The Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Research and Treatment Program has become a landmark for CLL patients worldwide. Dr. Kanti Rai has been involved in diagnosing and treating CLL for almost 40 years and the staging system that bears his name came out of his early breakthrough research. His particular areas of interest are: natural history of CLL, improving prognostic features of this disease and developing newer strategies of therapy which are hypothesis-driven. Dr. Rai is an active member of the International Workshop on CLL (iwCLL) and Dr. Keating s Global CLL Foundation. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH). In 2006, Dr. Rai served as the President of ASH. He was the recipient of ASCO s David Karnofsky Memorial Award in 2012. In 2013, Dr. Rai was honored with the iwCLL David Galton award. In 2014 he was presented with ASH s Wallace H. Coulter Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Rai is the Joel Finkelstein Cancer Foundation Professor of Medicine, and Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY. Dr. Rai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, and Richter Syndrome.

Douglas Gladstone is a Transplant Surgeon in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Gladstone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Jonathan Kolitz, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Malignant Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute where he guides the clinical care and research activities of faculty and fellows. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Kolitz has been a member of the Leukemia Core Committee of the CALGB/Alliance since 1993. He has focused on the development, conduct and publication of innovative clinical trials for the treatment of hematologic malignancies, especially acute leukemia. He has been principal investigator for numerous novel drug trials and has been involved in multiple national and international collaborations, leading to over 200 publications. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Kolitz focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care. Dr. Kolitz earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine. He trained in Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Hematology and Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Kolitz is an active member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kolitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Leukemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Richard Furman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Furman is rated as an Elite 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, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Lymphadenectomy.

Nicole Lamanna is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in New York, New York. Dr. Lamanna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

John Allan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Allan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Elite 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, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

Ellin Berman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Berman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Steven L. Allen, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in benign and malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Benign Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Allen focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Allen has been the principal investigator for numerous drug trials and has collaborated with several basic science labs, resulting in over 150 publications. Among his many professional affiliations, he is most active with the American Society of Hematology, having served in numerous leadership positions and committees. In addition, he is a dedicated member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Empire State Hematology and Oncology Society, and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Allen earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine and hematology/oncology at New York Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. William Osler famously said, “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” I am a strong believer in individualizing treatment plans unique to each patient based on understanding the patient as a whole and the specifics of their disease. I am committed to each patient’s care and work hard to ensure that every single patient has the most positive clinical outcome. Dr. Goldfinger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Hal Gerstein is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Gerstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carcinoid Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Richter Syndrome.

Judith Paula Brody, MD, is a Board-certified hematopathologist, Professor in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, and past Senior Director of the Division of Hematopathology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory at NSLIJ, a member of the department since 1986. With expertise in both anatomic and clinical pathology, Dr. Brody specializes in the diagnosis of hematologic disorders from tissue samples like bone marrow. She also oversees one of the laboratories responsible for testing related to hematologic disorders. She completed her MD degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and pursued her residencies at the University of Virginia in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology, and at the New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston, and was a member of the hematopathology department at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center prior to NSLIJ position. It is important to note that Dr. Brody does not see patients in a clinical capacity and kindly requests not to be contacted for appointments as a clinical hematologist. Dr. Brody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Leukocytosis, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Adult T-Cell Leukemia, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Hatice Gur is a Pathologist and a Laboratory Medicine provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Gur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), Myelofibrosis, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Francisco Garcia is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alpha Thalassemia, Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Thalassemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

Dr. Mark A. Hoffman is the Section Head of Hematology at Long Island Jewish's Division of Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Hoffman is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and was listed as one of the Best Doctors in America, from 2003 through 2007. His interests include breast cancer, gynecologic malignancies, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and malignant lymphomas. Dr. Hoffman is also focused on the development of communication skills in oncology and supportive care. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Ruthee-lu Bayer is a Transplant Surgeon in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Bayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Jaime Londono is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Londono is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Nouneh Gostanian is an Oncologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Gostanian 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, Breast Cancer, Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Eileen Sheehy-Milano,MD is an attending physician based at the Monter Cancer Center where she has special interests in breast cancer and gastrointestinal cancer. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, she maintains an active practice where she focuses on compassionate, personalized, evidence based multi-disciplinary care. Prior to moving her practice to the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Sheehy-Milano practiced for 25 years at Northwell Glen Cove Hospital. She earned her medical degree at the Jefferson College for Health Professions in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. She trained in Internal Medicine at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut with a chief residency year as part of the U. Conn. health system. She completed a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. An active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Medical Association, Dr. Sheehy-Milano is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Milano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Crina Vintila is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Vintila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Craig Devoe, MD, MHCM, is Chief of the Don Monti Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Medical Oncology, Dr. Devoe specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies (colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer), and cutaneous malignancies (malignant melanoma) at the Monter Cancer Center where he maintains an active practice focused on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. In addition, Dr. Devoe is a research investigator through the Northwell Health Cancer Institute s NCORP (NCI Community Oncology Research Program) grant and industry-sponsored trials. He works closely with the Cancer Institute s clinical trials office in terms of medical oversight of processes and operations, having completed a training program in clinical research design through the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Devoe has served as a member of the Alliance Audit Committee performing oversight at other nationally based cancer programs. After earning his medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook School of Medicine, Dr. Devoe trained in internal medicine at NYU Langone Long Island and completed his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at SUNY Stony Brook. Dr. Devoe furthered his leadership and managerial skills by earning a master s in Health Care Management degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Devoe is an active member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Devoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy.