The 20 Best Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) Doctors Near Me in silver spring, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) near silver spring, MD. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Referral may be required

    110 Irving Street Northwest Suite C2149

    110 Irving St NW Ste C2149, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hedy Smith is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Acquired Hemophilia, Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Internal Medicine

    Mark M. Sklar M.D. PLLC

    3 Washington Cir NW Ste 303, 
    Washington, DC 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Laukaitis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Laukaitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Gout. Dr. Laukaitis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Oncology | Hematology
    Advanced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Oncology | Hematology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Cancer Specialists - Arlington Infusion

    1701 North George Mason Dr, G101, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Christie is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Christie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Christie is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5275 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building D, Building D, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mildred Chernofsky is an Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chernofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Chernofsky is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Chernofsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Referral required

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Kressel is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kressel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Dr. Kressel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kressel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Maryland Silver Spring

    12210 Plum Orchard Drive, Suite 211, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kashif Firozvi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Firozvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Firozvi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, 2006. Dr. Firozvi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Cancer Specialists

    1100 N Glebe Rd, Ste 1600, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keeran Sampat is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Sampat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC). Dr. Sampat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required
    1100 North Glebe Rd, 1600, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Feigert is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Feigert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Dr. Feigert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Internal Medicine

    Northern Virgina Family Medical Center Inc.

    611 S Carlin Springs Rd Ste 401, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Akbar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Akbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Infant Hyperglycemia, Empyema, and Angioplasty. Dr. Akbar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    Rockville, MD 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wallmark is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Wallmark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Multiple Myeloma, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. Dr. Wallmark is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wallmark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Referral may be required

    National Cancer Institute

    9609 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Gore is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Gore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gore is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Oncology | Hematology
    Referral may be required
    3541 West Braddock Rd, 150, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arjun Sood is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Sood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Sood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)
    Family Medicine

    Raman Tuli MD P.C.

    10810 Darnestown Rd Ste 202, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Raman Tuli is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Tuli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Tuli is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD)?

    Unicentric Castleman disease (UCD) is a condition that affects the lymph nodes and related tissues. It is a form of Castleman disease that is "localized" to a single set of lymph nodes (as opposed to multicentric Castleman disease which has more widespread effects). UCD often starts as an enlarged lymph node. Depending on the location of this enlarged node, some people will have no additional features of the condition, while others will develop symptoms when it pushes on nearby organs and/or tissues. The exact underlying cause of UCD is currently unknown.

    When should I see a Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) doctor near silver spring, MD?

    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 Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) doctor near silver spring, MD?

    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 Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) doctors near silver spring, MD?

    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 Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) doctors near silver spring, MD?

    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 Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) doctor near silver spring, MD?

    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 Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) 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 Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) doctor near silver spring, MD?

    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 Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) 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 Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) 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 Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) doctors near silver spring, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) 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 Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Unicentric Castleman Disease (UCD) 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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