The 20 Best Castleman Disease Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Castleman Disease near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-939-7880
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Cara Bondly is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bondly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. She is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Bondly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Castleman Disease
    Advanced in Castleman Disease
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    Office

    1720 2nd Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-996-8400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amitkumar Mehta is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
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    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-934-6660
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Diego De Idiaquez is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. De Idiaquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Cryoglobulinemia, and Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia. Dr. De Idiaquez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Common conditions include: Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD), Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)

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    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
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    3446 Highway 280, 
    Alexander City, AL 
    256-329-7888
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Sheffield is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Alexander City, Alabama. Dr. Sheffield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Sheffield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
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    Michael A. Henngian M.D. P.C

    1310 14th Ave SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
    256-705-4224
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Waples is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Waples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 120 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Waples is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
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    CCI Pharmacy

    3601 Cci Dr NW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    256-705-4224
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Mcgee is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Mcgee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mcgee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
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    Bhc-Occupational Medicine Rehab

    833 Princeton Ave SW, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-786-6983
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Katisha Vance is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Vance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Malabsorption, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Vance is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
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    Coastal Pharmacy LLC

    29653 Anchor Cross Blvd, 
    Daphne, AL 
    251-625-6896
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey George is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Daphne, Alabama. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    Infusion Clinic At McI Fairhope

    1047 Fairhope Ave, 
    Fairhope, AL 
    251-990-1850
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Nabin Karki is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fairhope, Alabama. Dr. Karki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Karki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    Southeast Cancer Network Inc.

    1107 14th Ave SE Ste 200, 
    Decatur, AL 
    256-705-4224
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Rishi Patel is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Malabsorption, Febrile Neutropenia, and Anemia. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    180 Cox Creek Pkwy S Ste B, 
    Florence, AL 
    256-705-4224
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clint Kingsley is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Florence, Alabama. Dr. Kingsley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Kingsley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Pharmacy LLC

    29653 Anchor Cross Blvd, 
    Daphne, AL 
    251-625-6896
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Heller is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Daphne, Alabama. Dr. Heller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Heller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    CCI Pharmacy

    3601 Cci Dr NW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    256-705-4216
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeremy Hon is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Hon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Multiple Myeloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    CCI Pharmacy

    3601 Cci Dr NW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    256-705-4224
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Mathews is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    Northwest Alabama Cancer Center PC

    101 Dr W H Blake Jr Dr, 
    Muscle Shoals, AL 
    256-705-4266
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Heather Brody is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Dr. Brody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. Dr. Brody is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    CCI Pharmacy

    3601 Cci Dr NW, 
    Huntsville, AL 
    256-705-4224
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmikanth Katragadda is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Katragadda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Thrombocytopenia, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Katragadda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Pharmacy LLC

    29653 Anchor Cross Blvd, 
    Daphne, AL 
    251-625-6896
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Jones is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Daphne, Alabama. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL), Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    180 Cox Creek Pkwy S Ste B, 
    Florence, AL 
    256-705-4224
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brett Barlow is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Florence, Alabama. Dr. Barlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Malabsorption, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Barlow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC

    2000 6th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-975-0412
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pankit Vachhani is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Vachhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelofibrosis, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Systemic Mastocytosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Vachhani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Experienced in Castleman Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 540, 
    Birmingham, AL 
    205-592-5077
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Shailendra Lakhanpal is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Lakhanpal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Castleman Disease. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malabsorption, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Follicular Lymphoma. Dr. Lakhanpal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Castleman Disease?

    Castleman disease is a rare condition that is characterized by an abnormal growth of multiple cells in a single lymph node or multiple lymph nodes (depending on the type of disease), causing them to enlarge. There are two main types of Castleman disease: 1) Unicentric Castleman disease (UCD) affects a single lymph node, usually in the chest or abdomen and is the most common form of the disease. 2) Multicentric Castleman disease (MCD) affects multiple lymph nodes and has two subtypes which are commonly associated with having been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): 2a) Human herpes virus type 8 (HHV-8-associated MCD) 2b) Human herpes virus type-8 (HHV-negative or idiopathic MCD ), which is also known as Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus.

    When should I see a Castleman Disease doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Castleman Disease doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 do I find the best Castleman Disease doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    You can find a Castleman Disease doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Castleman Disease doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Castleman Disease doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Castleman Disease doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Castleman Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Castleman Disease 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 Castleman Disease doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Castleman Disease 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 Castleman Disease 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 Castleman Disease doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Castleman Disease 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 Castleman Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Castleman Disease 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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