The 20 Best Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis near Iowa, US. Of these, 17 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Lukenbill is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lukenbill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Glioma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

    Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Merchant is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Merchant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 103 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Heddinger is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Heddinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 79 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Hiatt is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hiatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 122 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Internal Medicine

    Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Austin Greco is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Greco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Shwartzman Phenomenon, Anemia, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Internal Medicine

    Peoples Clinic Pharmacy

    905 Franklin St, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brent Buhr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Buhr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Internal Medicine

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Brugioni is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Brugioni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Febrile Neutropenia.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Behrens is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 98 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Hematology
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Hematology

    Office

    5950 University Ave Ste 280, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kartik Anand is a Hematologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Lung Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Hematology
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Hematology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hira Shaikh is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Internal Medicine

    Cedar Valley Medical Specialists PC

    3530 W 4th St, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meredith Schaffner is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Schaffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Thrombocytopenia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Freeman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

    Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sreenath Kodali is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kodali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

    Cedar Valley Medical Specialists PC

    3530 W 4th St, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josephine Dela is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Dela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdelaziz Elhaddad is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Elhaddad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. He is also highly rated in 99 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Essential Thrombocythemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giselle Mery is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
    Hematology | Oncology

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1200 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Fustino is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Fustino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis?

    Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a condition in which the body makes too many activated immune cells (macrophages and lymphocytes). Symptoms may include fever, enlarged liver or spleen, cytopenia (decreased number of blood cells), and neurological abnormalities. HLH may be inherited in an autosomal recessive manner or it can have non-genetic causes in which case it is called acquired HLH. Each subtype is caused by a change in a different gene. The genetic cause of type 1 is currently unknown. Types 2-5 are caused by genetic changes in the PRF1 gene, the UNC13D gene, the STX11 gene and the STXBP2 gene, respectively. When HLH results from an inappropriate immune response to Epstein-Barr virus or another viral illness, it may be due to a separate genetic condition called X-linked lymphoproliferative disease (XLP). XLP is caused by a genetic change in the SH2D1A or XIAP gene and is inherited in an X-linked manner.

    When should I see a Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis doctors in Iowa, US?

    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 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis 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 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis doctor in Iowa, US?

    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 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis 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 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis 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 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis 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 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis 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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