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    MediFind found 245 doctor with experience in Richter Syndrome near Niles, IL. Of these, 179 are Experienced, 54 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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    245 providers found
      Shams B. Bufalino
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

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

      Shams Bufalino is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Bufalino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. 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.

      Daniel Lazar
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group

      Morton Grove, IL 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Lazar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Morton Grove, Illinois. Dr. Lazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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      Timothy M. Lestingi
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

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

      Timothy Lestingi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lestingi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Priya Rajakumar
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

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

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

      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 
       (6.8 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 Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Coronary Heart Disease.

      Denise A. Levitan
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Medical Group Oncology

      900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Denise Levitan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Levitan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

      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 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Sonia Christian
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Medical Group Oncology

      900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sonia Christian is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Christian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Mylene H. Remo
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Medical Group Oncology

      900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mylene Remo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Remo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

      Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
      Distinguished in Richter Syndrome
      675 N Saint Clair St, Galter 21-100, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Martin Tallman is a Hematologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tallman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      David Hakimian
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Illinois Cancer Specialists

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

      David Hakimian is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Hakimian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. 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
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Illinois Cancer Specialists

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

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

      Bety C. Ciobanu
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Illinois Cancer Specialists

      7447 W Talcott Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.2 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Agranulocytosis, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia.

      Kristen B. Wendell
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Illinois Cancer Specialists

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

      Kristen Wendell is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Wendell 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, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.

      Sherjeel Sana
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

      1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (2.1 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. 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.

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

      Illinois Cancer Specialists

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

      Bozena Witek is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Witek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Endometrial Cancer.

      Lisa L. Baddi
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology | Oncology

      Illinois Cancer Specialists

      7447 W Talcott Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.2 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 Richter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

      Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation

      1775 Dempster St, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jacob Bitran is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Bitran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Bitran is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Richter Syndrome
      Hematology Oncology
      1700 Luther Ln, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (2.8 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 Richter Syndrome. 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.

      Mark Conley
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Richter Syndrome
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

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

      Mark Conley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Conley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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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