The 20 Best Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) Doctors Near Me in palo alto, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 111 doctor with experience in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) near palo alto, CA. Of these, 47 are Elite, 39 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Internal Medicine

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Morales is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Morales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Transient Global Amnesia. Dr. Morales is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified. Dr. Morales is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clara Lo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Thrombocytopenia, Hemophilia A, and Hemophilic Arthropathy.

    Distinguished in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Distinguished in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beth Martin is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Martin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tait Shanafelt is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shanafelt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Leung is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Leung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Acquired Hemophilia.

    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roozbeh Mohajer is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Mohajer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Follicular Lymphoma, and Thalassemia. Dr. Mohajer is board certified in Medical Oncology - Board Certified and Hematology - Board Certified . Dr. Mohajer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Zehnder is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Zehnder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Thrombocytopenia, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michaela Liedtke is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Liedtke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Amyloidosis, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Gilbert is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Evans Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Jeng is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Jeng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Berube is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Berube is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemophilia A, Hemophilic Arthropathy, Hemophilia B, Factor 11 Deficiency, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Iberri is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Iberri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Diep is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Diep is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, and Hemosiderosis.

    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghazal Salmasi is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Salmasi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Shwartzman Phenomenon, Thrombocytopenia, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rondeep Brar is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Brar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aplastic Anemia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Internal Medicine

    Google Wellness Center 1950

    1950 Charleston Rd, 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Tong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Tong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Purpura.

    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Mannis is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Mannis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruno Medeiros is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Medeiros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Experienced in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Shomali is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Shomali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Hematology | Oncology
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Tan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Tan is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hepatoblastoma, Neuroblastoma, and Hereditary Neuroblastoma.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)?

    Immune thrombocytopenia is a disorder characterized by a blood abnormality called thrombocytopenia, which is a shortage of blood cells called platelets that are needed for normal blood clotting.

    Which doctors treat Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)?  

    Doctors who treat ITP are called hematologists. Hematologists are healthcare providers who diagnose, manage, and treat blood disorders and cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. They can offer treatments to control symptoms and prevent problems from getting worse. In some cases, a primary care physician or pediatrician may help manage the condition, especially if symptoms are mild. Sometimes, if the immune system is involved, an immunologist – who focuses on immune system problems – might help, too. 

    What causes ITP? 

    ITP happens when the body’s immune system attacks its own platelets. Platelets are cells that help our blood clot. This attack makes it harder for our blood to stop bleeding. The exact reason why the immune system does this is not always clear, but some things can trigger it, including infections like the flu, some vaccines, or medications might cause ITP. Autoimmune diseases, where the immune system attacks healthy cells, can also be a cause. For people living with ITP, stress or being sick can make symptoms worse. 

    What are the symptoms of ITP? 

    The symptoms of ITP can vary from person to person, but common signs include: 

    • Bruising easily, even from small bumps 
    • Small red or purple dots on the skin, called petechiae 
    • Bleeding from the nose or gums more often than usual 
    • Having heavy or long-lasting menstrual periods 
    • Feeling very tired despite getting enough sleep  

    In more serious cases, people with ITP can have internal bleeding, which can be dangerous and may need immediate medical care. 

    How is ITP treated? 

    ITP is a rare autoimmune disorder, and treatment depends on how serious the condition is. Some people with mild ITP may not need treatment, but doctors will watch them closely. For others, treatments focus on raising the number of platelets in the blood and stopping the immune system from attacking them. Doctors might prescribe steroids or immune globulin therapy to help the body make more platelets. In some cases, doctors may suggest removing the spleen, an organ that helps filter blood. If ITP isn’t treated, it can cause serious bleeding, which can be life-threatening in some cases. 

    What is the life expectancy for someone with ITP? 

    ITP is not life-threatening for most patients. Many people with ITP live a normal life expectancy, especially if they receive the right treatment and reach a stable platelet count. ITP usually doesn’t get worse with age. However, older adults may have more frequent flare-ups or complications like increased bleeding. With treatment and regular check-ups, most people with ITP can manage their symptoms and live long, healthy lives.