The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

Find the Top Leukemia Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors near San Diego, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Leukemia near San Diego, CA. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

Location
LocationClose
41 providers found
    Distinguished in Leukemia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Leukemia
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego Medical Center A Hillcrest

    200 W Arbor Dr # 8765, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danelle James is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. James is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Leukemia.

    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology
    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Kipps is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kipps is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Leukemia.

    Advanced in Leukemia
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Leukemia
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafael Bejar is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Bejar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), Aplastic Anemia, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

    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)

      Learn about our expert tiers
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Naval Medical Center San Diego

      34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shira Paul is a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Mucormycosis, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Leukemia, and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Prebys Cancer Center

      4044 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Divya Koura is a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Koura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Prebys Cancer Center

      4044 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marin Xavier is a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Xavier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Bradley L. Spitz M.D. Inc.

      501 Washington St Ste 508, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elisa Quiroz is a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Quiroz has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Anemia.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hospital Medicine

      Prebys Cancer Center

      4044 5th Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Wesleigh Edwards is a Hospital Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Experienced in Leukemia

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kaitlyn Dykes is a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Dykes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD).

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Family Medicine

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sheldon Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Gonorrhea, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kentson Lam is a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lam has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Multiple Myeloma.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kimberly Lau is an Internal Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, and Lymphadenitis.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lynn Bemiller is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Bemiller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, and Beta Thalassemia.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

      3020 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dennis Kuo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Febrile Neutropenia, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Orchiectomy.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology

      UCSD Heath Care

      3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Choi is a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Choi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Leukemia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Office

      3010 Childrens Way Fl 2, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Deborah Schiff is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schiff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Office

      3010 Childrens Way, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicholas Gloude is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gloude is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Aplastic Anemia, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      CSSD II A Medical Group Inc

      3860 Calle Fortunada Ste 210, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Willert is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Willert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine

      San Diego Oncology Medical Clinic

      7930 Frost St Ste 405, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Seung-yil Song is an Internal Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Song is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Experienced in Leukemia

      Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego

      3075 Health Center Dr Ste 102, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alfred Saleh is an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Saleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Polycythemia Vera, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

      Showing 1-20 of 41

      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 

      Read more about our Content Policy