The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors Near Me in pleasant hill, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Leukemia near pleasant hill, CA. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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21 providers found
    Experienced in Leukemia
    Experienced in Leukemia
    Referral may be required

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

    400 Taylor Blvd Ste 202, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Yelena Krupitskaya is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Krupitskaya is rated as an Experienced 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 Thrombocytopenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC).

    Experienced in Leukemia
    Hematology
    Experienced in Leukemia
    Hematology
    Referral may be required

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

    400 Taylor Blvd Ste 202, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Tianyi Tang is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Pleasant Hill, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Pulmonary Embolism.

    Experienced in Leukemia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Leukemia
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Ucsf John Muir Health Cancer Network

      2571 Park Ave, 
      Concord, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Walailuk Chaiyarat is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Chaiyarat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Anemia, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Agranulocytosis.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine

      Mount Diablo Solano Oncology Group Medical Associates

      2571 Park Ave, 
      Concord, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Yoruba
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Odumakinde is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Concord, California. Dr. Odumakinde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Thrombocytopenia.

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

      Office

      4996 Milden Rd, 
      Martinez, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lori Styles is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Martinez, California. Dr. Styles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Sickle Cell Disease.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Referral may be required

      Office

      177 La Casa Via Ste 390, 
      Walnut Creek, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronak Patel is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Thalassemia, Anemia, and Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Referral may be required
      2001 Dwight Way, 
      Berkeley, CA 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Knopf is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Knopf is rated as an Experienced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Knopf is board certified in Medical Oncology. Dr. Knopf is currently accepting new patients.

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

      UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

      747 52nd St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Feusner is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Feusner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Hepatoblastoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Leukemia.

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

      Office

      3505 Broadway Fl 14, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (11.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tiffany Lucas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Lucas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobin SC Disease, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemophilia A, and Hemophilic Arthropathy.

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

      UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

      747 52nd St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cheryl Peretz is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Peretz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis.

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

      UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

      747 52nd St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carla Golden is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Golden is rated as an Experienced 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 Hepatoblastoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

      747 52nd St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anurag Agrawal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, Febrile Neutropenia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

      UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

      747 52nd St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Caroline Hastings is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Hastings is rated as an Experienced 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 Niemann-Pick Disease, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Histiocytosis.

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

      UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

      747 52nd St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Michlitsch is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Michlitsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Neuroblastoma, Hereditary Spherocytosis, Ganglioneuroblastoma, and Vaginectomy.

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

      UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

      747 52nd St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Walters is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Walters is rated as an Experienced 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 Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

      UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

      747 52nd St, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nahal Lalefar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Lalefar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

      Office

      275 W MacArthur Blvd, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Bergstrom is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Bergstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ependymoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine

      John Muir Physician Network

      5601 Norris Canyon Rd Ste 200, 
      San Ramon, CA 
       (14.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Franklin Lemon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Ramon, California. Dr. Lemon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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

      Office

      91 Bolivar Dr, 
      Berkeley, CA 
       (14.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Glenn Michelson is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Michelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, and Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma.

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      Last Updated: 09/26/2026

      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 pleasant hill, 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 pleasant hill, 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 pleasant hill, 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 pleasant hill, 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 pleasant hill, 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 pleasant hill, 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 pleasant hill, 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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