The 20 Best Polycythemia Vera Doctors Near Me in San Mateo, CA

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The 20 Best Polycythemia Vera Doctors near San Mateo, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Polycythemia Vera near San Mateo, CA. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Judy M. Cheng
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera

    San Mateo Care Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 100, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Judy Cheng is a Hematologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Nodules, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

    Jelena M. Kao
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    UCSF Cancer Center

    218 De Anza Blvd, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hematology (Board Certified) Accepting new patients. Dr. Kao 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, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Elite in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology
    Elite in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Gotlib is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gotlib is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Myelofibrosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Bradley Ekstrand
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera

    Cancer Center Burlingame

    225 California Drive, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bradley Ekstrand is a genitourinary oncologist who has particular interest and expertise in treating patients with lymphoma and genitourinary cancers. His background in the molecular biology of cancer gives him a unique perspective, combining a scientist's view of disease with a doctor's expertise, to bring the best care to patients with cancer. Ekstrand earned his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine, where he also completed a doctorate in cancer biology. During his doctoral studies, he worked in the lab of acclaimed cancer genetics researcher Dr. Eric Fearon, where he focused on tumor suppressor genes. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center and a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine. During his fellowship, he worked extensively in lymphoma with Drs. Sandra Horning and Gilbert Chu. Ekstrand is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Association of Northern California Oncologists, where he serves as vice president. Through his work with these organizations, he advocates for high-quality cancer care for all patients. A native of Boulder, Colorado, Ekstrand enjoys outdoor recreation, particularly alpine skiing, swimming and long-distance running. Outside of work, he devotes most of his time to family activities with his wife and three children. An avid sports fan, he follows Stanford athletics, European soccer leagues and the Denver Broncos. Dr. Ekstrand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.

    Karen G. Chee
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera

    UCSF Cancer Center

    218 De Anza Blvd, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Chee is a Hematologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Chee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Agranulocytosis, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia. Dr. Chee is currently accepting new patients.

    Sue K. Arakaki
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Family Medicine
    1 Baywood Ave., Suite 2, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sue Arakaki is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Arakaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    San Mateo Medical Center

    222 W 39th Ave, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tarunpreet Bains is a Hematologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Bains is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Essential Thrombocythemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    California Cancer Care A Medical Group Inc

    218 De Anza Blvd, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Brown is an Oncologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Brown 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, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Robert W. Weber
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology | Oncology

    Robert W. Weber, MD Private Practice

    1800 Sullivan Ave, Ste 603, 
    Daly City, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Weber is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Daly City, California. Dr. Weber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Weber is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Polycythemia Vera
    Distinguished in Polycythemia Vera

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Shomali is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shomali has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Priya Chakravarthi
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Chakravarthi is an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chakravarthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Chakravarthi is currently accepting new patients.

    Roozbeh Mohajer
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roozbeh Mohajer is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Mohajer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Virilizing Ovarian Tumor. Dr. Mohajer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rondeep Brar is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Brar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Aplastic Anemia, Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Iberri is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Iberri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Schnitzler Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Hematology

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beth Martin is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghazal Salmasi is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Salmasi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Shwartzman Phenomenon, Thrombocytopenia, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.

    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
    Advanced in Polycythemia Vera

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Zehnder is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Zehnder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Thrombocytopenia, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Lawrence Leung
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Leung is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.

    Michaela Liedtke
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michaela Liedtke is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Liedtke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Amyloidosis, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Alison G. Chang
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
    Experienced in Polycythemia Vera

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alison Chang is an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang 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, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

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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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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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