The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 137 doctor with experience in Leukemia near Virginia, US. Of these, 115 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    Neil Kay
    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology
    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Kay is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Kay is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Tait Shanafelt
    Elite in Leukemia
    Elite in Leukemia

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tait Shanafelt is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Shanafelt is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Leukemia
    Elite in Leukemia

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mrinal Patnaik is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Patnaik is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    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
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Mayo Clinic-Rochester

      5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
      Virginia Beach, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Timothy Call is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Call is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia

      Mayo Clinic-Rochester

      5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
      Virginia Beach, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lindsey Roeker is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Roeker is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Anthony T. Desalvo
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology

      Abingdon Physician Partners - Regional Cancer Center At Johnston Memorial Hospital

      16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, 
      Abingdon, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony DeSalvo, MD, believes the best care comes from both science and compassion, especially during life's most difficult moments. He chose to specialize in oncology because it's rapidly advancing field that allows him to support patients when they need it most. After an internal medicine rotation, he explored several career paths but felt a strong connection to oncology and the opportunity it provides to make a meaningful difference. Originally from upstate New York, Dr. DeSalvo first came to the Appalachian Highlands to attend Virginia Tech and fell in love with the region. He was drawn back by the honesty and faith of the people here. In his free time, he enjoys restoring his pre-Civil War farmhouse, hiking and swimming. Dr. Desalvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Distinguished in Leukemia

      Mayo Clinic-Rochester

      5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
      Virginia Beach, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Animesh Pardanani is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Pardanani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Myelofibrosis, Systemic Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology

      UVA Health University Medical Center

      1215 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karen Ballen is a Hematologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Ballen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Distinguished in Leukemia

      Mayo Clinic-Rochester

      5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
      Virginia Beach, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michelle Elliott is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Elliott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), Leukemia, Essential Thrombocythemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Distinguished in Leukemia

      Mayo Clinic-Rochester

      5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
      Virginia Beach, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patricia Greipp is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Greipp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Distinguished in Leukemia

      Mayo Clinic-Rochester

      5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
      Virginia Beach, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shahrukh Hashmi is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Hashmi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

      Michael Keng
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology

      UVA Health University Medical Center

      1215 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Keng is a Hematologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Keng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Zartash Gul
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

      Inova Schar Cancer Institute

      8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 4 - Skyline Clinic, 
      Fairfax, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Zartash Gul is specialty care physician board certified in internal medicine, hematology and oncology. She joined Inova in 2024 and has been practicing since 2005. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Gul was a medical oncologist, hematologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic in Milwaukee. Dr. Gul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine

      River Valley Healthcare Associates, PC

      28 Town Center Dr, 
      Dublin, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Knotresha Stewart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dublin, Virginia. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Office

      3020 Hamaker Ct Ste 202, 
      Fairfax, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marshall Schorin is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Schorin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, L1 Syndrome, Kienbock's Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Mayo Clinic-Rochester

      5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
      Virginia Beach, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tariq Kewan is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Kewan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Leukemia, Idiopathic Neutropenia, and Splenectomy.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Advanced in Leukemia

      Mayo Clinic-Rochester

      5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
      Virginia Beach, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Kaufmann is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Kaufmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tubal Ligation.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Advanced in Leukemia

      UVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center

      1240 Lee St, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Craig Portell is a Hematologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Portell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Family Medicine

      Carilion Clinic Family Medicine-Bedford

      548 Blue Ridge Ave, 
      Bedford, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James E Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bedford, Virginia. Dr. E Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Prostatectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Oncology | Hematology
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Oncology | Hematology
      19500 Sandridge Way, 450, 
      Leesburg, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Raj Manchandani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Manchandani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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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