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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 448 doctor with experience in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) near New Jersey, US. Of these, 317 are Experienced, 93 are Advanced, 35 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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

    Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center — Cherry Hill

    2211 Chapel Avenue, 
    Cherry Hill, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aziz Nazha is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Nazha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Nazha is board certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Nazha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth

    480 Red Hill Rd, 
    Middletown, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Virginia Klimek is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Middletown, New Jersey. Dr. Klimek is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Regional Cancer Care Associates

    92 2nd St Ste 301, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Faderl is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Faderl is rated as an Elite 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 Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    Regional Cancer Care Associates Freehold

    326 Professional View Drive, 
    Freehold Township, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bhavesh Balar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Freehold Township, New Jersey. Dr. Balar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Balar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Medical Group Hematology Oncology

    100 Madison Avenue, Carol G Simon Cancer Center 2nd Floor Null, 
    Morristown, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Triple board-certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology, Dr. Mohamad Cherry is medical director of Hematology at Atlantic Health System. He joins Atlantic Hematology Oncology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center's Stephenson Cancer Center, bringing years of clinical knowledge and expertise.With specialty training from some of the nation's most skilled clinicians, Dr. Cherry attained some of his clinical training at the leukemia department at MD Anderson and his fellowship in hematology/oncology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center's Stephenson Cancer Center. He performed two residencies - an internal medicine residency at Staten Island University Hospital and a laboratory medicine residency at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in Lebanon. Previously, Dr. Cherry attained his medical degree at Lebanese University and performed his internship at Sacre Coeur Hospital-Lebanese University. He also earned a master of science degree in clinical and translational research from University of Oklahoma College of Public Health.Dr. Cherry remains on staff as clinical associate professor of hematology/oncology at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center's Stephenson Cancer Center. He is also the director of its hematology/oncology fellowship program and co-chairs the Academy of Teaching Scholars Faculty Development, Education and Mentoring Committee. Other administrative roles include co-chair of the leukemia working group at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute Blood Cancer Consortium.As a principal investigator of multiple clinical trials, Dr. Cherry has performed groundbreaking research in niche areas that include epigenetics and development of new therapeutics in relapsed and refractory blood cancers. He has developed teaching materials and book chapters, and has lectured both nationally and internationally.Dr. Cherry continues to serves as a mentor and an advisor to fellows, residents and medical students. He contributes to continuing education, public health, and professional development, and has won awards and funding for both his research and his clinical pursuits. Dr. Cherry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Midline Lethal Granuloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Cherry is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cherry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Medical Group Advanced Care Oncology And Hematology

    901 West Main Street, Statesir Cancer Center Null, 
    Freehold, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maithili Rao, MD, is a senior health care entrepreneur board-certified in medical oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with Advanced Care Oncology and Hematology Associates (ACOHA), part of Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Her professional career includes building a worldclass oncology practice across six counties with 30 practitioners, serving as a medical executive board member at Overlook Hospital, and working as the enterprise medical director of Practice Growth and Integration at Atlantic Medical Group. Dr. Rao has championed an integrated approach to treating cancer and blood disorders, focusing on personalizing patient care, quality, and communication.At each oncology treatment site, Dr. Rao has successfully incorporated palliative care, genetic counseling, dietitians, navigators, social workers, onsite lab and pharmacy services, access to clinical trials, an infusion suite for chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and advanced molecular testing. These integrations enable her to deliver high-quality clinical care and innovative treatment protocols with a unique, holistic, patient-centered approach. She treats all forms of blood disease and cancer, with a special focus on breast cancer.Dr. Rao currently serves as the enterprise medical director of oncology and other specialties for Atlantic Health System (AHS), a multi-award-winning, seven-hospital, nonprofit, integrated health care network in northern New Jersey. AHS has over 400 sites of care, 300 physician practices, and 17,000 team members. Dr. Rao provides clinical and strategic direction for cancer care and has successfully transformed cancer care in New Jersey from a community-focused initiative to a leading oncology center that rivals prestigious competitors in New York City.Dr. Rao has been recognized by the American Cancer Society as a Medical Honoree and has been voted by her peers as New Jersey Monthly’s Top Doctor for over 13 years, among other accolades. Dr. Rao is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology, and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Rao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Rao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Care Oncology & Hematology

