The 20 Best Leukemia Doctors Near Me in Lido Beach, NY
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Jonathan Kolitz, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Malignant Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute where he guides the clinical care and research activities of faculty and fellows. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Kolitz has been a member of the Leukemia Core Committee of the CALGB/Alliance since 1993. He has focused on the development, conduct and publication of innovative clinical trials for the treatment of hematologic malignancies, especially acute leukemia. He has been principal investigator for numerous novel drug trials and has been involved in multiple national and international collaborations, leading to over 200 publications. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Kolitz focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care. Dr. Kolitz earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine. He trained in Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Hematology and Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Kolitz is an active member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kolitz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kolitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
The Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Research and Treatment Program has become a landmark for CLL patients worldwide. Dr. Kanti Rai has been involved in diagnosing and treating CLL for almost 40 years and the staging system that bears his name came out of his early breakthrough research. His particular areas of interest are: natural history of CLL, improving prognostic features of this disease and developing newer strategies of therapy which are hypothesis-driven. Dr. Rai is an active member of the International Workshop on CLL (iwCLL) and Dr. Keating s Global CLL Foundation. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH). In 2006, Dr. Rai served as the President of ASH. He was the recipient of ASCO s David Karnofsky Memorial Award in 2012. In 2013, Dr. Rai was honored with the iwCLL David Galton award. In 2014 he was presented with ASH s Wallace H. Coulter Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Rai is the Joel Finkelstein Cancer Foundation Professor of Medicine, and Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY. Dr. Rai is rated as an Elite 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 Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, and Richter Syndrome. Dr. Rai is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.
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Jacqueline Barrientos is a Hematologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Barrientos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Leukemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
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Jen Chin is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, New York. Dr. Chin 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 Polycythemia Vera, Hemochromatosis, Chronic T-Cell Leukemia (CTCL), Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
Douglas Gladstone is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Gladstone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
Ruthee-lu Bayer is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Bayer is rated as an Advanced 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 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Bayer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
Steven L. Allen, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in benign and malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Benign Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Allen focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Allen has been the principal investigator for numerous drug trials and has collaborated with several basic science labs, resulting in over 150 publications. Among his many professional affiliations, he is most active with the American Society of Hematology, having served in numerous leadership positions and committees. In addition, he is a dedicated member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Empire State Hematology and Oncology Society, and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Allen earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine and hematology/oncology at New York Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced 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, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Allen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
Bradley Goldberg, MD, is an attending physician based at the Monter Cancer Center where he specializes in treating patients with both benign and malignant hematologic conditions. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology, Dr. Goldberg maintains an active practice where he focuses on compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. He is part of the team rotating through the inpatient malignant hematology service at North Shore University Hospital (located on 7 Monti). Dr. Goldberg earned his medical degree at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency and his medical oncology and hematology fellowship at the Northwell Health program located at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is an active member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Goldberg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
Erin Jou, MD is an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Jou is an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Jou s practice is solely dedicated to the treatment of patients with benign and malignant hematologic disorders where she focusses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. She is involved in clinical research at Monter Cancer Center and actively enrolls patients in clinical trials. After graduating from the Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Jou earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. She trained in Internal Medical and Hematology/Oncology at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Jou is an active member of the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Jou is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jou is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.
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Arlene Redner is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Redner 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 Optic Glioma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Febrile Neutropenia. Dr. Redner is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology.
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Suchitra Acharya is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Acharya 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 Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Blood Clots. Dr. Acharya is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology.
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Anshul Vagrecha is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Vagrecha 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 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sickle Cell Disease, and Febrile Neutropenia. Dr. Vagrecha is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology.
Brenton Francisco is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Francisco 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Hemophilia A, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Hemoglobin SC Disease. Dr. Francisco is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology.
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Alexandra Satty is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Satty 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 Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Fanconi Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, Leukocytosis, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Satty is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology.
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Julie Krystal is a Pediatrics specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Krystal is rated as an Experienced 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 Neuroblastoma, Medulloblastoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hepatoblastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Krystal is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics/Hematology-Oncology.
