The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors Near Me in New York, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 513 doctor with experience in Leukemia near New York, US. Of these, 356 are Experienced, 78 are Advanced, 31 are Distinguished and 20 are Elite.

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    Elite in Leukemia

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Konopleva, MD, Phd, is Professor, Oncology, Professor, Molecular Pharmacology, Director, Leukemia Program and Co-Director, Blood Cancer Institute, at Montefiore Einstein. Her clinic focus centers on treating patients with hematologic malignancies, with an emphasis on acute myeloid and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She has additional expertise in treating patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome and chronic myeloid leukemia. Dr. Konopleva is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Leukemia
    Elite in Leukemia

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Kolitz, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Malignant Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute where he guides the clinical care and research activities of faculty and fellows. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Kolitz has been a member of the Leukemia Core Committee of the CALGB/Alliance since 1993. He has focused on the development, conduct and publication of innovative clinical trials for the treatment of hematologic malignancies, especially acute leukemia. He has been principal investigator for numerous novel drug trials and has been involved in multiple national and international collaborations, leading to over 200 publications. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Kolitz focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care. Dr. Kolitz earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine. He trained in Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Hematology and Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Kolitz is an active member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kolitz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kolitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    The Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Research and Treatment Program has become a landmark for CLL patients worldwide. Dr. Kanti Rai has been involved in diagnosing and treating CLL for almost 40 years and the staging system that bears his name came out of his early breakthrough research. His particular areas of interest are: natural history of CLL, improving prognostic features of this disease and developing newer strategies of therapy which are hypothesis-driven. Dr. Rai is an active member of the International Workshop on CLL (iwCLL) and Dr. Keating s Global CLL Foundation. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH). In 2006, Dr. Rai served as the President of ASH. He was the recipient of ASCO s David Karnofsky Memorial Award in 2012. In 2013, Dr. Rai was honored with the iwCLL David Galton award. In 2014 he was presented with ASH s Wallace H. Coulter Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Rai is the Joel Finkelstein Cancer Foundation Professor of Medicine, and Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY. Dr. Rai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, and Richter Syndrome. Dr. Rai is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Leukemia?

    Common conditions include: Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia, Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL)

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      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

      520 E 70th St # 3, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gail Roboz is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Roboz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Roboz is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca

      101 Dates Dr, 
      Ithaca, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony Mato is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Ithaca, New York. Dr. Mato is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Office

      601 Elmwood Ave Ste 610, 
      Rochester, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Barr is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Barr is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia

      Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

      520 E 70th St # 3, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Furman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Furman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Furman is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia

      CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

      161 Fort Washington Avenue, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicole Lamanna, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Hematologic Malignancies Section of the Hematology/Oncology Division. Dr. Lamanna is a hematologist/oncologist whose research interests include lymphoid leukemias, specifically chronic lymphocytic leukemia. She is an experienced clinical investigator and her research focus has been the development of combination therapies that include chemoimmunotherapy, immunomodulatory drugs, novel kinase inhibitors and monoclonal antibodies. She also is working to find active, safer therapies for older patients with these diseases. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed her fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Lamanna is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lamanna is board certified in Medical Oncology. Dr. Lamanna is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia

      Office

      530 E 74th St Fl 14, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Martin Tallman is a Hematologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Tallman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

      530 E 74th St, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eytan Stein is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Stein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Stein is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

      530 E 74th St, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ross Levine is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Levine is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

      161 Fort Washington Ave, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lewis Silverman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Adult T-Cell Leukemia, and Kienbock's Disease. Dr. Silverman is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia

      Office

      410 Lakeville Rd Ste 212, 
      New Hyde Park, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jacqueline Barrientos is a Hematologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Barrientos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Leukemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

      1275 York Ave, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Omar Abdel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Abdel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Reticulohistiocytoma, Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Leukemia, Rosai-Dorfman Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Abdel is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

      530 E 74th St, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jae Park is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Park is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Thyroidectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

      530 E 74th St, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Raajit Rampal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Rampal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Myelofibrosis, Essential Thrombocythemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Rampal is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

      530 E 74th St, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ellin Berman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Berman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Berman is currently accepting new patients.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia

      Yale New Haven Hospital

      5 Columbus Cir, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jan Bewersdorf is a Hematologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bewersdorf is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Leukocytosis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

      665 Elm St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eunice Wang is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Wang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

      520 E 70th St # 3, 
      New York, NY 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ellen Ritchie is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ritchie is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelofibrosis, Polycythemia Vera, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Ritchie is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 04/28/2026

      What is the definition of Leukemia?

      Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft tissue in the center of the bones, where blood cells are produced.

      The term leukemia means white blood. White blood cells (leukocytes) fight infections and other foreign substances. Leukocytes are made in the bone marrow.

      Leukemia leads to an uncontrolled increase in the number of white blood cells.

      The cancerous cells prevent healthy red cells, platelets, and mature white cells (leukocytes) from being made. Life-threatening symptoms can then develop as normal blood cells decline.

      The cancer cells can spread to the bloodstream and lymph nodes. They can also travel to the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) and other parts of the body.

      Leukemia can affect children and adults.

      Leukemias are divided into two major types:

      • Acute (which progresses quickly)
      • Chronic (which progresses more slowly)

      The main types of leukemia are:

      • Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
      • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
      • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
      • Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

      When should I see a Leukemia doctor in New York, US?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Leukemia doctor in New York, US?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Leukemia doctors in New York, US?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Leukemia doctors in New York, US?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Leukemia doctor in New York, US?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Leukemia doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leukemia doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Leukemia doctor in New York, US?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Leukemia doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Leukemia doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Leukemia doctors in New York, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Leukemia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Leukemia doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Leukemia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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