Adult Bleeding Disorders Program

During your visit

Depending on your specific needs, you will have a full review by the physician, nurse practitioner, and/or a physiotherapist and social worker during your clinic appointment. Usually, you will need to get lab work done as well. Because bleeding disorder assessments are complex, lab work needs to be completed at the St. Paul's Hospital lab. 

Please allow enough time to complete your clinic visit with us. We suggest 2-3 hours; however, diagnostic tests such as X-rays require more time. 

Meet the team

Michelle Bech headshot

Michelle Bech

MN, NP(A)

Adult Bleeding Disorders Program

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Stacey Cave Headshot

Stacey Cave

B.A.Sc., MPT

Adult Red Cell Disorders Program & Adult Bleeding Disorders Program

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Shannon Jackson headshot

Shannon Jackson

MD FRCPC

Adult Bleeding Disorders Program

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Jill Kipnis Headshot

Jill Kipnis

Bsc. PT

Adult Red Cell Disorders Program & Adult Bleeding Disorders Program

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Adrienne Lee

Adrienne Lee

MD FRCPC

Adult Bleeding Disorders Program

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Headshot for Dr. Angelina Marinkovic

Dr. Angelina Marinkovic

Hematologist

Adult Red Cell Disorders Program & Adult Bleeding Disorders Program

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Hayley Merkeley Headshot

Hayley Merkeley

MD FRCPC

Medical Director, Adult Red Cell Disorders Program

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Alexia Candeloro

Alexia Sarvan

Program Secretary

Adult Bleeding Disorders Program

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Karen Sims headshot

Karen Sims

MN, NP(A)

Adult Bleeding Disorders Program

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Paul Yenson

Paul Yenson

MD FRCPC

Adult Bleeding Disorders Program

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Last reviewed: December 4, 2025