The 20 Best Polycythemia Vera Doctors Near Me in Berkeley, CA

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The 20 Best Polycythemia Vera Doctors near Berkeley, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Polycythemia Vera near Berkeley, CA. Of these, 53 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Oleg I. Krijanovski
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera

    ABSMC Comprehensive Cancer Center

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

    Oleg Krijanovski is a Hematologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Krijanovski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Krijanovski is currently accepting new patients.

    Uma Suryadevara
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    ABSMC Comprehensive Cancer Center

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

    Uma Suryadevara is a Hematologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Suryadevara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Suryadevara is currently accepting new patients.

    Kevin B. Knopf
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    2001 Dwight Way, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Knopf is an Oncologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Knopf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Knopf is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera

    Alta Bates Medical Center-Herrick Campus

    2001 Dwight Way, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajesh Behl is an Oncologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Behl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Milana Dolezal is a Hematologist in Emeryville, California. Dr. Dolezal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    Office

    5800 Hollis St Fl 4, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anjali Sibley is a Hematologist in Emeryville, California. Dr. Sibley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Medicine Partners

    6121 Hollis St Ste 400, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Tim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Tim has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Breast Cancer, High Cholesterol, and COVID-19.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology | Oncology

    Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center - Oncology And Hematology

    3701 Broadway, 3rd Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashok Pai is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Pai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Pulmonary Embolism, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Sickle Cell Disease. Dr. Pai is currently accepting new patients.

    Gauri D. Kelekar
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    2324 Sacramento Street Care Center

    2324 Sacramento Street, Suite 111, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gauri Kelekar is an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kelekar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma. Dr. Kelekar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine

    Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Yee is an Internal Medicine provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    Birthmarks & Vascular Anomalies Center

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Cornett is an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cornett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Shwartzman Phenomenon, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Hereditary Ovalocytosis, Hereditary Elliptocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    333 Turk St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alisa Oberschelp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Oberschelp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hepatitis C, Anemia, and Hepatitis.

    Catherine C. Smith
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology

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

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

    Dr. Catherine Smith is a hematologist-oncologist who cares for patients with acute leukemia and myeloproliferative neoplasms (blood cancers that occur when the body overproduces one of the blood cell types). She specializes in acute myeloid leukemia (also known as acute myelogenous leukemia or AML), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that spreads rapidly. She has a particular interest in treating AML patients who have mutations in the FLT3 gene, which is involved in leukemia cell growth, division and survival and is a factor that may be useful in making a prognosis. Smith's research focuses on understanding why some patients do not respond to AML therapies and on developing new strategies to treat these patients. A San Francisco native, Smith earned her medical degree from Duke University and completed a residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelofibrosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Charalambos (. Andreadis
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology Oncology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology Oncology | Transplant Surgery

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

    400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (12.5 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Rebecca L. Olin
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology

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

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

    Dr. Rebecca Olin is a hematologist who specializes in bone marrow transplantation in adults. Her expertise encompasses treating acute leukemia, myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative disorders (conditions in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells) and aplastic anemia (a condition in which the body doesn’t make enough new blood cells). In her research, Olin has a particular interest in studying how best to treat blood cancers in older patients, some of whom may require a bone marrow transplant. Olin earned her medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed a residency in internal medicine as well as a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, serving as chief fellow for one year. She also has a master's degree in clinical epidemiology, with a focus on medical decision making, from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Olin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Oncology
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Oncology

    Office

    2100 Webster St Ste 205, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ari Baron is an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Baron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera

    Pacific Hematology Oncology Assoc

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

    Caroline Behler is a Hematologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Behler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Chia-ching (. Wang
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology | Oncology

    Anal Neoplasia Clinic, Research And Education (ANCRE) Center

    1600 Divisadero St., Third Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Chia-Ching Wang, who goes by Jackie, is an oncologist who treats anal cancer. She also provides cancer screenings with high-resolution anoscopy (an examination using an instrument that can be inserted into the anal canal). Wang's work in research focuses on HIV oncology, particularly HPV-related cancers. (HIV-infected individuals may be at higher risk for developing HPV-related cancers due to their immunosuppression. She hopes to develop and implement prevention strategies, as well as test novel therapies that may improve outcomes for patients with these cancers.) She has also completed studies on lymphoma and Kaposi's sarcoma. She has special interests in superficially invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the anus and in post-treatment surveillance. Wang received her medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She began a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, but after the first year, she decided to change her focus to HIV-related work. She subsequently completed a research fellowship at the Miriam Hospital, a teaching affiliate of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She then completed a residency in internal medicine at Brown University. After working for a year as a hospitalist (a physician dedicated to patient care in the hospital setting), she came to UCSF for a fellowship in hematology and oncology. Wang is a member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Medical Association. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Thomas G. Martin
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology Oncology

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

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

    A leading expert in hematology-oncology, Dr. Thomas Martin is associate director of UCSF's myeloma program and director of the unrelated donor transplantation programs for adults at UCSF Medical Center. Martin is clinical research director of hematologic malignancies (blood cancers) at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research interests include developing treatments for myeloma and leukemia as well as expanding the use of bone marrow transplants. He has a special interest in umbilical cord blood transplants, and he is involved in efforts to improve outcomes for patients who have transplants from unrelated donors. Martin earned an undergraduate degree at Cornell University and his medical degree at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. After a medical residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, he completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at UCSF. In 1999, he joined MD Anderson Cancer Center as an assistant professor of medicine. In 2001, he returned to UCSF. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Peter Sayre
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology Oncology

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

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

    Dr. Peter Sayre specializes in adult bone marrow transplantation and other treatments for leukemia, multiple myeloma, lymphoma and Hodgkin's disease. Sayre is a director of clinical research at UCSF. His research interests focus on allogeneic stem cell transplants (which use cells from a matching donor) and leukemia in older adults. His work on these subjects has been widely published in medical and other scientific journals. Sayre earned an undergraduate degree in philosophy from Yale College, graduating magna cum laude. He earned his medical degree at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and he earned a doctorate in immunology at Harvard University. He completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF before joining the faculty in 1996. Dr. Sayre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Polycythemia Vera?

    Polycythemia vera (PV) is a bone marrow disease that leads to an abnormal increase in the number of blood cells. The red blood cells are the most affected blood cell type.

    When should I see a Polycythemia Vera doctor near Berkeley, 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 Polycythemia Vera doctor near Berkeley, 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 Polycythemia Vera doctors near Berkeley, 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 Polycythemia Vera doctors near Berkeley, 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 Polycythemia Vera doctor near Berkeley, 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 Polycythemia Vera doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Polycythemia Vera 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 Polycythemia Vera doctor near Berkeley, 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 Polycythemia Vera 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 Polycythemia Vera 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 Polycythemia Vera doctors near Berkeley, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Polycythemia Vera 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 Polycythemia Vera doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Polycythemia Vera 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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