The 20 Best POEMS Syndrome Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in POEMS Syndrome near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in POEMS Syndrome
    Advanced in POEMS Syndrome

    Justin P. Quock, MD Private Practice

    929 Clay St, Ste 207, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centric care. Dr. Quock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Thrombocytopenia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Quock is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Quock is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in POEMS Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in POEMS Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology

    Cutaneous Lymphoma Clinic

    1701 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Wei Ai is a blood cancer specialist who cares for adults with conditions such as Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, including cutaneous lymphomas, which primarily involve the skin. She also sees patients needing blood and bone marrow transplantation. In her research, Ai focuses on novel approaches to lymphoma treatment, especially targeted agents for T-cell lymphomas. Her studies often lead to clinical trials of new therapies that target cancer at the molecular level. Ai earned a doctoral degree in microbiology and immunology as well as her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF, followed by fellowship training in medical oncology at Stanford. Dr. Ai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology. Dr. Ai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in POEMS Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in POEMS Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology

    Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, And Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lawrence D. Kaplan, a hematologist-oncologist, directs UCSF's lymphoma program. He is an international leader in the treatment of lymphoma and HIV-associated lymphoma. In his research, Kaplan is particularly interested in developing new treatments for lymphoma and the HIV-related form of this cancer. Kaplan earned his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed a residency in medicine at Boston Medical Center and completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF. He joined UCSF in 1985. Kaplan's professional activities include serving on the Lymphoma Working Group of the AIDS Malignancy Consortium, a clinical trials group supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). He formerly chaired the group's steering committee. He also serves on the lymphoma committee of Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, a national research group sponsored by the NCI. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), B-Cell Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kaplan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome

    Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Evan Walker is a gastrointestinal oncologist who cares for patients with cancers of the digestive system, particularly those of the pancreas, esophagus and stomach. Walker's research focuses on developing new cancer treatments through the design and conduct of clinical trials. He also studies genetic and environmental risk factors for cancer, and he is especially interested in the relationship between the human microbiome (microorganisms living in the body) and the development of pancreatic cancer. Walker earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed a residency and chief residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology and oncology. Walker is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and American Association for Cancer Research, and he has received ASCO's Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award and Merit Award. He also has a strong interest in medical education. At UCSF, he co-directs an educational program on clinical research (studying humans to advance medical knowledge and treatments) for internal medicine residents as well as a course on narrative medicine (an approach to medicine informed by understanding patients' life stories) for medical students. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Stomach Cancer. Dr. Walker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology | Transplant Surgery

    Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, And Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

    400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Charalambos (Babis) Andreadis specializes in bone marrow transplantation for adults and in treating Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma. He cares for patients at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research, published widely in scientific journals, examines genetic and other factors that affect how patients respond to therapy, including degrees of drug toxicity. He also studies patient outcomes in these disorders. Andreadis earned his medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in 1998. He completed a residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he joined the faculty in 2004. He also earned a master's degree in clinical epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on pharmacogenetics, the study of how genes impact an individual's response to medications. Dr. Andreadis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Andreadis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, Hematology and American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology. Dr. Andreadis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome

    Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, And Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

    400 Parnassus Ave # 4, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Spinner is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Spinner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome

    Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, And Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

    400 Parnassus Ave # 4, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhav Seshadri is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Seshadri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome

    Pacific Hematology Oncology Assoc

    2100 Webster St Ste 225, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Behler is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Behler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Hematology
    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Hematology

    Univ Of California Home Care Serv

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Hege is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hege is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, and Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.

    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome

    Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, And Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 4, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lloyd Damon is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Damon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Oncology
    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Oncology

    Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, And Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 4, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nina Shah is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome

    San Francisco VA Medical Center

    4150 Clement St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Hsu is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses POEMS Syndrome.

    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome
    Experienced in POEMS Syndrome

    ABSMC Comprehensive Cancer Center

    2001 Dwight Way, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oleg Krijanovski is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Krijanovski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Krijanovski is board certified in Hematology - Board Certified and Medical Oncology - Board Certified. Dr. Krijanovski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in POEMS Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in POEMS Syndrome
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    San Leandro Medical Center

    2500 Merced Street, Second Floor, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Swati Andhavarapu is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Leandro, California. Dr. Andhavarapu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of POEMS Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Andhavarapu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of POEMS Syndrome?

    POEMS syndrome is a rare, mulitisystem disorder. POEMS stands for the disorder's features, which may include Polyneuropathy, Organomegaly, Endocrinopathy, Monoclonal gammopathy, and Skin changes. Signs and symptoms may include progressive sensorimotor polyneuropathy; enlarged liver, spleen, and/or lymph nodes; a disorder of the endocrine glands (often with multiple abnormalities); a monoclonal plasma cell proliferative disorder; and darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation). Various other symptoms may also occur and may vary among affected people. The underlying cause of the disorder is not well understood.

    When should I see a POEMS Syndrome doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a POEMS Syndrome doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank POEMS Syndrome doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by POEMS Syndrome doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a POEMS Syndrome doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the POEMS Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different POEMS Syndrome 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 POEMS Syndrome doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my POEMS Syndrome 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 POEMS Syndrome 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 POEMS Syndrome doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the POEMS Syndrome 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 POEMS Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the POEMS Syndrome 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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