The Comprehensive Bleeding Disorders Center provides and facilitates state-of-the-art treatment for children and adults with hemophilia and related bleeding and thrombatic disorders.  The staff includes a board-certified physician in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology, nurses, social worker, rural outreach coordinator, reimbursement specialist/patient advocate, physical therapist and dentist.

They provide the following services:

• Assistance with reimbursement issues
• Case management (medical, financial and psychosocial)
• Comprehensive clinic evaluations
• Clotting factor distribution
• Coordination of care with primary care physicians and other specialist referrals, genetic counseling, nutrition education and dental care
• In-service training healthcare provider, day care centers, schools and summer camps
• Orthopaedic and PT evaluations
• Patient and family education, home infusion training
• Rural outreach programs and satellite clinics
• Support groups, summer camp

Two hemophilia nurse coordinators are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

For more information, please call (309) 692-4533 or email CBDC@hemophilia-ctr-peoria.com.  If calling after hours, please call (309) 655-2000.

Dr. Tarantino also has extensive experience in clinical research, particularly related to pediatric platelet disorders, such as ITP, hemophilia, and thrombotic disorders in adults and children.