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Craig Devoe, MD, MHCM, is Chief of the Don Monti Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Medical Oncology, Dr. Devoe specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies (colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer), and cutaneous malignancies (malignant melanoma) at the Monter Cancer Center where he maintains an active practice focused on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. In addition, Dr. Devoe is a research investigator through the Northwell Health Cancer Institute s NCORP (NCI Community Oncology Research Program) grant and industry-sponsored trials. He works closely with the Cancer Institute s clinical trials office in terms of medical oversight of processes and operations, having completed a training program in clinical research design through the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Devoe has served as a member of the Alliance Audit Committee performing oversight at other nationally based cancer programs. After earning his medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook School of Medicine, Dr. Devoe trained in internal medicine at NYU Langone Long Island and completed his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at SUNY Stony Brook. Dr. Devoe furthered his leadership and managerial skills by earning a master s in Health Care Management degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Devoe is an active member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Devoe is rated as an Experienced 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Devoe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.
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Stephanie Boisclair, MD, is a bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy, and lymphoma specialist at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She is an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where she completed her hematology and oncology fellowship. Dr. Boisclair earned her medical degree from the American University of Antigua and completed her internal medicine residency at Memorial Healthcare System in Florida.She is the recipient of the ASCO Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award for her work on clinical trials aimed at optimizing outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia. Her research focuses on post-transplant relapse and strategies to improve graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) outcomes. Dr. Boisclair is a member of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT), and the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT). She collaborates with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to promote patient education and health literacy around bone marrow transplant and cellular therapies. Her passion for oncology is rooted in a desire to improve not only survival outcomes but also quality of life for individuals navigating cancer diagnoses and treatments.At Northwell, Dr. Boisclair is known for her compassionate, patient-centered approach. She emphasizes shared decision-making and tailoring treatment plans to reflect each patient's goals, values, and life circumstances. Some of the most meaningful moments come when patients feel seen and supported, she says. I remember one patient who, during a particularly anxious time, simply said, 'I'm glad you're here I know I can ask what I need to.' It reminded me how much trust and presence matter in helping people feel safe and cared for during vulnerable moments.She credits Northwell's interdisciplinary model encompassing physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, transplant coordinators, social workers and financial counselors with helping patients navigate the complex transplant journey.For Dr. Boisclair, the most rewarding part of her work is seeing patients not just survive but thrive. Every patient I care for teaches me something. Their courage through uncertainty motivates me every day to keep pushing forward in clinical care and research. Dr. Boisclair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Adult T-Cell Leukemia, and Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria. Dr. Boisclair is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
Jessica Caro is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Caro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Febrile Neutropenia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. Dr. Caro is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
Shams Shakil, MD, PhD, MS, is an attending physician based at the Monter Cancer Center where he specializes in the treatment of patients with benign and malignant hematologic conditions. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Shakil is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Shakil maintains an active medical practice focusing on compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. He earned his medical degree from Chittagong Medical College in Bangladesh, his PhD from Hiroshima University School of Medicine and his MS in Medical Informatics from the Oregon Health and Science University. His fellowship in Hematology/Oncology was completed at Brookdale University Hospital Center. Dr. Shakil has a research background in both surgical oncology and radiation oncology. He is an active member of the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Shakil 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
David Chitty, DO, MSc is an Attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center where he specializes in malignant hematology with a particular clinical interest in acute leukemias. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, Dr. Chitty maintains an active practice where he focuses on compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Dr. Chitty is a graduate of the Northwell Health Medical Oncology Translational Research Fellowship program. Prior to his Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, Dr. Chitty completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of Nova Southeastern University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Chitty also earned a Master s in Science degree at the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada in Cellular and Molecular Medicine. His work and research in the fields of medicine and oncology have been published in various peer-reviewed journals.Currently, his primary research interest is in the development and implementation of novel measurable residual disease assays. This work will allow clinicians to better implement targeted therapies into clinical practice for patients with resistant or residual disease following initial treatment. In addition, Dr. Chitty was instrumental in COVID-19 related research and continues to help push forward our understanding of COVID-19 disease in patients with cancer. Dr. Chitty is rated as an Experienced 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 Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Chitty is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026

















