The 20 Best Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Doctors Near Me in Walnut Creek, CA

Find the Top Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) near Walnut Creek, CA. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology

    Office

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

    Jose Ochoa is a Hematologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Ochoa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

    Michael P Sherman MD PhD A Medical Corporation

    500 Lennon Ln, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Sherman is an Oncologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

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

    Abinav Baweja is a Hematologist in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Baweja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Thrombocytopenia, Aleukemic Leukemia Cutis (ALC), B-Cell Lymphoma, and Orchiectomy.

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    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

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

    Tiffany Svahn is an Oncologist in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Svahn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

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

    Jewel Johl is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Johl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Neuroepithelioma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

    400 Taylor Blvd Ste 202, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Robles is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Robles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

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

    Gigi Chen is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

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

    Aditi Choudhry is a Hematologist in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Choudhry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Aleukemic Leukemia Cutis (ALC).

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

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

    Tiffany Svahn is an Oncologist in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Svahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Colorectal Cancer.

    Kevin B. Knopf
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    2001 Dwight Way, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Knopf is an Oncologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Knopf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Knopf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Palliative Medicine

    John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

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

    Smita Chandra is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Volkmann Contracture, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

    John Muir Cancer Center

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

    Yubao Wang is an Oncologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

    Michael P Sherman MD PhD A Medical Corporation

    500 Lennon Ln, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Superfin is a Hematologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Superfin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Internal Medicine

    Michael P Sherman MD PhD A Medical Corporation

    500 Lennon Ln, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gauri Sharma is an Internal Medicine provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Glioma, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    Park Shadelands Medical Offices

    320 Lennon Lane, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Chen is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Dehydration. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Internal Medicine

    John Muir Physician Network

    3466 Mt Diablo Blvd Ste C104, 
    Lafayette, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Simmons is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, California. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

    Office

    400 Taylor Blvd Ste 201, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sudhathi Chichili is a Hematologist in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Chichili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    400 Taylor Blvd Ste 201, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ernest Lo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Lo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AmoL), Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

    Office

    400 Taylor Blvd Ste 201, 
    Pleasant Hill, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravinder Arora is an Oncologist in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Arora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

    Diablo Valley Oncology And Hematology Medical Group Inc.

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

    Yelena Krupitskaya is an Oncologist in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Krupitskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Aleukemic Leukemia Cutis (ALC).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)?

    Myelodysplastic syndrome is a group of disorders in which the blood cells produced in the bone marrow do not mature into healthy cells. This leaves you with fewer healthy blood cells in your body. The blood cells that have matured may not function properly.

    Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a form of cancer. In about a third of people, MDS may develop into acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

    When should I see a Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) doctor near Walnut Creek, 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) doctor near Walnut Creek, 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) doctors near Walnut Creek, 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) doctors near Walnut Creek, 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) doctor near Walnut Creek, 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) doctor near Walnut Creek, 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) doctors near Walnut Creek, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) 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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