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    MediFind found 166 doctor with experience in Polycythemia Vera near Park Ridge, IL. Of these, 140 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    166 providers found
      Shams B. Bufalino
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

      1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shams Bufalino is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Bufalino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Christie L. Hancock
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

      1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christie Hancock is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Hancock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Ellen Aleksandrovich
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

      1775 Ballard Rd, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian, Ukrainian
      Offers Telehealth

      Ellen Aleksandrovich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Aleksandrovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Lactic Acidosis, Metabolic Acidosis, Respiratory Acidosis, and Emphysema.

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      Brady Stein
      Elite in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology
      Elite in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology
      233 E Superior St 1st Fl, Olson Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brady Stein is a Hematologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stein has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Myelofibrosis, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), and Essential Thrombocythemia.

      Distinguished in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology Oncology
      Distinguished in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology Oncology
      2160 S First Ave, (luh - North Ent., Rm 7604), 
      Maywood, IL 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sucha Nand is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Nand is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Thalassemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Sherjeel Sana
      Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

      1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi

      Sherjeel Sana is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Sana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Marina Messinger
      Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Northwest Oncology And Hematology SC

      3701 Algonquin Road, Ste 900, Designated Parking Is Located On The Far West Side Of The Building. Take Elevators To 9th Floor., 
      Rolling Meadows, IL 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Offers Telehealth

      Marina Messinger is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Dr. Messinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      David Hakimian
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Illinois Cancer Specialists

      8915 W Golf Rd 4th Fl, 
      Niles, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Hakimian is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Hakimian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      John W. Eklund
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Illinois Cancer Specialists

      8915 W Golf Rd 4th Fl, 
      Niles, IL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Eklund is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Eklund is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology Oncology
      1700 Luther Ln, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Angel Galvez is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Galvez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Essential Thrombocythemia, Sideroblastic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Galvez is currently accepting new patients.

      Bety C. Ciobanu
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Illinois Cancer Specialists

      7447 W Talcott Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Romanian
      Offers Telehealth

      Bety Ciobanu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ciobanu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Agranulocytosis, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia.

      Lisa L. Baddi
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Illinois Cancer Specialists

      7447 W Talcott Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Baddi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Baddi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

      Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      City Of Hope Medical Group Of Illinois PLLC

      9300 Waukegan Rd, 
      Morton Grove, IL 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek, Hebrew, Russian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marlon Kleinman is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Kleinman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Myeloma, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Kleinman is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Polycythemia Vera
      Distinguished in Polycythemia Vera

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      2739 W Foster Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Grinblatt is a Hematologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Grinblatt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Lai Xu
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Northwest Oncology And Hematology SC

      800 Biesterfield Road, Suite 210, Enter Building 5 Next To ER. Take Elevators On The Left Up To 2nd Floor., 
      Elk Grove, IL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lai Xu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elk Grove, Illinois. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Steven L. Kanter
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Northwest Oncology And Hematology SC

      800 Biesterfield Road, Suite 210, Enter Building 5 Next To ER. Take Elevators On The Left Up To 2nd Floor., 
      Elk Grove, IL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Kanter is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elk Grove, Illinois. Dr. Kanter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

      Bruce B. Bank
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Northwest Oncology And Hematology

      800 Biesterfield Road, Suite 210, Enter Building 5 Next To ER. Take Elevators On The Left Up To 2nd Floor., 
      Elk Grove, IL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce Bank is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elk Grove, Illinois. Dr. Bank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Multiple Myeloma, Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Erol I. Yorulmazoglu
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Northwest Oncology And Hematology SC

      800 Biesterfield Road, Suite 210, Enter Building 5 Next To ER. Take Elevators On The Left Up To 2nd Floor., 
      Elk Grove, IL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish, Turkish
      Offers Telehealth

      Erol Yorulmazoglu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elk Grove, Illinois. Dr. Yorulmazoglu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

      Anita Pandey
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Northwest Oncology And Hematology

      800 Biesterfield Road, Suite 210, Enter Building 5 Next To ER. Take Elevators On The Left Up To 2nd Floor., 
      Elk Grove, IL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Anita Pandey is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elk Grove, Illinois. Dr. Pandey 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, Malabsorption, and Thrombocytopenia.

      Gary S. Gordon
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Polycythemia Vera
      Hematology | Oncology

      Northwest Oncology And Hematology

      800 Biesterfield Road, Suite 210, Enter Building 5 Next To ER. Take Elevators On The Left Up To 2nd Floor., 
      Elk Grove, IL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gary Gordon is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elk Grove, Illinois. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Park Ridge, IL?

      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 Park Ridge, IL?

      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 Park Ridge, IL?

      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 Park Ridge, IL?

      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 Park Ridge, IL?

      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 Park Ridge, IL?

      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 Park Ridge, IL?

      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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