25 of the Best Hematologist Oncologists Near Me in Saint Petersburg, FL

Looking for the best hematologist oncologist near Saint Petersburg, FL? Find a top hematologist oncologist near you in Saint Petersburg, FL who is an expert in your specific condition. A hematologist oncologist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats blood cancers.

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MediFind found 36 specialists near Saint Petersburg, FL

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    Expertise in
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    Baycare Medical Group

    620 10th St N, Ste 2E, 
    St. Petersburg, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ahmad Shaker is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. Dr. Shaker furthered his medical education by completing an internal medicine residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center in Stony Brook, New York. He then completed a hematology-oncology fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center’s Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, New York.', 'Dr. Shaker has an extensive background in cancer research and focuses his practice on hematological malignancies such as leukemia, lymphoma and myelodysplastic syndrome. He has a clinical interest in the treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Shaker is affiliated with St. Anthony’s Hospital. Dr. Shaker is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Shaker is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), AB Internal Medicine (Hematology), Hematology, and Medical Oncology. Dr. Shaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    27
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    Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
    27
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    Oncology | Hematology
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    SJH Hematology & Oncology At SMC

    620 10th St N, Ste 2 E, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. David Jones is board certified in medical oncology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. He continued his medical education with an internal medicine internship, residency and hematology and oncology fellowship at University Hospital in Birmingham. Dr. Jones also holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Jones is certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners. His primary clinical interest is in biologic therapy of metastatic malignant melanoma. He diagnoses and treats cancers both benign and malignant tumors. He utilizes biopsy, endoscopy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound and other imaging, blood tests and nuclear medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. An accomplished author and presenter, Dr. Jones has contributed numerous articles to peer related publications such as Oncogene and the Proceeding of the National Academy of Science. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine’s Board of Medical Oncology and a member of the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology, Pinellas County Medical Association, the Society for Melanoma Research, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research and the Tinsley R. Harrison Society. Dr. Jones is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Anemia. Dr. Jones is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology). Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
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    Oncology | Hematology
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    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC

    1201 5th Ave N, Ste 505, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Peterson is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Peterson is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Peterson is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
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    Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
    10
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    Oncology | Hematology
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    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC

    1201 5th Ave N, Ste 505, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Mandarin, Polish, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vu Ho is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Ho is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Ho is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Hematology), Hematology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    29
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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
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    Comprehensive Hematology Oncology, LLC

    603 7th St S, Ste 560, 
    St. Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neeharika Makani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Makani is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Makani is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Makani is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
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    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    1201 5th Ave N Ste 505, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Diaz is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Diaz is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Aleukemic Leukemia Cutis (ALC). Dr. Diaz is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    12
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    Oncology | Hematology
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    Oncology | Hematology
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    375 Brightwaters Blvd Ne, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Knipe is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Knipe is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Knipe is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    24
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Florida Cancer Specialists And Research Institute

    725 6th Ave S, Ste 2200, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ameet Patel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Patel is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    1201 5th Ave N Ste 505, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sireesha Datla is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Datla is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Datla is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Datla is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 320, Suite 320, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Foxworthy is a hematologist-oncologist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Institute. She joined the hospital staff in 2024. She sees patients at the hospital’s main campus in St. Petersburg, Florida, and at Outpatient Care, Tampa. She earned her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia. She completed her internship and residency in pediatrics at University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology at University of Alabama at Birmingham. She also earned her Master of Science in Public Health with a concentration in outcomes research from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. Her clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Foxworthy is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Foxworthy is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    4
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Ave S, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brigitta Mueller is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Mueller is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

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    SJH Hematology & Oncology At SMC

    620 10th St N, Ste 2 E, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kamran Darabi is board certified in transfusion medicine/blood banking, hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine. He is part of BayCare Medical Group and sees patients age 18 and older. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Cologne in Germany, where he also completed a research dissertation at the German Hodgkin Lymphoma Study Group. He then completed an internal medicine residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, followed by a fellowship in transfusion medicine/blood banking at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts and a hematology/medical oncology fellowship at New York Medical College. Prior to joining BayCare, he served on the faculty of the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, University of Minnesota Physicians in Minneapolis and Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte. He treats patients with a variety of solid and liquid tumors as well as benign blood conditions and has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed medical articles on these topics, which have appeared in prestigious journals such as Leukemia and Lymphoma, Transfusion, Bone Marrow Transplant, and the American Journal of Clinical Pathology. He was a co-recipient of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Trials Participation Award in 2010 and is a past participant of the American Society of Clinical Oncology/American Association of Cancer Research Methods in Clinical Cancer Research workshop. He speaks Spanish and German and is affiliated with St. Anthony’s Hospital. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, B-Cell Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Darabi is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), AB Pathology (Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine), and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Darabi is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    23
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    23
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Pinellas Hematology And Oncology PA

    5000 Park St N Ste 1017, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sudhir Hansalia is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Hansalia is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Polycythemia Vera, and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN). Dr. Hansalia is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Hansalia is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    19
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    19
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC

    8787 Bryan Dairy Rd, Ste 210, 
    Largo, FL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Chamberlain is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Chamberlain is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Chamberlain is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board IM - Hematology. Dr. Chamberlain is currently accepting new patients.

