The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors Near Me in Maywood, IL

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The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors near Maywood, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 130 doctor with experience in Leukemia near Maywood, IL. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Shams B. Bufalino
    Experienced in Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

    1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shams Bufalino is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Bufalino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Altman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Altman has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Neil Dalal
    Experienced in Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Leukemia
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Good Samaritan Cancer Center

    3745 Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Dalal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    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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      Sonia Christian
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Medical Group Oncology

      900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (10.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sonia Christian is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Christian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Denise A. Levitan
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Medical Group Oncology

      900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (10.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Denise Levitan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Levitan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

      Yogesh S. Jethava
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Medical Group Transplant And Cellular Therapy

      1700 Luther Ln, Ste 1220, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (11.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Yogesh Jethava is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Jethava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Elite in Leukemia
      Elite in Leukemia

      University Of Chicago Medical Center

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Larson is a Hematologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Larson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Patrick Stiff
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Advanced in Leukemia

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patrick Stiff is a Hematologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Stiff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Shira N. Dinner
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shira Dinner is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dinner has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Family Medicine

      Office

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Chan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Advanced in Leukemia

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephanie Tsai is a Hematologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Tsai has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Sisbarro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Sisbarro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Beta Thalassemia, Thalassemia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Advanced in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sucha Nand is a Hematologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Nand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Thalassemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Scott Smith
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Loyola University Medical Center

      2160 S 1st Ave, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Smith is a Hematologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Advanced in Leukemia

      Advanced Liver And Gastrointestinal Disease Center

      610 S Maple Ave, 
      Oak Park, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunita Nathan is a Hematologist in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Nathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Distinguished in Leukemia

      Rush University Medical Center

      1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Celalettin Ustun is a Hematologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ustun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Jeffrey Cilley
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Oncology | Hematology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      5140 N. California Ave., Suite 600-GMP, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Cilley, MD, a medical oncologist at Endeavor Health, guides patients through complex diagnoses by bridging science with empathy. He helps individuals understand their treatment options and supports shared decision-making during a challenging time. Dr. Cilley emphasizes companionship and coaching as part of his care approach, and is excited about innovations that personalize cancer therapy and reduce side effects. Dr. Cilley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Yasmin Abaza is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Abaza has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      Distinguished in Leukemia
      Hematology | Oncology
      675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lucy Godley is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Godley has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Experienced in Leukemia

      Office

      2160 S 1st Ave Bldg 54, 
      Maywood, IL 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kathleen Phelan is a Hematologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Phelan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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      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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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 Maywood, IL?

      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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