The 20 Best Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) Doctors Near Me in Silver Spring, MD

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The 20 Best Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) Doctors near Silver Spring, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 124 doctor with experience in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 88 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Elite in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrian Wiestner is a Hematologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Wiestner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Leukemia, and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).

    Elite in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Elite in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Cheson is an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cheson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Bruce R. Kressel
    Distinguished in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce R. Kressel, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition to an expertise in breast and lung cancer, Dr. Kressel has an expertise in gynecologic oncology and general medical oncology, with specific focuses on hematologic malignancies including lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma. Dr. Kressel earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology, also at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kressel completed a fellowship in oncology at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as well. Dr. Kressel has been regularly named one of America’s Top Doctors and one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Kressel is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Kressel has contributed to numerous publications, presentations and clinical trials. Dr. Kressel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Splenectomy.

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    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Frederick P Smith MD A Division Of RCCA

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Burmese, French

    Dr. Frederick P. Smith is a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has a private practice in Washington, D.C. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in oncology. Dr. Smith was named a 2012 Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Smith was the director of extramural oncology research at Georgetown University. In this position, he contributed over 50 articles to peer-reviewed medical journals. Dr. Smith is an integral advocate in the community for promoting access to clinical research. He has also contributed to clinical trials. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.

    Khaled M. El
    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Oncology | Hematology
    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Oncology | Hematology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Khaled M. El-Shami, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an assistant professor of oncology in the Division of Hematologic Malignancies at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Listen to Dr. El-Shami's Cancer Matters podcast episode to learn more about his work. Dr. El-Shami's clinical interests are in hematologic malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas and myelomas.. Dr. El-Shami graduated from Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine in Alexandria, Egypt, where he did a residency in the Department of Neurosurgery. He was a Chevening Scholar as a M.S. student in molecular genetics at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom, as well as a Sam Cohen Windhoek Scholar as a Ph.D. student in cancer immunology at the Weizmann Institute in Israel. Dr. El-Shami also completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, a fellowship in tumor immunology and biology at the National Cancer Institute, and a fellowship in medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. El-Shami previously served as faculty at Georgetown University and George Washington University. Dr. El-Shami has been named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine for several years. Dr. El-Shami is a member of the American Association for Advancement of Science, the American Association of Cancer Research, the American Association of Immunologists, the American Society for Gene Therapy and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. El-Shami's research focus is on hematologic malignancies, including acute and chronic leukemias, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloprolifetive neplasms and lymphomas. He has received the National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Scholars Award, an American Medical Association Seed Grant and an American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award. Dr. El is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Wyndham Wilson
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)

    Nih Clinical Center

    9000 Rockville Pike Bldg 10, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wyndham Wilson is an Oncologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Burkitt Lymphoma.

    Steven Pavletic
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology | Oncology

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Pavletic is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pavletic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)

    Office

    110 Irving St NW Ste 2A38, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vera Malkovska is an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Malkovska is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Multiple Myeloma, Sickle Cell Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)

    Office

    110 Irving St NW Ste 2A38, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Catlett is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Catlett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Charles Hesdorffer
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology | Oncology

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Hesdorffer is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hesdorffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology
    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Puja Arora is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Arora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Pulmonary Embolism.

    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology
    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology

    MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamyar Nader is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Sickle Cell Disease, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)

    110 Irving Street Northwest Suite C2149

    110 Irving St NW Ste C2149, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aarthi Shenoy is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shenoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Xiaojun Wu
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Pathology
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Pathology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    Washington, DC 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xiaojun Wu, M.D., Ph.D. is as assistant professor of pathology at Sibley Memorial Hospital where she will lead their hematopathology program. Dr. Wu received her M.D. from Zhejiang Medical University in China, and her Ph.D. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She continued at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for pathology residency training, followed by a fellowship in hematopathology. She then moved to New York where she completed a surgical pathology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She subsequently joined the faculty at New York University from 2013-2015 and moved to the Washington area in 2015 and joined the faculty at George Washington University from 2015-2016. She has been with Johns Hopkins since 2016. Dr. Wu has 15 peer-reviewed publications, primarily in the field of hematopathology. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

    Distinguished in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Distinguished in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)

    MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Broome is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Broome is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). Her top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4200, Suite 4200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Ari D. Fishman is a hematologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and George Washington University Hospital, where he serves as an assistant professor of medicine for the School of Medicine. He practices out of Maryland Oncology and Hematology, located in Wheaton, Maryland and Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fishman earned his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Beth Israel Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Fishman previously worked at Washington Oncology Hematology Center, located in Washington, D.C. and Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Fishman has been named a Top Doctor in Hematology and Oncology by Washingtonian Magazine and a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook magazine. Dr. Fishman is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Fishman has contributed to numerous publications. Selected Publications Fishman AD, Hoffman A, Volterra F, Frymus M, Gentilluci M. ""Intracaval and intracardiac metastatic nonseminomatous germ cell tumor: a rare cause of hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia."" Cancer Invest. 2002;20(7-8):996-1001.". Dr. Fishman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4200, Suite 4200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Farrell is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Advanced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    The Center For Cancer & Blood Disorders

    6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 660, Suite 660, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ralph V. Boccia is a hematologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where he is a clinical associate professor of medicine for the University, as well as the medical director of the International Oncology Network (ION) Clinical Research Program and the chairman of ION’s Medical Advisory Panel. He practices out of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, of which he is the founder and medical director, located in Bethesda, Maryland and Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Boccia earned his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Kern Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant at the combined UCLA-Veterans Administration Program and The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Boccia is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Dr. Boccia has been listed as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine since 1992. He has also been recognized as a Super Doctor by The Washington Post Magazine and a Regional Top Doctor for Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore by Castle Connolly. Dr. Boccia has contributed to various articles with his research, published in journals such as Annals of Internal Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology and The Lancet. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Bladder cancer trends in Montgomery and Prince George's counties: Welcome news - and 3 facts you need to know. NJ.com (08/16/2016) RCCA Expands to Maryland to Become One of the Nation's First Multi-State Oncology/Hematology Physician-Owned and -Operated Networks. OncLive (10/06/2015). Dr. Boccia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Multiple Myeloma, Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Splenectomy.

    Mark G. Goldstein
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Hematology Oncology

    Center For Cancer & Blood Disorders

    6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 660, Suite 660, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Goldstein is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anal Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
    Experienced in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)

    Greater Washington Oncology Associates

    10750 Columbia Pike Ste 501, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ram Trehan is an Oncologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Trehan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)?

    Chronic B cell leukemia is a type of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), or cancer of the blood and bone marrow that mainly affects adults. In chronic B cell leukemia, the bone marrow produces too many B lymphocytes, which are white blood cells that fight infection. Chronic B cell leukemia represents 95% of all chronic lymphocytic leukemias.

    When should I see a Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) 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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) 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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) 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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) 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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL) 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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