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    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Ave S, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lara Pappas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinoblastoma and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Pappas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Office

    601 5th St S Ste 302, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    E Leila-Jerome is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

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    Office

    603 7th St S Ste 560, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheel Patel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

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    SJH Hematology & Oncology At SMC

    620 10th St N, Ste 2 E, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. William Gibson is board certified in hematology and internal medicine and is with BayCare Medical Group in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and completed an internal medicine residency and a hematology and oncology fellowship at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gibson’s clinical interests include a variety of cancers, including lung, breast, colon and prostate cancers. He treats anemia, blood disorders, blood cancers, sickle cell disease and conditions affecting the lymphatic system. Dr. Gibson is affiliated with St. Anthony’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital. Dr. Gibson is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology).

    Expertise in
    32
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    32
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC

    8787 Bryan Dairy Rd, Ste 210, 
    Largo, FL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Don Luong is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Luong is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Luong is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology) and AB Internal Medicine (Hematology). Dr. Luong is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    19
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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    19
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    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    1615 Pasadena Ave S Ste 400, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Mace is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Mace is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Mace is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, AB Internal Medicine (Hematology), Hematology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. Dr. Mace is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
    4
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    Oncology | Hematology
    Referral may be required

    The Oncology Institute Of Hope And Innovation

    6499 38th Ave N, Ste G1, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Anilkumar Raiker is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Raiker is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, and Blood Clots. Dr. Raiker is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology. Dr. Raiker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Office

    601 5th St S Ste 608, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Britni Hill is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

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    Office

    601 5th St S Ste 302, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Calvin Lee is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

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    Office

    601 5th St S Ste 3, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Hale is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

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    Office

    601 5th St S Ste 320, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Barbosa is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

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    What is a hematologist oncologist?           

    A hematologist oncologist is a board-certified physician who can diagnose and manage cancers that affect blood, bone marrow, or the lymphatic system. An “oncologist” is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. A “hematologist” treats issues related to blood, bone marrow, or the lymphatic system.   

    Why am I being referred to a hematologist oncologist?     

    Patients are usually referred to a hematologist oncologist when their primary care physician (PCP) suspects they may have cancer. However, going to a hematology oncology appointment does not automatically mean a person has cancer. In some cases, PCPs make these referrals to rule out cancer.  

    How many kinds of blood cancers exist? 

    There are three main types of blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Leukemia affects blood and bone marrow, causing abnormal white blood cells. Lymphoma targets the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. Myeloma – also called multiple myeloma – affects plasma cells in bone marrow. Every type of blood cancer comes in many different variations, each with its own symptoms and treatment needs.

    How is blood cancer diagnosed?   

    According to Yale Medicine, doctors usually start with blood tests to check for unusual cells or changes in blood counts. If something seems wrong, they might do a bone marrow biopsy, where they take a small sample of bone marrow to look for cancer cells. They might also use imaging tests like computed tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to see if the cancer has spread. These tests help doctors figure out the type and stage of cancer, which is important for deciding the best treatment plan. 

    What are the symptoms of blood cancer? 

    Symptoms of blood cancer may vary from person to person. They also happen at different levels of intensity. Common symptoms include: 

    • Fatigue 
    • Unexplained weight loss 
    • Frequent infections 
    • Easy bruising or bleeding (e.g., nosebleeds or bleeding gums) 
    • Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin 
    • Bone pain, especially in the back or ribs 
    • Night sweats 

    When should I see a Hematologist Oncologist near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Hematologist Oncologist near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Hematologist Oncologists near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Hematologist Oncologists near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Hematologist Oncologist in Saint Petersburg?

    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 Hematologist Oncologist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hematologist Oncologist?

    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 Hematologist Oncologist near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Hematologist Oncologist?

    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 Hematologist Oncologist 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 Hematologist Oncologists near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hematologist Oncologist 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 Hematologist Oncologist that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hematologist Oncologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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