The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors Near Me in Worcester, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Leukemia near Worcester, MA. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Leukemia
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Leukemia
    Oncology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Czech

    Jan Cerny is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Cerny is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Cerny is board certified in Medical Oncology.

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

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Doreen Brettler is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 53 years. Dr. Brettler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Polycythemia Vera, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Brettler is board certified in Hematology , Hematology-Oncology , and Internal Medicine.

    Hematology | Oncology
    Hematology | Oncology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Poorva Bindal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Bindal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Schnitzler Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Bindal is board certified in Hematology , Internal Medicine , and Medical Oncology.

    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
      Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hospital Medicine

      UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

      119 Belmont Street, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      7+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cam Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 7 years. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. Dr. Le is board certified in Internal Medicine.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Advanced in Leukemia

      UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

      55 Lake Ave N, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Gerber is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Gerber is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Leukemia
      Advanced in Leukemia

      Umass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus

      55 Lake Ave N, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Muthalagu Ramanathan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Ramanathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

      55 Lake Ave N, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tariq Mughal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Mughal 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 Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Leukemia, Splenomegaly, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

      Office

      55 Lake Ave N Fl 2, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Keuker is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Keuker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      Saint Vincent Medical Group-Eaton Place Oncology

      1 Eaton Pl Ste 23, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Archana Agarwal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced 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 Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis, Hereditary Elliptocytosis, Hereditary Ovalocytosis, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Splenectomy.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Hematology

      Saint Vincent Medical Group-Eaton Place Oncology

      1 Eaton Pl Ste 23, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      A Siddiqui is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Methemoglobinemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Experienced in Leukemia

      Umass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus

      55 Lake Ave N, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Laurie Pearson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Pearson 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 Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Experienced in Leukemia

      UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

      55 Lake Ave N, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Glen Raffel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Raffel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Agranulocytosis, Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

      UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

      55 Lake Ave N, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Newburger is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Newburger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Neutropenia, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, Aase Syndrome, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Experienced in Leukemia

      Umass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus

      55 Lake Ave N, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stefanie Lowas is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Lowas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Nephrectomy.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Internal Medicine

      Reliant Medical Group Inc.

      5 Neponset St, 
      Worcester, MA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mohammed Wazir is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Wazir 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 Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Essential Thrombocythemia, Polycythemia Vera, and Orbital Pseudotumor.

      Experienced in Leukemia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Leukemia
      Family Medicine

      Ear Nose & Throat Associates Of Worcester Inc.

      246 Southbridge Rd, 
      Charlton, MA 
       (14.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Harrington is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlton, Massachusetts. Dr. Harrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome, Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, Fanconi Anemia, and Pure Red Cell Aplasia.

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      Last Updated: 04/28/2026

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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 Worcester, MA?

      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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