The 20 Best Multiple Myeloma Doctors Near Me in waco, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Multiple Myeloma near waco, TX. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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13 providers found
    Distinguished in Multiple Myeloma
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Multiple Myeloma
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Texas Oncology Waco

    1700 W State Highway 6, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas J. Harris, MD, is an independent medical oncologist at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. He diagnoses and treats cancer using medications, such as chemotherapy. Every appointment with Dr. Harris starts with a conversation. He takes the time to answer all your questions - big and small. Dr. Harris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Harris is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, Hematology- American Board Of Internal Med/Hematology, Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, '- Hematology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Hematology- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Multiple Myeloma
    Distinguished in Multiple Myeloma
    Referral may be required

    Texas Oncology

    1700 W State Highway 6, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl G. Chakmakjian, DO, is an independent oncologist at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. He diagnoses and treats cancer using medications, such as chemotherapy. Every appointment with Dr. Chakmakjian starts with a conversation. He takes the time to answer all your questions - big and small. Dr. Chakmakjian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Chakmakjian is board certified in Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology. Dr. Chakmakjian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Referral may be required

    Cancer And Blood Specialists Of Texas PA

    3420 Pine Ave, 
    Waco, TX 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Baochong Chang is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. His clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Referral may be required

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    1700 W State Highway 6, 
    Woodway, TX 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Anderson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Woodway, Texas. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, and Thymic Epithelial Tumor. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rudranath Talukdar is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Talukdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Barnett is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Barnett is board certified in Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Barnett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nnewueze Amaechi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Amaechi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Amaechi is board certified in Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Hematology- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Amaechi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Encarnacion is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Encarnacion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Encarnacion is board certified in Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Encarnacion is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Elwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Elwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soni Jose is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Jose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center-Waco

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hitesh Singh is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Melanoma. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

    150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cesar Tula is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Tula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Anemia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Reticuloendotheliosis. Dr. Tula is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Multiple Myeloma
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Texas Oncology

    6520 Horizon Cir, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ofobuike N. Okani, MD, is an independent medical oncologist at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. He diagnoses and treats cancer using medications, such as chemotherapy. Every appointment with Dr. Okani starts with a conversation. He takes the time to answer all your questions - big and small. Dr. Okani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Okani is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, Hematology- American Board Of Internal Med/Hematology, '- Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, - Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Hematology- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Okani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Multiple Myeloma?

    Multiple myeloma is a rare cancer that occurs in bone marrow (soft tissue inside bones) in white blood cells called plasma cells that usually produce antibodies (immunoglobulins) which help the body to fight infection. However, in multiple myeloma the plasma cells become cancerous, producing a protein known by several names, including monoclonal immunoglobulin, monoclonal protein (M-protein), M-spike, or paraprotein. The cancerous plasma cells fill up the bone marrow, eventually spreading to the outside of the bones and weakening them, causing bone fractures. The cancerous plasma cells additionally begin producing high levels of an antibody (immunoglobulin) that increases the viscosity (thickness) of the blood, leading to clotting, which can further cause kidney damage. While levels of one antibody increase, others drop, increasing the risk of infections. Red blood cell counts also drop, causing anemia, while blood calcium levels increase, leading to dehydration, constipation, and confusion.   Types of multiple myeloma include smoldering myeloma, which usually occurs without symptoms, and plasmacytoma, which is marked by abnormal plasma cells that occur in only one bone, causing pain. Multiple myeloma mainly occurs in older people over the age of 60, males, African Americans, people who are obese, and those with a family history of multiple myeloma, or who have been diagnosed with a condition known as monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance (MGUS; see more about this condition below.)

    What type of doctors treat multiple myeloma?    

    Multiple myeloma is managed by a team of specialists who bring different areas of expertise to provide comprehensive care: 

    • Hematologists are blood and bone experts who often lead multiple myeloma treatment, focusing on how the disease affects blood and bone marrow. 
    • Oncologists are cancer specialists who manage chemotherapy and other treatments aimed at controlling multiple myeloma. 
    • Radiologists conduct imaging tests to monitor the disease and assess any spread or bone involvement. 
    • Orthopedic surgeons are sometimes consulted to address bone damage and fractures caused by multiple myeloma. 

    How does multiple myeloma progress?   

    Multiple myeloma typically progresses through stages, starting with the early “smoldering” phase, where symptoms are mild or not present. Over time, the disease may progress to active multiple myeloma, where symptoms like bone pain, fatigue, and frequent infections appear. As the disease advances, it affects more areas in the body, causing further damage to bones and organs. Treatment can slow progression, but multiple myeloma is generally considered a chronic condition, requiring ongoing care and monitoring. 

    How is multiple myeloma treated? 

    Treatment usually involves a combination of therapies tailored to the individual based on age, health, and stage of multiple myeloma. 

    • Chemotherapy uses drugs to target and kill cancer cells, helping to control the disease. 
    • Immunotherapy strengthens the immune system’s ability to fight the cancer, using medications that target myeloma cells. 
    • Stem Cell Transplant restores healthy blood cells by replacing damaged bone marrow, often following high-dose chemotherapy. 
    • Radiation Therapy targets specific bone lesions to reduce pain and prevent fractures. 

    What is the life expectancy of someone with multiple myeloma? 

    Survival rates for multiple myeloma can vary widely based on factors like age, overall health, what stage the multiple myeloma is in, and how well the cancer responds to treatment. When diagnosed during the early stages, the prognosis is generally more favorable. Thanks to advances in treatments, many people live several years after diagnosis. New therapies are constantly improving outcomes, offering hope for longer survival and a better quality of life. 

    When should I see a Multiple Myeloma doctor near waco, TX?

    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 Multiple Myeloma doctor near waco, TX?

    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 Multiple Myeloma doctors near waco, TX?

    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 Multiple Myeloma doctors near waco, TX?

    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 Multiple Myeloma doctor near waco, TX?

    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 Multiple Myeloma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Multiple Myeloma 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 Multiple Myeloma doctor near waco, TX?

    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 Multiple Myeloma 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 Multiple Myeloma 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 Multiple Myeloma doctors near waco, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Multiple Myeloma 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 Multiple Myeloma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Multiple Myeloma 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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