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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Richter Syndrome near Lake Forest, IL. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    73 providers found
      Michael Gill
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

      77 Rand Rd, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Gill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Gill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Coronary Heart Disease.

      Elizabeth K. Knight
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Infusion Center

      1800 Hollister Dr, Ste 112, 
      Libertyville, IL 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Knight is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Knight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

      Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation

      801 S Milwaukee Ave, 
      Libertyville, IL 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Cochran is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Cochran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lung Cancer.

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      Joseph M. Chimino
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

      77 Rand Rd, 
      Des Plaines, IL 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Chimino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Chimino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Dean G. Tsarwhas
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      1000 N Westmoreland Rd Level 1, Pavilion A, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      39+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dean Tsarwhas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Tsarwhas has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sezary Syndrome, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.

      Daniel J. Dammrich
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      1000 N Westmoreland Rd Level 1, Pavilion A, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Dammrich is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Dammrich has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Paget Disease of the Breast.

      Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
      Distinguished in Richter Syndrome

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      757 Park Ave W, 
      Highland Park, IL 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alla Gimelfarb is a Hematologist in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Gimelfarb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gimelfarb is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      71 Waukegan Rd, Suite 700, 
      Lake Bluff, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Dementia, Thyroid Storm, and Tracheitis. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      71 Waukegan Rd, Suite 700, 
      Lake Bluff, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Munsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Munsell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Apraxia, Shingles, and Empyema. Dr. Munsell is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Forward Focus Medical Care LLC

      990 S Waukegan Rd, Suite 200, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sharon Berliant is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Berliant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Gaucher Disease Type 2, and Gaucher Disease. Dr. Berliant is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Forward Focus Medical Care LLC

      990 S Waukegan Rd, Suite 200, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Alina Elperin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Elperin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Still's Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Elperin is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Forward Focus Medical Care LLC

      990 S Waukegan Rd, Suite 200, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish

      Daniel Goldstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

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

      North Shore Medical Associates Ltd

      2101 Waukegan Rd, Suite 104, 
      Bannockburn, IL 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gerald Osher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bannockburn, Illinois. Dr. Osher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Sciatica, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Osher is currently accepting new patients.

      Steven Witzel
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      870 N Milwaukee Ave 2nd Fl, 
      Il, IL 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Witzel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Il, Illinois. Dr. Witzel has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      City Of Hope Medical Group Of Illinois PLLC

      9300 Waukegan Rd, 
      Morton Grove, IL 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Kaplan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Kaplan has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

      Peter S. Yoon
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      350 S Waukegan Rd Stes 100 & 200, 
      Deerfield, IL 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      24+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Yoon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Deerfield, Illinois. Dr. Yoon has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Chadi Nabhan
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology
      974 Bristol Dr, 
      Deerfield, IL 
       (7.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chadi Nabhan is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Deerfield, Illinois. Dr. Nabhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Orchiectomy.

      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      400 Skokie Blvd Ste 530, 
      Northbrook, IL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sanjeev Lulla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northbrook, Illinois. Dr. Lulla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Endocarditis, Richter Syndrome, and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

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

      Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation

      214 Mchenry Rd, 
      Buffalo Grove, IL 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Slivnick is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Dr. Slivnick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Slivnick is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Oncology | Hematology
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Oncology | Hematology
      Cancer Treatment Centers Of America, 202 S. Greenleaf Ave Suite E, 
      Gurnee, IL 
       (9.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Narendrakumar Kapadia is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Kapadia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Lake Forest, 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 Richter Syndrome doctor near Lake Forest, 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 Richter Syndrome doctors near Lake Forest, 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 Richter Syndrome doctors near Lake Forest, 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 Richter Syndrome doctor near Lake Forest, 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 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 Lake Forest, 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 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 Lake Forest, IL?

      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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