The 20 Best Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia near Houston, TX. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced, 18 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Elite in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Kornblau is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kornblau is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    Office

    1400 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hagop Kantarjian is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kantarjian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naval Daver is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Daver is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Advanced in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Oncology | Hematology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Oncology | Hematology | Internal Medicine

    Center For Cell And Gene Therapy

    6551 Bertner Avenue, Wt 15 Floor, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kamble is Professor of Medicine in Hematology-Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine and Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX. He graduated from Ravi Shankar University, India in 1986 with a gold medal. He obtained postgraduate residency training from prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh, India and his fellowship training in Hematology-Oncology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He was junior faculty in the AIIMS before joining MAMC, New Delhi University as Assistant Professor of Medicine. Between 1997 and 2001, he completed his residency and fellowship training in Internal Medicine and Hematology-Oncology from University of Tennessee and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences respectively. He has served as Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate director of Hematology-Oncology fellowship program at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center (OUHSC). Dr. Kamble is primarily interested in hematologic malignancies including multiple myeloma and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. He was conferred Union against cancer (ICRETT, Geneva) award in 1994 to study molecular aspect of chronic myelogenous leukemia and bone marrow transplant in Hammersmith hospital, London and Central Science and Industrial Research (CSIR) award in 1995 to study stem cell transplantation in Cornell University, New York. Dr. Kamble is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. He has published extensively in prestigious journals including, Blood, Biology of Bone marrow transplantation and Journal of Clinical Oncology and regularly reviews manuscripts for Blood, Biology of bone marrow transplantation and Bone marrow transplant. Dr. Kamble's clinical interests are in innovative reduced conditioning protocols, in vivo T-cell depletion and novel approaches to reduce and treat graft-versus-host disease. Dr. Kamble is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft. Dr. Kamble is board certified in American Board Of Internal MedicineAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology. Dr. Kamble is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Oncology | Hematology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Hem/Onc

    One Baylor Plaza, Ms Bcm 187, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martha Mims, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Martha Mims specializes in Medical Oncology and works at BCM Medicine - Hem/Onc. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-3750. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mims is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Clear Cell Sarcoma. Dr. Mims is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elias Jabbour is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Jabbour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Koji Sasaki is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Sasaki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jo Ishizawa is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ishizawa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Redell is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Redell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Leukemia, Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Stevens is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Stevens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia, Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gautam Borthakur is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Borthakur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Courtney Dinardo is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dinardo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 29 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.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    1102 Bates Ave Ste 750, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terzah Horton is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Horton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Leukemia, and Hodgkin Lymphoma.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Guillermo Garcia is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Garcia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Fl 14, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Gramatges is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gramatges is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Dyskeratosis Congenita, Leukemia, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Hematology

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghayas Issa is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Issa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    Office

    1400 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Naveen Pemmaraju is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pemmaraju is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelofibrosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Short is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Short is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 425, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maro Ohanian is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ohanian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    Distinguished in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Koichi Takahashi is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Takahashi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia?

    Acute myeloid leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells within the blood and bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that generates all blood components including white blood cells. Acute means the cancer develops quickly and myeloid refers to the type of white blood cells that become cancerous.

    Both adults and children can get acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This article is about AML in children.

    When should I see a Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia doctors near Houston, TX?

    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 Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Childhood Acute Myeloid 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 Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia doctor near Houston, TX?

    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 Childhood Acute Myeloid 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 Childhood Acute Myeloid 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 Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia doctors near Houston, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Childhood Acute Myeloid 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 Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Childhood Acute Myeloid 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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