Personalized hematology care, close to home
Welcome. I am dr. Sam Van Hecke. As a conventioned hematologist, I provide evidence-based and patient-centered care for disorders of the blood, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.
What can you consult me for?
Explanation and interpretation of abnormal blood test results
Unexplained symptoms such as night sweats, weight loss, fever, itching, …
Diagnosis and follow-up of:
Follow-up after hospital treatment
Second opinions
If necessary, I will refer you for additional imaging, bone marrow examination, or treatment in a hospital setting.
Private Practice
From January 1st, 2026, consultations will take place at MediMaris, located at Franslaan 133, Nieuwpoort-Bad.
The new practice is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility and wheelchair users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Appointments can easily be made via the online booking platform or by phone.
If you have a specific question or referral, please mention it when booking so that sufficient time can be scheduled.
Consultations are fully conventioned, meaning that the official RIZIV (Belgian National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance) rates apply.
No additional fees are charged, except in exceptional cases (for example, failure to attend without notice).
Payments can be made via Payconiq or Bancontact.
Please bring your identity card, a list of your current medications, and any reports from previous examinations or blood test results.
A referral letter from your GP or specialist is helpful but not always required (see below).
A referral letter is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended.
It helps coordinate your care between the GP and the specialist and avoids unnecessary investigations.
Blood samples can be taken at the laboratory of AZ Oostende, at a recognized external lab, or at your GP’s office, depending on what is most convenient for you.
If you have difficulty travelling, a home blood draw is also possible thanks to our collaboration with an independent nurse.
Parking is available in the surrounding streets.
During weekends, holidays and the high season, parking is paid from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The practice is also easily accessible by tram (stop Sint-Bernardusplein, approximately 500 metres on foot).
Patients can easily be referred via the online booking platform, by email (info@drsamvanhecke.be), or by phone at …
Please include the relevant clinical context and recent lab results where possible.
For urgent or specific questions, the secretary’s office of AZ Oostende can be reached by phone at 059 414 400.
