25 of the Best Hematologist Oncologists Near Me in Gaithersburg, MD

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MediFind found 112 specialists near Gaithersburg, MD

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    Shannon C. O'connor
    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    9905 Medical Center Drive, Shady Grove Medical Building Suite200, Suite 200, Shady Grove Medical Building Suite200, Suite 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Shannon C. O'Connor, M.D., is a medical oncologist with Suburban Hospital. She practices out of Maryland Oncology Hematology. Dr. O'Connor has expertise in hematology and medical oncology with a special focus in women's health, including breast cancer and gynecologic cancers. Dr. O'Connor earned her Master's Degree in Physiology at Georgetown University, followed by her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed a residency at Washington Hospital Center, as well as a fellowship in hematology and oncology. Dr. O'Connor is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the Montgomery County Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Selected Publications Catlett JP1, Williams SA, O'Connor SC, Krishnan J, Malkovska V. ""Primary lymphoma of bone: an institutional experience."" Leuk Lymphoma. 2008 Nov;49(11):2125-32. doi: 10.1080/10428190802404030.". Dr. O'connor is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Expertise in
    64
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    64
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "George A. Sotos, M.D., is the chief of hematology and oncology at Suburban Hospital, as well as a member of Suburban's Cancer Committee and the coordinator of Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences. Dr. Sotos is a partner of Maryland Oncology & Hematology in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sotos has expertise in medical oncology and hematology, as well as chemotherapy. Dr. Sotos earned his Master of Science in Physiology from Georgetown University, followed by his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed a residency in internal medicine with University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology with the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Sotos is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, as well as a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society, the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is also a member of the oncology specialty panel for Johns Hopkins Medicine's Formulary Management Committee and previously served as a member of Suburban Hospital's Medical Staff Executive Committee, Provider Quality Committee and Physician Advisory Board. Dr. Sotos has been named a Top Doctor by Washington Consumers' Checkbook and a Super Doctor by the Washington Post magazine. Castle Connolly has also named him a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore areas. Dr. Sotos has contributed to numerous publications on medical oncology and hematology topics. Selected Publications Rotello, L, Albrant, D, Nossuli, K, Sotos, G, Samet, C, Rainey, T. ""Impact of a Hospital-Wide Pharmacy Implemented Weight-Based Dosing Protocol for Erythropoietin."" Chest, 124:4 (Suppl):182S (Abstract), 2003. Sotos, George A. ""Ars Brevis."" Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2013; 31:14; 1792-1794; http://jco.ascopubs.org/content/31/14/1792.full.pdf+html". Dr. Sotos is highly rated in 64 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Endometrial Cancer.

    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wallmark is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Wallmark is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Multiple Myeloma, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Maryland Oncology Hematology P.A.

    9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Haggerty is an Internal Medicine provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Haggerty has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    Palliative Medicine Consultants Of Greater Washington LLC

    9905 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Aylesworth is an Oncologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Aylesworth is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    9715 Medical Center Dr Ste 221, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chitra Rajagopal is an Oncologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Rajagopal is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    9905 Medical Center Drive, Shady Grove Medical Building Suite200, Suite 200, Shady Grove Medical Building Suite200, Suite 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Mahmood is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Mahmood is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions

    Maryland Oncology Hematology P.A.

    9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manish Agrawal is an Oncologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Agrawal is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Potomac Oncology & Hematology

    Rockville, MD 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. James Xu received a bachelor of science in chemical engineering with a minor in mathematics from Brigham Young University and his medical degree from University of Minnesota. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Yale-New Haven Hospital of Yale University in New Haven, CT, and his hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University in New York City. Because of his unique background in engineering and medicine, Dr. Xu was the recipient of the American Society of Clinical Oncology-Conquer Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award in 2011 and Merit Award in 2012. Dr. Xu is a strong advocate of precision medicine and he is the first person to have proposed and preliminarily confirmed the feasibility of using deep sequencing technology to detect genetic mutation in rare cell samples such as circulating tumor cells from cancer patients’ peripheral blood. He has published in peer-reviewed journals in lung, breast, and pancreatic cancers. Dr. Xu is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Protein S Deficiency, and Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions

    Community Hematology Oncology

    18111 Prince Philip Dr, 
    Olney, MD 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kreitman is an Oncologist in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Kreitman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Leukemia, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Reticuloendotheliosis.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Shady Grove

    9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 300, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Brown is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Mark G. Goldstein
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Center For Cancer & Blood Disorders

    6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 660, Suite 660, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Goldstein is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Goldstein is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anal Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Expertise in
    55
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    55
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4200, Suite 4200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Ari D. Fishman is a hematologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and George Washington University Hospital, where he serves as an assistant professor of medicine for the School of Medicine. He practices out of Maryland Oncology and Hematology, located in Wheaton, Maryland and Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fishman earned his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Beth Israel Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Fishman previously worked at Washington Oncology Hematology Center, located in Washington, D.C. and Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Fishman has been named a Top Doctor in Hematology and Oncology by Washingtonian Magazine and a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook magazine. Dr. Fishman is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Fishman has contributed to numerous publications. Selected Publications Fishman AD, Hoffman A, Volterra F, Frymus M, Gentilluci M. ""Intracaval and intracardiac metastatic nonseminomatous germ cell tumor: a rare cause of hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia."" Cancer Invest. 2002;20(7-8):996-1001.". Dr. Fishman is highly rated in 55 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Steven Pavletic
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Pavletic is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pavletic is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4200, Suite 4200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Farrell is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Farrell is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions

    Maryland Oncology Hematology P.A.

    9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shruti Murali is an Oncologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Murali is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    The Center For Cancer & Blood Disorders

    6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 660, Suite 660, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ralph V. Boccia is a hematologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Suburban Hospital, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, where he is a clinical associate professor of medicine for the University, as well as the medical director of the International Oncology Network (ION) Clinical Research Program and the chairman of ION’s Medical Advisory Panel. He practices out of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, of which he is the founder and medical director, located in Bethesda, Maryland and Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Boccia earned his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Kern Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant at the combined UCLA-Veterans Administration Program and The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Boccia is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Dr. Boccia has been listed as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine since 1992. He has also been recognized as a Super Doctor by The Washington Post Magazine and a Regional Top Doctor for Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore by Castle Connolly. Dr. Boccia has contributed to various articles with his research, published in journals such as Annals of Internal Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology and The Lancet. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Bladder cancer trends in Montgomery and Prince George's counties: Welcome news - and 3 facts you need to know. NJ.com (08/16/2016) RCCA Expands to Maryland to Become One of the Nation's First Multi-State Oncology/Hematology Physician-Owned and -Operated Networks. OncLive (10/06/2015). Dr. Boccia is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Multiple Myeloma, Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Splenectomy.

    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Frederick P Smith MD A Division Of RCCA

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Burmese, French

    Dr. Frederick P. Smith is a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has a private practice in Washington, D.C. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. Dr. Smith earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in oncology. Dr. Smith was named a 2012 Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Smith was the director of extramural oncology research at Georgetown University. In this position, he contributed over 50 articles to peer-reviewed medical journals. Dr. Smith is an integral advocate in the community for promoting access to clinical research. He has also contributed to clinical trials. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.

    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions

    Maryland Oncology Hematology P.A.

    9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shreya Sinha is an Oncologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sinha is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Appendix Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Center For Cancer & Blood Disorders

    Bethesda, MD 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Priego is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Priego is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Anemia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, and Splenectomy.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions

    Maryland Oncology Hematology P.A.

    9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Regan is an Oncologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Regan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions

    Nelson Gustavo Neder Kalil M.D.

    6000 Executive Blvd Ste 620, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nelson Kalil is an Oncologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Kalil is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Protein S Deficiency, Protein C Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, and Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4200, Suite 4200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carolyn Hendricks is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Hendricks is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. She is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Gulley is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gulley is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Chordoma, Urothelial Cancer, and Orchiectomy.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions

    Office

    10202 Addison Ct, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Pazdur is an Oncologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pazdur is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Nephrectomy.

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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 Gaithersburg, 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 Hematologist Oncologist near Gaithersburg, 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 Hematologist Oncologists near Gaithersburg, 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 Hematologist Oncologists near Gaithersburg, 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 Hematologist Oncologist in Gaithersburg?

    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 Gaithersburg, 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 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 Gaithersburg, MD?

    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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