    385 Morris Avenue, 
    Springfield, NJ 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua A. Strauss, MD, is a hematologist-oncologist with Advanced Care Oncology and Hematology Associates (ACOHA), part of the Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). He is fellowship-trained and double-board-certified in medical oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has more than 15 years of experience taking care of patients with a variety of malignancies and blood disorders. Dr. Strauss especially takes pride in treating his patients with compassion and going the extra mile to deliver the highest quality of care.Dr. Strauss strives to incorporate the most up-to-date knowledge in the field with an approach geared to the needs of each individual patient. He maintains clinical interests in gastrointestinal, urologic and gynecologic cancers, as well as leukemia, lymphoma and benign blood disorders. Dr. Strauss joined ACOHA in 2015.After earning his medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, where he graduated with special distinction for research in medical oncology, Dr. Strauss completed his residency in internal medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center. He then completed fellowship training in hematology/oncology at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, also in NYC, where he participated in high-level research and published several peer-reviewed articles in gastrointestinal cancer.Dr. Strauss has been voted by physician colleagues as a “Top Doctor” in New Jersey Monthly magazine every year since 2020. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology, and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Strauss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Strauss is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Strauss is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atlantic Medical Group Advanced Care Oncology And Hematology

    901 West Main Street, Statesir Cancer Center Null, 
    Freehold, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashish Khot, MD, is a fellowship-trained physician specializing in hematology/oncology with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in hematology and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating blood disorders including anemia, leukemia, lymphoma and cancers of various organs, particularly lung, genitourinary, gastrointestinal and thoracic malignancies.Dr. Khot embraces a patient-centric approach, educating and empowering his patients and their families to make well-informed decisions regarding their health care. He strongly believes in fostering open communication among patients, their caregivers, and all collaborating physicians, ensuring that their care remains seamlessly coordinated throughout their challenging medical journeys.After earning his medical degree at Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India, Dr. Khot performed an internal medicine residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Medical Center (now called Mt. Sinai West/Morningside) in New York City. He then received specialized training in a hematology and oncology fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY.In addition to his clinical roles, Dr. Khot is the regional medical director, eastern region at Atlantic Medical Group, overseeing multiple subspecialist clinicians and pediatric practices. He is the associate medical director for GU oncology for community oncology given his special interest in genitourinary cancer. He is a national speaker on bladder and kidney cancers. He serves on several Atlantic Health System committees, including the Overlook Medical Center Blood Bank and Transfusion Committee, as well as the Union Essex Regional Council, AMG Nomination Committee and AMG Health Equity Committee. He regularly lectures and provides teaching rotations for IM and family medicine residents and medical students at Atlantic Health System hospitals.Dr. Ashish Khot is consistently recognized as a “Top Doctor” by New Jersey Monthly magazine by his peers. He is multilingual, speaking fluent Hindi and Marathi, among other languages. Dr. Khot is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Khot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Urothelial Cancer. Dr. Khot is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khot is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamie Koprivnikar is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Koprivnikar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Koprivnikar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mccloskey is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Mccloskey 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 Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mccloskey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Donato is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Donato is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Donato is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack

    92 2nd Street, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Linder is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Linder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Aplastic Anemia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Linder is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

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

    Regional Cancer Care Associates, LLC

    57 Kent Road, 
    Howell, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Nahum is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Howell, New Jersey. Dr. Nahum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Nahum is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Hematology.

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

    Summit Medical Group PA

    1 Diamond Hill Rd, 
    Berkeley Heights, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Mills is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Dr. Mills is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM). Dr. Mills is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Summit Medical Group Oncology

    1 Diamond Hill Road, 
    Berkeley Heights, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Wax is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Dr. Wax is rated as a Distinguished 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 Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Gastric Lymphoma, and Polycythemia Vera. Dr. Wax is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wax is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    480 Red Hill Road, 
    Middletown, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tamanna Haque is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Middletown, New Jersey. Dr. Haque is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Haque is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Oncology And Hematology Specialists, PA

    333 Route 46 West, 
    Mountain Lakes, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Fazal Bari is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Dr. Bari is rated as a Distinguished 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Bari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn Hematology/Oncology Voorhees

    200 Bowman Drive, Suite E125, 
    Voorhees, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Greenberg is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Voorhees, New Jersey. Dr. Greenberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Greenberg is board certified in Medical Oncology, 1997, Hematology, 1996, and Internal Medicine, 1993. Dr. Greenberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carol G. Simon Cancer Center

    100 Madison Avenue, Suite C3402, 
    Morristown, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Muhammad Abbasi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Abbasi 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 Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Abbasi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Abbasi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Cancer Care Of New Jersey, PC

    40 Bey Lea Road, Suite B102, 
    Toms River, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chirag Shah is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Toms River, New Jersey. Dr. Shah 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 Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Subacute Combined Degeneration, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine.

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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 in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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 New Jersey, 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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