The 20 Best Richter Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best Richter Syndrome Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 283 doctor with experience in Richter Syndrome near Missouri, US. Of these, 185 are Experienced, 82 are Advanced and 16 are Distinguished.

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    Robert E. Pluenneke
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    8700 North Green Hills Road, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Pluenneke is a Hematologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Pluenneke has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Pluenneke is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 7B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morey Blinder is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Blinder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Thrombectomy.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Office

    4500 Forest Park Ave Fl 6, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brad Kahl is a Hematologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kahl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Follicular Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

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    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome

    Mercy Children's Hospital Springfield

    1235 E Cherokee St, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lavanya Tiriveedhi is a Hematologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Tiriveedhi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Richter Syndrome, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome

    Heartland Surgical Associates

    5400 N Oak Trfy Ste 101, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamie Rigden is an Oncologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rigden is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome

    Mercy Cancer Center-Cape Girardeau

    789 S Mount Auburn Rd, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Dickey is a Hematologist in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Dickey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Penile Cancer, and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome

    Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Bolger is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bolger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, and Multiple Myeloma.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

    Freeman Health System

    1102 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Miller is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Medical Oncology

    902 N Riverside Rd Ste 200, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rony Abou is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Abou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Heartland Reg Med Ctr St Joseph Oncology

    902 N Riverside Rd Ste 200, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juliet Appiah is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Appiah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Anemia.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome

    Office

    211 Saint Francis Dr Ste 372, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Meadors is an Oncologist in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Meadors is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Mercy Cancer And Hematology

    2055 S Fremont Ave Fl 2, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajesh Nair is a Hematologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Nair is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome

    Coxhealth Medical Oncology

    3850 S National Ave, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Lobins is an Oncologist in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Lobins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Mercy Clinic Bariatric Surgery-Rolla Martin Springs Drive

    1605 Martin Springs Dr Ste 330, 
    Rolla, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yaqoob Ali is a Hematologist in Rolla, Missouri. Dr. Ali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Atif Shafqat is a Hematologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shafqat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Bartlett is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bartlett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Leo Shunyakov
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome

    Central Care PA

    1501 N Oakland Ave, 
    Bolivar, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leo Shunyakov is an Oncologist in Bolivar, Missouri. Dr. Shunyakov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Jeremy R. Flanagan
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome

    Liberty Hospital, Medical Plaza East G20

    2529 Glenn Hendren Drive, 
    Liberty, MO 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Flanagan is a Hematologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Flanagan has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Flanagan is currently accepting new patients.

    Mark Tungesvik
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome

    Missouri Cancer Associates Rrl

    1705 E Broadway Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Tungesvik is an Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Tungesvik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Venkatadri C. Beeki
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome

    Briarcliff

    4150 North Mulberry Drive, Suite 150, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Venkatadri Beeki is a Hematologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Beeki has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Beeki is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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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