25 of the Best Hematologist Oncologists Near Me in clive, IA

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

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    Expertise in
    126
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    126
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Hiatt, MD is a medical and oncology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Hiatt completed his undergraduate degree from Grandview College. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines University, followed by residency at the University of Iowa at Iowa Methodist Medical Center program. Dr. Hiatt completed his fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Hiatt is highly rated in 126 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hiatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    105
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    105
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    John Stoddard Cancer Center

    1200 Pleasant St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Thomas Buroker completed his undergraduate work at The University of Iowa where he graduated in 1964. He went on to graduate from the College of Osteopathy Medical and Surgery (now the Des Moines University). Dr. Buroker completed a residency at the Grace Hospital in Detroit. He completed a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Wayne State University Medical School in Detroit. Dr. Buroker is highly rated in 105 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Buroker is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    105
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    105
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    """Abdelaziz ElHaddad, MD is a medical oncology and hematology Physician with Mission Cancer + Blood.He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology as well. After graduating with Honors from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine in the top 25th percentile of his class, he went on to finish his Internal Medicine training at Monmouth Medical Center, a Drexel University affiliated hospital in New Jersey. He subsequently completed his medical oncology and hematology fellowship training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, St. Luke’s Roosevelt hospital in New York City.""". Dr. Elhaddad is highly rated in 105 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Essential Thrombocythemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Elhaddad is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    103
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    103
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Graff, DO, specializes in Hematology/Oncology at Mission Blood + Cancer in Des Moines, Iowa.Medical interests:Dr. Graff has led several clinical research projects and has published many original oncology and hematology articles.Certifications: Internal Medicine; Medical OncologyMedical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL Residency:Medical College of Wisconsin; Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin; Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital. Dr. Graff is highly rated in 103 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Plasmacytoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Graff is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    90
    conditions
    Expertise in
    90
    conditions
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Beherns, MD is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Behrens received a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in Chemistry from Iowa State University. His medical degree was awarded by the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University / Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Behrens completed a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, Maryland. He specialized in immuno-therapy of cancer and was protocol chairman of a national breast cancer vaccine trial. Dr. Behrens has been extensively involved in colon, pancreas, and ovarian vaccine trials. Dr. Behrens is highly rated in 90 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Behrens is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    90
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    90
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Lukenbill, DO is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Hughes graduated from The University of Iowa with a dual BS degree in biochemistry and psychology. He went to A.T. Still University (Kirksville, MO) for Medical School, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at The Cleveland Clinic and a Hematology/Oncology fellowship also at The Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Lukenbill is highly rated in 90 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Glioma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Lukenbill is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    88
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    88
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Sandre, DO is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Sandre earned her medical degree from Des Moines University. Dr. Sandre completed both her internship and residency at the University of Iowa, Des Moines Internal Medicine Residency. Following residency, Dr. Sandre completed a fellowship at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Sandre is highly rated in 88 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses B-Cell Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sandre is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    76
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    76
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Cancer And Blood

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Schultheis graduated from Loras College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology research and a minor in Biochemistry. He went to American University of the Caribbean Medical School, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa, Oklahoma and a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. Dr. Schultheis is highly rated in 76 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Schultheis is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    75
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    75
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Heddinger, MD is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Heddinger graduated from University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. He went to The University of Iowa College of Medicine followed by an Internal Medicine residency at The University of Iowa hospitals and clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. He completed a fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Heddinger is highly rated in 75 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Heddinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    74
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    74
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Daniel Buroker is a medical oncologist. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa. After medical school, Dr. Buroker completed his residency at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Dr. Buroker is highly rated in 74 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Buroker is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    70
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    70
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Hughes, DO is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Hughes graduated magna cum laude from Albion College with a degree in psychology. She received her medical training at Des Moines University, followed by an internal medicine residency at Iowa Health Systems in Des Moines and a fellowship at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 70 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    66
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    66
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Zeeshan Jawa, MD is a medical oncology and hematology physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. Dr. Jawa received his medical training at Lahore Medical and Dental College in Lahore, Pakistan, followed by an internal medicine internship and residency at St. Francis Hospital (University of Illinois at Chicago) in Evanston, Illinois. He completed his fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Jawa is highly rated in 66 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jawa is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seema Harichand-Herdt, MD, specializes in Hematology/Oncology at Mission Blood + Cancer in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Harichand-Herdt is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harichand-Herdt is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Magdy Elsawy MD is a medical oncology and hematology Physician with Mission Cancer + Blood. He earned his medical degree from Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt. After medical school he completed his internship at Cairo University Hospitals. He completed his residency fellowship at Shadyside Hospital at the University of Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elsawy is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Elsawy is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | General Surgery | Oncology
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | General Surgery | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care

    1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 151, 
    Clive, IA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelly Pfundheller, ARNP, is available to answer questions and educate patients in all areas of breast health at MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care. Kelly manages high-risk patients, those with either a personal or strong family history of breast cancer, and helps to assess and diagnose a variety of breast concerns alongside the MercyOne radiology team, offering same day imaging here in Clive. In addition, she is available to teach self-breast examination and align patients with resources they need for comprehensive care. Kelly attended the University of Northern Iowa and Allen College, where she received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She then obtained a Masters of Science in Nursing from Clarke University in Dubuque, IA. She has a strong background in family practice and worked in this area for over six years in Des Moines before transitioning to Katzmann Breast Care in 2021. Kelly is passionate about women’s health and remains rooted in her family medicine background seeing not only women, but also men and children in her current practice. Dr. Pfundheller is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DICER1 Syndrome, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Dr. Pfundheller is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center Des Moines Hematology Oncology

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 3300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lasmi Narayana R. Buddharaju, MD, is board-certified in hematology and oncology at MercyOne Des Moines Hematology Oncology. He is also the statewide medical director for MercyOne Cancer Care, providing leadership and strategic direction for colleagues and patients.He treats all cancer types and is fully committed to walking beside you through every step of your cancer journey. He takes the time to listen to you, understand your goals and concerns and makes sure you're informed and supported.Dr. Buddharaju’s practice is grounded in compassion, clear communication and personalized care tailored to your needs. Dr. Buddharaju is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Buddharaju is board certified in Hematology Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Buddharaju is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristel Howell, ARNP, specializes in Hematology/Oncology at Mission Blood + Cancer in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Howell is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kayla Snyder, PA-C, specializes in oncology at Mission Blood + Cancer in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Urbanski is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Urbanski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Maksutoski, ARNP, specializes in Hematology/Oncology at Mission Blood + Cancer in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Maksutoski is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Maksutoski is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michele Renze, ARNP, specializes in Hematology/Oncology at Mission Blood + Cancer in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Renze is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Renze is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Britta Ten Haken, PA-C, specializes in Hematology/Oncology at Mission Blood + Cancer in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Haken is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia. Dr. Haken is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelsey Bieghler, ARNP, specializes in Hematology/Oncology at Mission Blood + Cancer in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bieghler is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Folate-Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Bieghler is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Schacht, PA-C, specializes in Hematology/Oncology at Mission Blood + Cancer in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schacht is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Schacht is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Blood + Cancer

    411 Laurel St., Suite A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Anderson, PA-C, specializes in Hematology/Oncology at Mission Blood + Cancer in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Blank Cancer & Blood Disorders Center

    1215 Pleasant St Ste 514, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samantha Mallory is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mallory is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatoblastoma, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, Ependymoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mallory is currently accepting new patients.

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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 clive, IA?

    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 clive, IA?

    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 clive, IA?

    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 clive, IA?

    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 clive?

    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 clive, IA?

    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 clive, IA?

    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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