The 20 Best Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

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The 20 Best Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Doctors in Virginia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 378 doctor with experience in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) near Virginia, US. Of these, 226 are Experienced, 116 are Advanced, 35 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Elite in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mrinal Patnaik is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Patnaik is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Timothy M. Davis
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Internal Medicine

    Abingdon Physician Partners - Regional Cancer Center At Johnston Memorial Hospital

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Tamara L. Musgrave
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology

    Ballad Health Cancer Care

    743 Island Road, 
    Bristol, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Musgrave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Thrombocytopenia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Angiosarcoma.

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    Anthony T. Desalvo
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology

    Abingdon Physician Partners - Regional Cancer Center At Johnston Memorial Hospital

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony DeSalvo, MD, believes the best care comes from both science and compassion, especially during life's most difficult moments. He chose to specialize in oncology because it's rapidly advancing field that allows him to support patients when they need it most. After an internal medicine rotation, he explored several career paths but felt a strong connection to oncology and the opportunity it provides to make a meaningful difference. Originally from upstate New York, Dr. DeSalvo first came to the Appalachian Highlands to attend Virginia Tech and fell in love with the region. He was drawn back by the honesty and faith of the people here. In his free time, he enjoys restoring his pre-Civil War farmhouse, hiking and swimming. Dr. Desalvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Nicholas A. Cook
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology

    Ballad Health Cancer Center - SW VA Cancer Center

    671 Highway 58 East, 
    Norton, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Thrombocytopenia.

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

    Regional Cancer Center At JMH

    16000 Johnston Memorial Dr, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. More is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Colorectal Cancer.

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

    BHMA Hematology And Oncology- Bristol Island Rd

    743 Island Rd, 
    Bristol, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    19936 Interlachen Cir, 
    Ashburn, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Khetpal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Colorectal Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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

    Ballad Health Cancer Care

    743 Island Road, 
    Bristol, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Prill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Hodgkin Lymphoma.

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

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Keng is a Hematologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Keng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Handy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 20, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Animesh Pardanani is a Hematologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Pardanani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Myelofibrosis, Systemic Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Ballen is a Hematologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Ballen has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Bon Secours Maryview Outpatient Infusion

    355 Crawford St Ste 300, 
    Portsmouth, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lloyd Shabazz is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Shabazz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Sickle Cell Disease.

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

    Hematology-Oncology Associates Of Fredericksburg Inc.

    4501 Empire Ct, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Mauer is an Oncologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Mauer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

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

    Virginia Cancer Specialists - Arlington

    1100 N Glebe Rd Ste 1600, 
    Arlington, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Feigert is an Oncologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Feigert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

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

    Hematology-Oncology Associates Of Fredericksburg Inc.

    4501 Empire Ct, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Vaughn is a Hematologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Vaughn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Thrombocytopenia, Multiple Myeloma, and Anemia.

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

    Hematology-Oncology Associates Of Fredericksburg - The Pines

    4545 Empire Ct, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Whitehurst is a Hematologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Whitehurst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Whitehurst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Virginia Oncology Associates

    1051 Loftis Blvd Ste 100, 
    Newport News, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Paschold is a Hematologist in Newport News, Virginia. Dr. Paschold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

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

    Virginia Oncology Associates

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 102, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lee is an Oncologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Anemia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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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