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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Richter Syndrome near San Mateo, CA. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    72 providers found
      Tait D. Shanafelt
      Elite in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology | Hematology Oncology
      Elite in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology | Hematology Oncology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tait Shanafelt is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Shanafelt 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), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Karen G. Chee
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      218 De Anza Blvd., 
      San Mateo, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Karen Chee is an Oncologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Chee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis.

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      Wen Liang
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Family Medicine

      Mills-Peninsula Medical Center - San Mateo Campus

      100 South San Mateo Drive, 
      San Mateo, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Wen Liang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Liang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

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      John C. Chow
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      101 S. San Mateo Dr., Suite 100, 
      San Mateo, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Chow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Chow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Chow is currently accepting new patients.

      Judy M. Cheng
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome

      San Mateo Care Center

      50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 100, 
      San Mateo, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Judy Cheng is a Hematologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Polycythemia Vera, and Schnitzler Syndrome. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

      Andra E. Batlin
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Burlingame, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Andra Batlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Batlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Batlin is currently accepting new patients.

      Kent Adler
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      218 De Anza Blvd., 
      San Mateo, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kent Adler is an Oncologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Adler is rated as an Experienced 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 Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. Dr. Adler is currently accepting new patients.

      Pradip K. Rustagi
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      218 De Anza Blvd., 
      San Mateo, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Pradip Rustagi is an Oncologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Rustagi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Rustagi is currently accepting new patients.

      Janice Kim
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Family Medicine

      San Carlos Center

      301 Industrial Road, Level 3, 
      San Carlos, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Janice Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      101 S San Mateo Dr, Suite 206, 
      San Mateo, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dale Ritzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Ritzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Hypothyroidism, Sitosterolemia, Prerenal Azotemia, and Hypertension.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bita Fakhri is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Fakhri has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and 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), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wei Ding is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Ding 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), Prolymphocytic Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Galatin is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Galatin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Essential Thrombocythemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rishi Sawhney is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Sawhney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      George Labban is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Labban 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, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Angiosarcoma, and Breast Cancer.

      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      1036 Laurel St, 
      San Carlos, CA 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Jacoby is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ecthyma, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

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

      South San Francisco Medical Center

      South San Francisco, CA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Susan Kao is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in South San Francisco, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kao is currently accepting new patients.

      Priyamvadha Chakravarthi
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Priyamvadha Chakravarthi is an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chakravarthi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Chakravarthi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome

      Stanford Medicine Cancer Center

      875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Gotlib is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gotlib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Mastocytosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Myelofibrosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gotlib is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Oncology | Palliative Medicine
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Oncology | Palliative Medicine

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elwyn Cabebe is an Oncologist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Cabebe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

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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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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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