The 20 Best Richter Syndrome Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Richter Syndrome near San Diego, CA. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Kipps is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kipps is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Leukemia.

    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marin Xavier is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Xavier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Bollin is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bollin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Bone Tumor, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

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    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Divya Koura is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Koura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Multiple Myeloma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aditya Sarvaria is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sarvaria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.

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

    Office

    3969 4th Ave Ste 207, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ngocbich Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Nagler is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nagler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Pulmonary Embolism.

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

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center Hillcrest

    501 Washington St # 5250600, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kosala Samarasinghe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Samarasinghe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

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

    Scripps Clinic Medical Group

    7565 Mission Valley Rd Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 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. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prolymphocytic Leukemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Children's Specialists Of San Diego-Div Of Card

    8010 Frost St Ste 300, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Singh is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Richter Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego

    3075 Health Center Dr Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Redfern is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Redfern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Glioblastoma, Ependymoma, and Gliosarcoma.

    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Choi is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Choi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Leukemia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Huynh is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Office

    5621 Copley Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eliana Kozin is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kozin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego

    3075 Health Center Dr Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfred Saleh is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Saleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Polycythemia Vera, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Hematology

    Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego

    3075 Health Center Dr Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristen Rice is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Polycythemia Vera, Hemochromatosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego

    3075 Health Center Dr Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Kossman is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kossman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Hemochromatosis, and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    Medical Oncology Associates Of San Diego

    3075 Health Center Dr Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Fisher is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Essential Thrombocythemia.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Clinics Laboratory

    8010 Frost St Fl 3, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shankar Sundaram is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sundaram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Richter Syndrome
    Experienced in Richter Syndrome

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Clinics Laboratory

    8010 Frost St Fl 3, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Quintero is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Quintero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near San Diego, 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 Diego, 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 Diego, 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 Diego, 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 Diego, 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 Diego, 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 Diego, 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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