The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors in The United States

Richard Stone is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Stone is board certified in Hematology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology.

Marina Konopleva, MD, Phd, is Professor, Oncology, Professor, Molecular Pharmacology, Director, Leukemia Program and Co-Director, Blood Cancer Institute, at Montefiore Einstein. Her clinic focus centers on treating patients with hematologic malignancies, with an emphasis on acute myeloid and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She has additional expertise in treating patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome and chronic myeloid leukemia. Dr. Konopleva is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Anjali Advani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Advani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Advani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2003.

Mark J. Levis, M.D., Ph.D., professor of oncology, medicine and pharmacology in the Division of Hematologic Malignancies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, co-directs the Hematologic Malignancies and Bone Marrow Transplantation Program and directs the Adult Leukemia Service at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. In addition to his role within the Kimmel Cancer Center, he serves on the faculty for the Johns Hopkins Graduate Training Program in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, a Ph.D. program that prepares scientists to conduct laboratory research at the cellular and molecular level that is designed to have a direct impact on the understanding of human diseases. Dr. Levis has expertise in acute and chronic myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and myelodysplastic syndromes. Dr. Levis received his medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, where he also earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins, followed by fellowships in medical oncology. Dr. Levis is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the European Hematology Association. He is an ad hoc member of the Oncology Drug Advisory Committee, as well as an ad hoc manuscript referee for peer-reviewed journals such as New England Journal of Medicine; Leukemia; Clinical Cancer Research; and The American Journal of Hematology. Dr. Levis has earned numerous awards, such as the Daniel Nathans Research Award from Johns Hopkins University, the Osler Housestaff Teaching Award, the Director's Teaching Award in Clinical Science, and the Advanced Clinical Research Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Levis’ laboratory research focuses on the development of molecularly-targeted therapies for leukemia. He is actively involved in the pre-clinical and clinical development of small molecule inhibitors of protein kinases, including FLT3. The research involves studying the biochemical effects of these inhibitors on samples taken from leukemia patients, with the broad goal of identifying and validating novel molecular therapeutic targets in these hematopoietic malignancies. While Dr. Levis plays a key role in the pre-clinical development of these therapies, he is particularly interested in translating this research to the bedside of his patients by using correlative studies to incorporate these novel therapies into existing treatments. In addition to his work in both the clinic and the laboratory, Dr. Levis has also conducted talks, mentorship and teaching lectures, and published extensively in the top journals in his field, including Leukemia; Blood; and the New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Levis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Jonathan Kolitz, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Malignant Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute where he guides the clinical care and research activities of faculty and fellows. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Kolitz has been a member of the Leukemia Core Committee of the CALGB/Alliance since 1993. He has focused on the development, conduct and publication of innovative clinical trials for the treatment of hematologic malignancies, especially acute leukemia. He has been principal investigator for numerous novel drug trials and has been involved in multiple national and international collaborations, leading to over 200 publications. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Kolitz focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care. Dr. Kolitz earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine. He trained in Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Hematology and Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Kolitz is an active member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kolitz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kolitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

I entered medical school for the sole purpose of learning more about human diseases, so that I could focus my laboratory efforts on improving the human condition. However, I was surprised to find myself drawn to clinical care. I care for people afflicted by acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. In this role, I have had the privilege of treating people facing life-threatening illnesses. I strive to gain the trust of each of my patients, so that I can help them make difficult treatment decisions. I engage in clinical research, evaluating novel agents that directly target the cancer cell to improve the degree of success in treating this illness. My patients benefit from my understanding of the newest available treatments, and also have access to promising investigational agents, when appropriate. In my faculty position at Duke University, I enjoy educating current oncologists as well as the next generation of physicians. Dr. Erba is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Erba is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Hematology.

Jaroslaw Maciejewski is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Maciejewski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Aplastic Anemia, Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

Aziz Nazha is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Nazha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Nazha is board certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Nazha is currently accepting new patients.

William Blum is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Blum is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Blum is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2004.

Matt Kalaycio is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kalaycio is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

David Rizzieri is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Rizzieri is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

The Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Research and Treatment Program has become a landmark for CLL patients worldwide. Dr. Kanti Rai has been involved in diagnosing and treating CLL for almost 40 years and the staging system that bears his name came out of his early breakthrough research. His particular areas of interest are: natural history of CLL, improving prognostic features of this disease and developing newer strategies of therapy which are hypothesis-driven. Dr. Rai is an active member of the International Workshop on CLL (iwCLL) and Dr. Keating s Global CLL Foundation. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH). In 2006, Dr. Rai served as the President of ASH. He was the recipient of ASCO s David Karnofsky Memorial Award in 2012. In 2013, Dr. Rai was honored with the iwCLL David Galton award. In 2014 he was presented with ASH s Wallace H. Coulter Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Rai is the Joel Finkelstein Cancer Foundation Professor of Medicine, and Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY. Dr. Rai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, and Richter Syndrome. Dr. Rai is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Alexander Perl is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perl is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Perl is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Altman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Altman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Altman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified).

Selina Luger is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Luger is board certified in Hematology, 1994. Dr. Luger is currently accepting new patients.

Keith Pratz is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pratz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Pratz is board certified in Medical Oncology, 2009 and Internal Medicine, 2005. Dr. Pratz is currently accepting new patients.

David Porter is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Porter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Porter is board certified in Hematology, 1994. Dr. Porter is currently accepting new patients.

Hagop Kantarjian is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kantarjian is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Naval Daver is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Daver is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

William Wierda is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wierda is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.