care team

Your team of experts includes doctors who specialize in diseases of the blood and blood cells, also known as hematologists, and other specialists as needed. They work together to provide care.

Advanced diagnosis and treatment

Mayo Clinic doctors have much experience in diagnosing ITP. It takes such expertise to diagnose ITP because it can look like other conditions. Mayo Clinic doctors also use a number of treatments. And they study possible new treatments.

Expertise and rankings

Mayo Clinic's immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) experts care for more than 750 adults and children with ITP each year.

Mayo doctors use the latest tools to diagnose and treat ITP. They're also involved in research to improve treatment for ITP. At Mayo Clinic, you might be able to join a clinical trial or try new treatments for ITP.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.

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