The 20 Best Richter Syndrome Doctors Near Me in chula vista, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Richter Syndrome near chula vista, CA. Of these, 35 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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38 providers found
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caitlin Costello is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Costello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 29 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 Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Mangan is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Mangan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    Kousay A. Al-Kourainy M.D.

    480 Fourth Ave Ste 409, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jagjit Tandon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Tandon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Kousay A. Al-Kourainy M.D.

    480 Fourth Ave Ste 409, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramesh Kumar is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    The Oncology Institute

    450 Fourth Ave Ste 311, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Schwerkoske is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Schwerkoske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Anemia.

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

    Marilyn S. Norton M.D. Inc.

    769 Medical Center Ct Ste 202, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

    751 Medical Center Ct, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marilyn Norton is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Norton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Scripps Clinic Medical Group

    7565 Mission Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prolymphocytic Leukemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Hoh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hoh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Pulmonary Hypertension, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Scripps Coast Medical Center-East Lake

    971 Lane Ave, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Brunsting is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Brunsting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Dr. Brunsting is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Bollin is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bollin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Pure Red Cell Aplasia.

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

    Office

    3969 4th Ave Ste 207, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ngocbich Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Richter Syndrome.

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

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

    501 Washington St # 5250600, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kosala Samarasinghe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Samarasinghe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Ellison is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ellison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Richter Syndrome.

    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Children's Specialists Of San Diego-Div Of Card

    8010 Frost St Ste 300, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Singh is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Embolism, Anemia, and Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).

    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego

    3075 Health Center Dr Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Redfern is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Redfern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Variegate Porphyria, Hereditary Coproporphyria, and Hemochromatosis.

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

    Grossmont Medical Clinic A Professional Corporation

    8851 Center Dr Ste 408, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Majid Shahbaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Polikoff is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Polikoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dr. Polikoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Jian Chen is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Dyserythropoietic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Chen is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Hampshire is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hampshire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Deep Vein Thrombosis, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Anemia.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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 chula vista, 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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