The 20 Best Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Doctors Near Me in State College, PA

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

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) near State College, PA. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Palliative Medicine | Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Palliative Medicine | Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Geisinger State College - Hematology And Oncology

    200 Scenery Drive, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nilesh Patel is a Palliative Medicine specialist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Patel is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology, And Hospice And Palliative Care. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Geisinger State College - General Internal Medicine

    200 Scenery Drive, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manisha Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypopituitarism, Shwartzman Phenomenon, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Caroli Disease. Dr. Patel is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Geisinger Healthplex State College - Community Medicine

    132 Abigail Lane, 
    Port Matilda, PA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Doberstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. Dr. Doberstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Hypercalcemia, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, and Idiopathic Hypercalciuria. Dr. Doberstein is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Doberstein is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Referral may be required

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aderonke Ajala is a Hematologist practicing medicine in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ajala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Referral may be required

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Balaban is a Hematologist practicing medicine in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Balaban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Referral may be required

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    155 Wellness Way, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lieb is an Oncologist practicing medicine in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lieb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    155 Wellness Way, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfred Cretella is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cretella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mount Nittany Medical Center

    155 Wellness Way, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean O'donnell is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. O'donnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thrombocytopenia, and Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mount Nittany Health Hematology Oncology

    235 Wellness Way, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhishek Seth is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Seth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Experienced in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    Referral may be required

    Geisinger Clinic

    200 Scenery Dr, 
    State College, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Wolfe is a Hematologist practicing medicine in State College, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Reticuloendotheliosis.

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    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 State College, PA?

    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 State College, PA?

    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 State College, PA?

    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 State College, PA?

    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 State College, PA?

    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 State College, PA?

    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 State College, PA?

    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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