The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Leukemia near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Leukemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Leukemia
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Redner is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Redner is rated as a Distinguished 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), Leukemia, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Redner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Redner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Leukemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Leukemia
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alison Sehgal, MD, is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and a hematologist/medical oncologist specializing in allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplant, lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma. Dr. Sehgal is conducting research in stem cell transplant and drug development in hematologic malignancies. Dr. Sehgal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), B-Cell Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Sehgal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sehgal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Leukemia
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Leukemia
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Annie Im, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and a hematologist/medical oncologist specializing and conducting research in hematologic malignancies (such as acute leukemia), drug development, stem cell transplantation, and graft-versus-host-disease. In addition, Dr. Im leads the chronic graft-versus-host-disease and stem cell transplant survivorship clinic. Dr. Im is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Im is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Im is currently accepting new patients.

    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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      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James M. Rossetti, DO, is a hematologist specializing in the treatment of hematological malignancies and myeloid diseases, including myelodysplasia, acute myeloid leukemia, and myeloproliferative neoplasm. He also specializes in cellular therapy. Dr. Rossetti is a referral physician for the UPMC MDS Center of Excellence. Dr. Rossetti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Rossetti is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rossetti is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Japanese
      Accepting New Patients

      Sawa Ito, MD, PhD, specializes in hematology oncology and medical oncology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Ito received her medical degree from Hokkaido University and completed residencies at Teine Keijinkai Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Ito is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ito is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ito is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jing-Zhou Hou, MD, PhD, is a clinical hematological oncologist specializing in hematological malignancies, cell therapy, and bone marrow transplant in the Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Hou received his medical degree from Henan Medical University in China, his master’s degree at Shanghai Medical University, and his PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology from Tulane University. He completed his internal medicine residency in Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, and fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Stanford University. He joined UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in 2007. Dr. Hou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Hou is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hou is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kathleen Dorritie, MD, is a hematologist/medical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center specializing in hematologic malignancies and stem cell transplantation. Her research focuses on early phase clinical trials for lymphoid malignancies. She has been very involved in the development of the CAR T-cell program at UPMC and has also worked to develop a stem cell transplant program for hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease. Dr. Dorritie is rated as an Advanced 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 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), B-Cell Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Dorritie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dorritie is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      300 Halket Street, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shannon L. Puhalla, MD, is assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. She specializes in breast oncology, Phase I clinical trials, and novel therapeutics in breast cancer. Dr. Puhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Puhalla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Puhalla is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jenny Ruiz, MD, specializes in pediatric hematology oncology and is board certified in pediatric hematology-oncology and pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Ruiz completed her fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, residency at Columbia University, and medical education at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Ewing Sarcoma, and Osteosarcoma. Dr. Ruiz is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Experienced in Leukemia

      BMT At Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hungarian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Szabolcs, MD, received his medical degree summa cum laude at the Semmelweis University School of Medicine in Budapest, Hungary. He completed his training in pediatrics at Bellevue Hospital/NYU Medical Center and subsequently trained in hematology/oncology at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/Cornell-NY Hospital Medical Center in New York City. He received postdoctoral laboratory training at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and at Rockefeller University in the Department of Physiology and Cellular Immunology. Dr. Szabolcs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Szabolcs is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      View the full list of Dr. Friehling's publications on PubMed. Dr. Friehling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia, Chromosome 7p Deletion, Leukemia, and Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML). Dr. Friehling is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Friehling is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      View the full list of Dr. Bukowinski's publications on PubMed. Dr. Bukowinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Leukemia, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Osteosarcoma. Dr. Bukowinski is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bukowinski is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Pediatric Palliative Medicine And Supportive Care

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Maurer, MD, is a pediatric palliative care physician and a pediatric oncologist. Dr. Maurer is certified in pediatrics, pediatric hematology/oncology, and hospice and palliative medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is the chief of the division of palliative medicine and supportive care at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Maurer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Neutropenia, Rosai-Dorfman Disease, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), and Leukemia. Dr. Maurer is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics , and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Maurer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, German, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Julia Meade, MD, is a pediatric genetic oncologist certified in pediatric hematology/oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in both the divisions of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Genetic and Genomic Medicine. Dr. Meade holds a secondary appointment as Associate Professor of Human Genetics in the School of Public Health. She received her medical degree from Texas A&M University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Colorado, followed by her hematology/oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center and her pediatric neuro-oncology fellowship at Northwestern University. Dr. Meade also holds a certificate in cancer risk assessment from the City of Hope. Dr. Meade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ewing Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, L1 Syndrome, and Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Dr. Meade is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Meade is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Univ. Of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services

      5115 Centre Ave Fl 3, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mounzer Agha is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Hematology Oncology

      5150 Centre Avenue, Floor 5, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Quann is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Quann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Quann is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Experienced in Leukemia

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine

      5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Floor 2, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Warren D. Shlomchik, MD, is professor of medicine and immunology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is director of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Cell Therapy and scientific director of the Hematopoietic Malignancy Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Shlomchik;s research is dedicated to understanding the complex immunology of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloSCT), including graft-versus host disease (GVHD), graft-versus-leukemia (GVL), and immune reconstitution. Read more about Dr. Shlomchik's research. Dr. Shlomchik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shlomchik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shlomchik is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Experienced in Leukemia

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 2nd Floor, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Emily Geramita, MD, specializes in medical oncology and is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Geramita completed her medical education, residency, and fellowship at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Geramita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Anal Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Geramita is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Geramita is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kelly G. Ross, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in hematolgoy and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Ross completed her fellowship at the University of Colorado and residency and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Ross is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology Oncology

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dan P. Zandberg, MD, is an associate professor of medicine and a medical oncologist/hematologist, specializing in the treatment of head and neck and thyroid cancers. He is the Director of the Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer disease sections for the division of Hematology/Oncology and the Medical Oncology Co-Leader of the UPMC Hillman Head and Neck Cancer Program. He is also the physician lead for the second floor Hillman Cancer Center clinic. His main research focus is in the development of clinical trials with immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes. Recent awards include the 2019 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award, 2020 Leo Criep, M.D. Excellence in Patient Care Award, and 2020/2021 Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor. Dr. Zandberg is rated as an Experienced 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 Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Zandberg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zandberg 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 near Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 near Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 near Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 near Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 near Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 near Pittsburgh, PA?

      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 near Pittsburgh, PA?

      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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