The 20 Best Richter Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Berkeley, CA

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The 20 Best Richter Syndrome Doctors near Berkeley, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Richter Syndrome near Berkeley, CA. Of these, 65 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Oleg I. Krijanovski
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome

    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 Richter Syndrome. 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.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome

    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Uma Suryadevara
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    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 Richter Syndrome. 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.

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    Kevin B. Knopf
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    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 Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Knopf is currently accepting new patients.

    Akshiv Malhotra
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center In Berkeley

    3100 San Pablo Ave., Suite 280, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Akshiv Malhotra is a medical oncologist who cares for patients with cancer or blood disorders. His treatment expertise includes gastrointestinal cancers, lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma. In patient care, he prescribes medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy, while also incorporating lifestyle changes to reduce stress and improve exercise habits, diet and sleep. Malhotra earned his medical degree at DY Patil University School of Medicine in India. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Cincinnati. Malhotra's research has focused on treatments for various cancers and blood disorders. He has published articles in multiple peer-reviewed journals and presented on these topics at several conferences. Malhotra is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. Malhotra spends his free time with his wife and two young daughters. They enjoy the outdoors, particularly traveling to, exploring and hiking in national parks. Malhotra's other interests include playing board games, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, watching cricket and working out at CrossFit Oakland. Dr. Malhotra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.

    Edward Y. Chan
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    Edward Y. Chan, MD Private Practice

    728 Pacific Ave, Ste 504, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Justin P. Quock
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    Justin P. Quock, MD Private Practice

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

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centric care. Dr. Quock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Thrombocytopenia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    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 Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Health Care Emeryville 5800

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

    Ariadne Lie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Emeryville, California. Dr. Lie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    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 Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    3300 Webster St Ste 900, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alice Reier is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Reier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Sideroblastic Anemia, Stomach Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Office

    388 9th St Ste 218B, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Min Yan is a Hematologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lynch Syndrome.

    Gauri D. Kelekar
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    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 Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma. Dr. Kelekar is currently accepting new patients.

    Stephanie J. Jeske
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    2324 Sacramento Street Care Center

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

    Stephanie Jeske is an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Jeske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Jeske is currently accepting new patients.

    Alan M. Kramer
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    Alan M. Kramer, MD Private Practice

    2100 Webster St, Ste 326, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Kramer is an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Kramer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    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 Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

    Highland Hospital

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

    David Irwin is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Irwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lynch Syndrome, Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    101 Mission St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Abernathy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Abernathy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    Office

    55 Francisco St Ste 330, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garrett Smith is an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Family Medicine

    John Muir Physician Network

    3466 Mt Diablo Blvd Ste C104, 
    Lafayette, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herbert Ure is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lafayette, California. Dr. Ure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chronic Cough, and Richter Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Richter Syndrome?

    Richter syndrome is a rare condition in which chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) changes into a fast-growing type of lymphoma. Symptoms of Richter syndrome can include fever, loss of weight and muscle mass, abdominal pain, and enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen. Laboratory results may show anemia and low platelet counts (which can lead to easy bleeding and bruising).

    When should I see a Richter Syndrome 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 Richter Syndrome 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 Richter Syndrome 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 Richter Syndrome 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 Richter Syndrome 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 Richter Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Richter 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 Richter Syndrome 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 Richter 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 Richter 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 Richter Syndrome doctors near Berkeley, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Richter 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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