The 20 Best Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Doctors Near Me in Johnson City, TN

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

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) near Johnson City, TN. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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

    BHMA Cancer Care- Johnson City

    1 Professional Park Dr, Ste 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Devapiran Jaishankar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Jaishankar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jaishankar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jaishankar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Hematology

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, Fl 2, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Means is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Means is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Anemia, Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood, and Thalassemia. Dr. Means is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Means is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ballad Health Cancer Center

    1 Professional Park Drive, Suite 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alina Bhat is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Bhat is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ballad Health Cancer Center

    1 Professional Park Drive, Suite 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sakshi Singal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Singal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Singal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Singal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    BHMA Cancer Care- Johnson City

    1 Professional Park Dr, Ste 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hesham Hazin is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Hazin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hazin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hazin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tennessee Cancer Specialists

    1301 Sunset Dr, Ste 3, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dharmen Patel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Penile Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tennessee Cancer Specialists

    1301 Sunset Dr, Ste 3, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Tumkur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Tumkur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Anemia. Dr. Tumkur is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tumkur is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tennessee Cancer Specialists

    1301 Sunset Dr, Ste 3, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashima Kapoor is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Kapoor 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kapoor is board certified in American Board Of Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine . Dr. Kapoor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Insomnia. Dr. Hansen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hansen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    FirstChoice Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 280, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Proffitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Proffitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Proffitt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Proffitt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    BHMA Cancer Care- Johnson City

    1 Professional Park Dr, Ste 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Filipino, Hindi, Spanish, Swedish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Fitzgerald is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hodgkin Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Fitzgerald is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fitzgerald is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Blue Ridge Medical Management Corporation

    1 Professional Park Dr Ste 21, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Koyamangalath Krishnan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Office

    301 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 280, 
    Johnson City, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Forbush is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Forbush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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 Johnson City, TN?

    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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