The 20 Best Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Doctors Near Me in Greenvale, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 172 doctor with experience in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) near Greenvale, NY. Of these, 128 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Konopleva, MD, Phd, is Professor, Oncology, Professor, Molecular Pharmacology, Director, Leukemia Program and Co-Director, Blood Cancer Institute, at Montefiore Einstein. Her clinic focus centers on treating patients with hematologic malignancies, with an emphasis on acute myeloid and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She has additional expertise in treating patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome and chronic myeloid leukemia. Dr. Konopleva is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite 308, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Polish
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Kurzyna is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Kurzyna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Crisis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

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

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shyamala Navada is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Navada is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    2200 Northern Blvd Ste 111, 
    Greenvale, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dilip Patel is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein C Deficiency, Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Protein S Deficiency, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    2800 Marcus Avenue, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hebrew

    Dr. Mark A. Hoffman is the Section Head of Hematology at Long Island Jewish's Division of Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Hoffman is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and was listed as one of the Best Doctors in America, from 2003 through 2007. His interests include breast cancer, gynecologic malignancies, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and malignant lymphomas. Dr. Hoffman is also focused on the development of communication skills in oncology and supportive care. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Oncology | Hematology
    225 Community Drive, Suite 160, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hal Gerstein is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Gerstein is rated as an Experienced 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 Carcinoid Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Richter Syndrome.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    2800 Marcus Avenue, Suite 200, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Ramek is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Ramek 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 Protein S Deficiency, Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Protein C Deficiency, and Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    2800 Marcus Avenue, Suite 200, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nirmala Shevde is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Shevde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite 306, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Forte is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Forte 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 Danon Disease, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, and Multiple Myeloma.

    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Oncology | Hematology
    1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite 308, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Arena is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Arena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Arena is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

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

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Jou, MD is an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Jou is an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Jou s practice is solely dedicated to the treatment of patients with benign and malignant hematologic disorders where she focusses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. She is involved in clinical research at Monter Cancer Center and actively enrolls patients in clinical trials. After graduating from the Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Jou earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. She trained in Internal Medical and Hematology/Oncology at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Jou is an active member of the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Jou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jou is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

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

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese
    Offers Telehealth

    Kit Cheng, MD, is the Program Director of the Medical Oncology and Hematology Fellowship Program for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. In this role, she is committed to the recruitment and education of future generations of physicians. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, she is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. As an attending physician based at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Cheng specializes in breast cancer and gynecology oncology, namely cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and vaginal cancer. She is a principal investigator and sub principal investigator in multiple breast and gynecologic oncology clinical trials. She maintains an active medical practice focusing on compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Dr. Cheng earned her medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She trained in Internal Medicine and Hematology/Oncology at North Shore University Hospital where she was also Chief Fellow. Dr. Cheng is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and is fluent in Cantonese and English. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Cheng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

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

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Kolitz, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Malignant Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute where he guides the clinical care and research activities of faculty and fellows. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Kolitz has been a member of the Leukemia Core Committee of the CALGB/Alliance since 1993. He has focused on the development, conduct and publication of innovative clinical trials for the treatment of hematologic malignancies, especially acute leukemia. He has been principal investigator for numerous novel drug trials and has been involved in multiple national and international collaborations, leading to over 200 publications. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Kolitz focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care. Dr. Kolitz earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine. He trained in Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Hematology and Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Kolitz is an active member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kolitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kolitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

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

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven L. Allen, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in benign and malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Benign Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Allen focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Allen has been the principal investigator for numerous drug trials and has collaborated with several basic science labs, resulting in over 150 publications. Among his many professional affiliations, he is most active with the American Society of Hematology, having served in numerous leadership positions and committees. In addition, he is a dedicated member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Empire State Hematology and Oncology Society, and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Allen earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine and hematology/oncology at New York Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Follicular Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Allen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Hematology | Oncology
    450 Lakeville Road, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jaime Andres Suarez Londono, MD, MBA, MS, is the associate director of the adult transplantation and cellular therapy program at Northwell Cancer Institute. After completing medical school in Medellin, Colombia, Dr. Londono did a residency at Columbia University's St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital and a fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He then spent eight years as an assistant professor at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center, where he held several leadership roles in the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, and in the stem cell transplant programI was inspired to study hematology, oncology and transplantation because advances in the field are bringing new hope and transforming the lives of our patients in a positive way, says Dr. Londono, who believes that the future of cancer treatment lies in personalized medicine approaches, such as immunotherapy and genetic therapy.Dr. Londono joined Northwell Cancer Institute to continue his research on improving outcomes and expanding access to life saving stem cell transplants and cellular therapies. My goal is to advance the field so we can overcome the challenges of limited donor compatibility and patient eligibility, ensuring more people benefit from transformative treatments, he says.Dr. Londono and his team have authored more than a dozen scientific papers, and his current work is gaining international recognition. Beyond research, he is passionate about public outreach through the American Society of Hematology, serving as co- director of the of Health Volunteers Overseas LATAM. He was honored with the Golden Apple Award from the American Society of Hematology's Health Volunteers Overseas program in recognition of his contributions to global health.Dr. Londono is the founder of a startup dedicated to alleviating physician shortages in the United States. With an eye toward the future, Dr. Londono recently earned an MBA and an MS in Healthcare Leadership from Cornell University. I wanted to study the global healthcare landscape how medicine is delivered in different countries, what lessons we can learn, and the nuances of biotech companies and market dynamics, he explains.Outside of medicine, Dr. Londono pursues his passion for cuisine by taking classes at the American Culinary Institute. Yet his most rewarding moments come at the bedside. My patients are truly 'patient' often spending three or four weeks in the hospital. It's incredibly inspiring to witness their resilience, commitment, and humility. They are the reason I work so hard. Dr. Londono is rated as an Advanced 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), Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Londono is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    Transplant Surgery

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruthee-lu Bayer is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Bayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Bayer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I am a board certified hematologist and medical oncologist. I specialize in caring for patients with hematologic malignancies and specifically myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and aplastic anemia (AA). Dr. Shastri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Adult T-Cell Leukemia, Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Montefiore Medical Park At Eastchester

    1695 Eastchester Road, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi

    Amit K. Verma, MD, is Chair, Department of Oncology, Associate Director of Translational Science, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, Professor, Medical Oncology and Professor, Developmental & Molecular Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Verma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Montefiore Medical Park At Eastchester

    1695 Eastchester Road, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Noah Kornblum is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kornblum is rated as a Distinguished 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 Adult T-Cell Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Office

    2200 Northern Blvd Ste 111, 
    Greenvale, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajasree Roy is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Roy is rated as an Advanced 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 Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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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 Greenvale, NY?

    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 Greenvale, NY?

    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 Greenvale, NY?

    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 Greenvale, NY?

    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 Greenvale, NY?

    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 Greenvale, NY?

    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 Greenvale, NY?

    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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