The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors Near Me in Downey, CA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 697 doctor with experience in Leukemia near Downey, CA. Of these, 559 are Experienced, 87 are Advanced, 32 are Distinguished and 15 are Elite.

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    Elite in Leukemia
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    UCLA Health Bowyer Oncology Center

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 120, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Schiller is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schiller is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
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    Stephen J. Forman, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Forman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Forman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Stefan O. Ciurea is a UCI Health hematologist and director of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.Ciurea earned his medical degree at Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmaceuticals in Iasi, Romania. He completed an internal medicine residency at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg in Harrisburg, Pa. He then completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.Before joining the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center to lead its program in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, Ciurea served for more than a decade on the faculty of the MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy.Ciurea is the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and more than 10 book chapters. He also has served as principal investigator on multiple clinical trials, including investigator-initiated trials. He has been invited to speak at more than 50 meetings and conferences around the world, including as keynote speaker. Dr. Ciurea is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ciurea is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Leukemia?

    Common conditions include: Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Acute Megakaryoblastic Leukemia, Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL)

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      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
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      UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

      101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Kiran Naqvi is a board-certified UCI Health hematologic oncologist. Her clinical focus is on acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, chronic myelogenous leukemia, bone marrow aspiration and bone marrow transplantation.She earned her medical degree from Dow University of Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill., followed by fellowships in hematology-oncology at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, both in Houston, Texas. Dr. Naqvi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Naqvi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia
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      Guido Marcucci, M.D.

      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Guido Marcucci is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Marcucci is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 22 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.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia
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      Ibrahim T. Aldoss, M.D.

      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ibrahim Aldoss is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Aldoss is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Referral may be required

      UCSD Heath Care

      3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Kipps is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kipps is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Leukemia.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia
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      Anthony S. Stein, M.D.

      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anthony Stein is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Stein 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), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia
      Referral may be required

      Stanford University

      875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruno Medeiros is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Medeiros 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, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia
      Referral may be required

      Vinod A Pullarkat, M.D.

      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vinod Pullarkat is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Pullarkat 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 Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine
      Elite in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine

      Kaiser Permanente Redlands Medical Offices

      1301 California Street, 
      Redlands, CA 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ravi Bhatia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Redlands, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia
      Referral may be required

      Office

      11693 San Vicente Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Gale is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gale 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 Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Graft, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Referral may be required

      Stanford University

      875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lori Muffly is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Muffly 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), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Referral may be required

      Children's Hospital Los Angeles

      4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Deepa Bhojwani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bhojwani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Epidural Lipomatosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia
      Referral may be required

      Amandeep Salhotra, M.D.

      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amandeep Salhotra is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Salhotra 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 Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Referral may be required

      Ryotaro Nakamura, M.D.

      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryotaro Nakamura is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Nakamura is rated as a Distinguished 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 Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Referral may be required

      UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

      101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Catherine C. Coombs is a board-certified UCI Health hematologist and oncologist who specializes in the management of a hematologic malignancies.Her primary expertise is chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL), which has been her research focus for more than a decade as a principal investigator of numerous clinical trials of novel agents that have improved the care of these patients.Coombs earned her medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.She comes to UCI Health and the UCI School of Medicine after serving on the faculty at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., where she spent six years developing a CLL program before relocating to Southern California to be closer to family.Coombs' research is devoted to developing new drugs and novel drug combinations to treat CLL. She also has an interest in precursor conditions that can lead to blood cancers, including monoclonal B cell lymphocytosis, clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance and clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential.She sees patients inOrange. Dr. Coombs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Coombs is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Referral may be required

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michaela Liedtke is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Liedtke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 24 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.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
      Referral may be required

      UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

      101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Deepa Jeyakumar is a board-certified UCI Health hematologist-oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers, bone marrow transplantation and stem-cell therapy. Her clinical focus is on treating patients with leukemias, lymphomas, myelodysplastic syndromes and myelomas.Jeyakumar earned her medical degree at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago, followed by a fellowships in hematology/oncology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Mass., and bone marrow transplantation at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif.She is the author or co-author of numerous publications, posters and abstracts, as well as a chapter on acute myelogenous leukemia in a leading book on care for cancer survivors. Dr. Jeyakumar is rated as a Distinguished 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), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Chronic T-Cell Leukemia (CTCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Jeyakumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Referral may be required

      Stanford Hospital And Clinics

      965 High St, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ravindra Majeti is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Majeti is rated as a Distinguished 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 Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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      Last Updated: 06/30/2026

      What is the definition of Leukemia?

      Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that begins in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft tissue in the center of the bones, where blood cells are produced.

      The term leukemia means white blood. White blood cells (leukocytes) fight infections and other foreign substances. Leukocytes are made in the bone marrow.

      Leukemia leads to an uncontrolled increase in the number of white blood cells.

      The cancerous cells prevent healthy red cells, platelets, and mature white cells (leukocytes) from being made. Life-threatening symptoms can then develop as normal blood cells decline.

      The cancer cells can spread to the bloodstream and lymph nodes. They can also travel to the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) and other parts of the body.

      Leukemia can affect children and adults.

      Leukemias are divided into two major types:

      • Acute (which progresses quickly)
      • Chronic (which progresses more slowly)

      The main types of leukemia are:

      • Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
      • Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
      • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
      • Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)

      When should I see a Leukemia doctor near Downey, CA?

      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 Leukemia doctor near Downey, CA?

      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 Leukemia doctors near Downey, CA?

      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 Leukemia doctors near Downey, CA?

      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 Leukemia doctor near Downey, CA?

      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 Leukemia doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leukemia 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 Leukemia doctor near Downey, CA?

      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 Leukemia 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 Leukemia 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 Leukemia doctors near Downey, CA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Leukemia 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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