The 20 Best Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) near independence, MO. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Oncology Associates - A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Centerpoint Medical Center

    3889 S Jackson Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Mozayen is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Mozayen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Mozayen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3889 S Jackson Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Talley is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Talley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Talley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Oncology Associates - A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Centerpoint Medical Center

    3889 S Jackson Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Aruna Rokkam is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Rokkam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Rokkam is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Elite in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suman Kambhampati is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Kambhampati is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Kambhampati is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Elite in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Clinical Research Center

    4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Fairway, KS 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdulraheem Yacoub is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Fairway, Kansas. Dr. Yacoub is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polycythemia Vera, Myelofibrosis, Essential Thrombocythemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Yacoub is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology - 2012 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology - 2011. Dr. Yacoub is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Slovick is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Slovick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Multiple Myeloma, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Slovick is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Elite in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Jayhawk Primary Care Inc.

    2650 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, 
    Westwood, KS 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Skikne is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Westwood, Kansas. Dr. Skikne is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Skikne is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Briarcliff

    4150 North Mulberry Drive, Suite 150, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Venkatadri Beeki is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Beeki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dr. Beeki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology - 1995 , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology - 1996 , and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1992. Dr. Beeki is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    4881 Ne Goodview Cir, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Pendergrass is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Pendergrass is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobin SC Disease, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Sung is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Sung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft. Dr. Sung is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    4881 Northeast Goodview Circle, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Osgood is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Osgood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Polycythemia Vera, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Osgood is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1986. Dr. Osgood is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Briarcliff

    4150 North Mulberry Drive, Suite 150, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Ernst is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Ernst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Richter Syndrome. Dr. Ernst is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2009 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology - 2013 . Dr. Ernst is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Richard And Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion

    2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Westwood, KS 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Abhyankar is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Westwood, Kansas. Dr. Abhyankar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Abhyankar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology - 1992 and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics - 1990. Dr. Abhyankar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Richard And Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion

    2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Westwood, KS 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Mcguirk is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Westwood, Kansas. Dr. Mcguirk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mcguirk is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology - 1997. Dr. Mcguirk is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Richard And Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion

    2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Westwood, KS 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Mushtaq is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Westwood, Kansas. Dr. Mushtaq is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mushtaq is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology - 2020 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2017. Dr. Mushtaq is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Richard And Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion

    2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Westwood, KS 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Somali, Swahili, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leyla Shune is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Westwood, Kansas. Dr. Shune is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Multiple Myeloma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shune is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology - 2015. Dr. Shune is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    Clinical Research Center

    4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Fairway, KS 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anurag Singh is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Fairway, Kansas. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology - 2013. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Town Plaza Family Practice-Prairie Village

    6936 Mission Rd Ste 202, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randy Luzania is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Luzania is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Luzania is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Family Medicine

    University Health Primary Care Lakewood Pavilion

    7900 Lees Summit Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Jinming Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), Leukemia, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    4881 Northeast Goodview Circle, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmi Chintala is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Chintala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Dr. Chintala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology - 2011. Dr. Chintala is currently accepting new patients.

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    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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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