The 20 Best Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Doctors Near Me in Waco, TX

Find the Top Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) near Waco, TX. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Tara T. Barnett
    Distinguished in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Distinguished in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Barnett is board-certified in Internal Medicine, as well as Medical Oncology, and is dedicated to providing compassionate and quality patient care. Her professional interest and area of focus is breast cancer. Dr. Barnett earned her medical degree from the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in College Station and Temple, TX. She then completed her internship, residency, chief residency and fellowship at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple in Temple, TX. Dr. Barnett currently helps direct the nearly all-female multidisciplinary breast cancer care team and assisted with its development 7 years ago. She also currently serves as the Medical Director of the McClinton Cancer Center in Waco where she practices. In her spare time, Dr. Barnett enjoys spending time with her family. Dr. Barnett's area of expertise is breast medical oncology. Connect with Dr. Barnett: Dr. Barnett on Doximity. Dr. Barnett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Family Medicine

    McLennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation

    1600 Providence Dr, 
    Waco, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Horacio Sosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Sosa has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

    Cancer And Blood Specialists Of Texas PA

    3420 Pine Ave, 
    Waco, TX 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Baochong Chang is an Oncologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Febrile Neutropenia, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

    Office

    1700 W State Highway 6, 
    Woodway, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Anderson is an Oncologist in Woodway, Texas. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Pure Red Cell Aplasia, and Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

    Rudranath Talukdar
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rudranath Talukdar is an Oncologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Talukdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Nnewueze S. Amaechi
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Amaechi completed a medical oncology fellowship at Drexel University College of Medicine - Hahnemann University Hospital in Pennsylvania. She subsequently moved to Abilene Texas and was able to earn my mark as the breast oncologist in the city. In 2019, she joined Baylor Scott and White, McClinton Cancer Center in Waco, continuing with the opportunity to do what she loves which is caring for cancer patients. She is board-certified in hematology and medical oncology and is a fellow of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Amaechi's areas of expertise include breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, multiple myeloma, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer. Dr. Amaechi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center-Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hitesh Singh is an Oncologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    6520 Horizon Circle, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ofobuike Okani is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Waco, Texas. Dr. Okani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    1700 West Highway 6, 
    Waco, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Encarnacion is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Waco, Texas. Dr. Encarnacion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    1700 West Highway 6, 
    Waco, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Harris is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Waco, Texas. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    1700 West Highway 6, 
    Waco, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Chakmakjian is an Oncologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Chakmakjian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)?

    Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a slow-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow which produces high levels of abnormal white blood cells (lymphocytes). Unlike normal cells, the abnormal white blood cells in chronic lymphocytic leukemia do not fight infection properly and crowd out red blood cells and platelets, which may result in anemia, infections, and bleeding. While chronic lymphocytic leukemia starts in the bone marrow, over time the disease spreads through the bloodstream to other parts of the body, especially the lymph nodes, as well as the liver and spleen, which then become enlarged. There are two main types of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, one that progresses very slowly (B cell), and one that progresses more quickly (T cell), which is the more serious type. Diagnostic tests can determine if chronic lymphocytic leukemia is the type that progresses slowly by finding the proteins, ZAP-70 and CD38, on the leukemia cells, which can predict a better long-term outcome. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is the most common type of leukemia in adults, and more often affects individuals who are white, middle-aged, or older, usually over the age of 70, while occurring very rarely in children. In general, chronic lymphocytic leukemia is categorized as asymptomatic (without symptoms), symptomatic, progressive, refractory (resistant to treatment), or recurrent. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is further categorized by the following stages: Stage 0 – Too many white blood cells (lymphocytes), without any sign or symptom of leukemia. This is a slow-growing stage. Stage I – Too many white blood cells (lymphocytes) and enlarged lymph nodes. Stage II – Too many white blood cells (lymphocytes), enlarged liver, spleen, or lymph nodes. Stage III – Too many white blood cells (lymphocytes), and not enough red blood cells, enlarged liver, spleen, or lymph nodes. Stage IV – Too many white blood cells, and not enough platelets or red blood cells, enlarged liver, spleen, or lymph nodes. The stage of chronic lymphocytic leukemia helps to determine the treatment and outcome (prognosis).

    When should I see a Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) doctor near Waco, 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 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) doctor near Waco, 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 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) doctors near Waco, 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 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) doctors near Waco, 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 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) doctor near Waco, 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 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) 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 Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) doctor near Waco, 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 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) 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 Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) 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 Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) doctors near Waco, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) 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 Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) 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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