The 20 Best Follicular Lymphoma Doctors Near Me in Silver Spring, MD

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The 20 Best Follicular Lymphoma Doctors near Silver Spring, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 84 doctor with experience in Follicular Lymphoma near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Follicular Lymphoma
    Elite in Follicular Lymphoma

    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 Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    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 Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.

    Bruce R. Kressel
    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Splenectomy.

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    Kieron Dunleavy
    Distinguished in Follicular Lymphoma
    Distinguished in Follicular Lymphoma

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

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

    Kieron Dunleavy is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dunleavy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Burkitt Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma

    Office

    7707 Wisconsin Ave Apt 1106, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Roschewski is a Hematologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Roschewski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Vitrectomy.

    Wyndham Wilson
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma

    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 Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Burkitt Lymphoma.

    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma

    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 Follicular Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Multiple Myeloma, Sickle Cell Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Hematology
    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    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 Follicular Lymphoma. 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 Follicular Lymphoma
    Hematology
    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Hematology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

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

    Sanjal Desai is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Hodgkin Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Hematology
    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    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 Follicular Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Pulmonary Embolism.

    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma

    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 Follicular Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Khaled M. El
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. 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.

    Jillian Simard
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

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

    Jillian Simard is a fellowship-trained medical oncologist with a focus on breast cancer. She sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, and is a clinical associate for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Simard brings a multidisciplinary background in patient care, translational research and clinical trials, with a particular interest in improving outcomes for patients with breast cancer through personalized and evidence-based treatment strategies. Dr. Simard received her medical degree from the UCSF School of Medicine, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, where she was part of the Women’s Health Track and received a Resident Teaching Award. She then completed a clinical fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), where she also served as a research fellow in the Lymphoid Malignancies Branch. During her time at the NCI, Dr. Simard participated in multiple clinical research efforts, including serving as lead associate investigator for a Phase 2 trial for secondary CNS lymphoma. Her research portfolio includes designing early-phase clinical trials and contributing to peer-reviewed publications in journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma & Leukemia. Dr. Simard is committed to fostering compassionate, equitable care and to working collaboratively across disciplines to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Simard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and B-Cell Lymphoma.

    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Follicular Lymphoma
    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 Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Mark G. Goldstein
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    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 Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anal Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Distinguished in Follicular Lymphoma
    Distinguished in Follicular Lymphoma

    Virginia Cancer Specialists - Arlington

    1100 N Glebe Rd Ste 1600, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Feigert is an Oncologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Feigert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma

    Laboratory Corporation Of America

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1300, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Barr is an Oncologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bladder Cancer.

    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma

    Stanley Schwartz

    2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 200, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Minford is an Oncologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Minford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Internal Medicine

    Limited To Official Federal Duties Only

    9609 Medical Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Rabkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Rabkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Gastritis, Pernicious Anemia, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma
    Experienced in Follicular Lymphoma

    Office

    6505 Belcrest Rd Ste 110, 
    Hyattsville, MD 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harminder Sethi is an Oncologist in Hyattsville, Maryland. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Follicular Lymphoma. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Anemia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Follicular Lymphoma?

    Follicular lymphoma is a type of slow-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), which is a cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system and consists of lymph vessels, lymph fluid, lymph nodes, bone marrow, the spleen, and lymphocytes. The two main types of lymphocytes are B-lymphocytes (B-cells), which produce antibodies to fight off infection, and T-lymphocytes (T-cells), which can destroy invading microorganisms or cancer cells. Follicular lymphoma is a cancer of the B-cells, in which the B-cells tend to form follicles (clusters) in the lymph nodes. As the cancerous B-cells spread, they cause lymph nodes to swell. Follicular lymphoma is categorized in stages I-V, depending on its severity and how many lymph nodes and other areas are affected. There are 3 types of follicular lymphoma: 1) transformed follicular lymphoma, in which the slow-growing cancer transforms into an aggressive diffuse B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL); 2) primary gastrointestinal follicular lymphoma, in which the cancer affects the small intestines; and 3) pediatric follicular lymphoma, in which the cancer is different in children than adults, remains in the area it first developed, and tends to be more benign.

    When should I see a Follicular Lymphoma 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 Follicular Lymphoma 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 Follicular Lymphoma 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 Follicular Lymphoma 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 Follicular Lymphoma 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 Follicular Lymphoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Follicular Lymphoma 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 Follicular Lymphoma 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 Follicular Lymphoma 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 Follicular Lymphoma 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 Follicular Lymphoma doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Follicular Lymphoma 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 Follicular Lymphoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Follicular Lymphoma 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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