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    MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Richter Syndrome near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    51 providers found
      Elite in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
      Elite in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Thomas Kipps is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kipps is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Leukemia.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Ayad Hamdan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hamdan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      James Mangan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mangan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Michael Choi is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Choi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.

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

      Cancer Center Oncology Medical Group Inc-East County

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Igor Medic is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Medic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      Cancer Center Oncology Medical Group Inc-East County

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kai Zu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Zu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

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

      Cancer Center Oncology Medical Group Inc-East County

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Reema Batra is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Batra 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, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

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

      Cancer Center Oncology Medical Group Inc-East County

      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Bodkin is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bodkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      8851 Ctr Dr, Suite 408, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Majid Shahbaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Chronic Cough.

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

      Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

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

      Jian Chen is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Dyserythropoietic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Caitlin Costello is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Costello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Cardiac Amyloidosis, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      8010 Frost St, Fl 2, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Priya Singh is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego A Medical Group Inc

      3075 Health Ctr Dr, Suite 102, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Redfern is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Redfern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Glioblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Ependymoma.

      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

      Scripps Health

      501 Washington St, Suite 508, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marin Xavier is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Xavier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      Focus On Health Inc

      8765 Aero Dr, Suite 130, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Roth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Angioplasty.

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

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      8010 Frost St, Fl 2, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eliana Kozin is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kozin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Johnson is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      7565 Mission Valley Rd, Suite 200, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      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. His top areas of expertise are Prolymphocytic Leukemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      2020 Genesee Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shankar Sundaram is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Sundaram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

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

      Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego A Medical Group Inc

      3075 Health Ctr Dr, Suite 102, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alfred Saleh is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Saleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Polycythemia Vera, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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 La Mesa, 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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