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    MediFind found 262 specialists near Mc Lean, VA

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    262 providers found
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology

      Inova Health Care Services

      3300 Gallows Rd, 
      Falls Church, VA 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sekwon Jang is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Jang is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Jang is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Mark Markowski is a medical oncologist at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Markowski participates in multidisciplinary clinics at Sibley and The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and sees patients in the genitourinary clinics of both hospitals. Dr. Markowski treats numerous types of cancers, with a specialty in prostate and kidney cancers. Dr. Markowski earned his medical degree and Ph.D. in tumor biology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Columbia University, followed by a medical oncology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Markowski previously served as a research associate at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University. His research interests focus on early phase drug development for prostate cancer, as well a non-castrating therapies for patients with metastatic disease. Dr. Markowski is currently conducting research with funding from a Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program Award and a Challenge Award from the Prostate Cancer Foundation, which focuses on new treatment strategies for prostate cancer patients. Dr. Markowski is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Wilms Tumor, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Prostatectomy.

      Bruce R. Kressel
      Expertise in
      62
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      62
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce R. Kressel, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition to an expertise in breast and lung cancer, Dr. Kressel has an expertise in gynecologic oncology and general medical oncology, with specific focuses on hematologic malignancies including lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma. Dr. Kressel earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology, also at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kressel completed a fellowship in oncology at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as well. Dr. Kressel has been regularly named one of America’s Top Doctors and one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Kressel is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Kressel has contributed to numerous publications, presentations and clinical trials. Dr. Kressel is highly rated in 62 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Splenectomy.

      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 
       (4.6 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.

      Benjamin P. Levy
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Benjamin Levy is a thoracic medical oncologist and the clinical director of medical oncology for the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an associate professor of oncology for Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He practices out of the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Levy is a physician scientist who is interested in innovative immunotherapeutic approaches for advanced stage lung cancer patients and biomarkers that help define those patients more likely to respond to such agents. He has an expertise in thoracic malignancies, including non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer and thymic malignancies, as well as head and neck cancer. Dr. Levy earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia. He completed an internal medicine residency at Georgetown University Hospital, followed by a hematology/oncology fellowship at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he received the Department of Medicine Research Fellow of the Year Award and the 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award for his clinical research in prostate cancer. Dr. Levy previously worked as an assistant professor at the Icahn School of Medicine, medical director of thoracic oncology for Mount Sinai Health Systems and associate director of the Cancer Clinical Trials Office for Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Levy played an integral role on several American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) committees and currently serves as associate editor for the ASCO University Committee. He completed a two year term on the editorial board for the Journal of Clinical Oncology and currently serves as an ad hoc reviewer for other journals, including Clinical Lung Cancer, The Oncologist and Oncotarget. Dr. Levy was recently selected as one of only 15 oncologists in the country to the prestigious ASCO Leadership Development program, whose mission is to identify and develop future leaders of ASCO. In addition to his ASCO commitments, Dr. Levy serves on the ALLIANCE Respiratory Committee, the IASLC Staging Committee and the IASLC Career Development & Fellowship Committee. Dr. Levy is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), 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 
       (4.6 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.

      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 
       (4.6 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
      13
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Marshall is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Marshall is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology
      1635 N George Mason Dr, Ste 170, 
      Arlington, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Neelima Denduluri is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Denduluri is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and HER2 Negative Breast Cancer. Dr. Denduluri is currently accepting new patients.

      Claudine J. Isaacs
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      12
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Claudine Isaacs is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Isaacs is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

      Neal S. Young
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      Expertise in
      11
      conditions
      Bethesda, MD 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Neal Young is a Hematologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Young is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aplastic Anemia, Anemia, Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Phillip A. Scheinberg
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology
      10 Center Dr, Bldg 10 Crc, Rm 3-5140, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Phillip Scheinberg is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Scheinberg is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aplastic Anemia, Anemia, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Sandra M. Swain
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology
      Expertise in
      6
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology
      8901 Wisconsin Ave Bldg 8 Room 5101, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sandra Swain is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Swain is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Febrile Neutropenia.

      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      Hematology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      5
      conditions
      Hematology | Oncology

      Mgmc LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Geoffrey Gibney is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gibney is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, and Sinus Cancer.

      Expertise in
      54
      conditions
      Hematology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      54
      conditions
      Hematology | Oncology

      Virginia Cancer Specialists, P.C.

      1635 N George Mason Dr, Suite 170, 
      Arlington, VA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Keeran Sampat is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Sampat is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

      Steven Z. Pavletic
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology
      Expertise in
      4
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology
      10 Center Dr, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Pavletic is a Hematologist Oncology provider 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.

      Sarah Waheed
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Hematology
      Expertise in
      3
      conditions
      Hematology

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      Washington, DC 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Punjabi, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Sarah Waheed is a fellowship-trained oncologist specializing in the treatment of complex blood cancers including multiple myeloma, smoldering myeloma, amyloidosis, light chain disposition disease, monoclonal gammopathy (MGUS), POEMS and Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia. Her research on blood cancer treatments, transplant techniques and innovations are frequently published in peer-reviewed journals. As a member of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center’s blood cancers program at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Dr. Waheed is part of a team that is available 24/7 to evaluate, admit, diagnose and treat patients with same day appointments or through the emergency department. The Blood Cancer Program at Sibley is integrated with the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and can refer for stem cell transplant. Patients are able to receive care locally before and after the transplant. Dr. Waheed is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

      Jillian Simard
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions
      Expertise in
      1
      conditions

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      Washington, DC 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jillian Simard is a fellowship-trained medical oncologist with a focus on breast cancer. She sees patients at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, and is a clinical associate for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Simard brings a multidisciplinary background in patient care, translational research and clinical trials, with a particular interest in improving outcomes for patients with breast cancer through personalized and evidence-based treatment strategies. Dr. Simard received her medical degree from the UCSF School of Medicine, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, where she was part of the Women’s Health Track and received a Resident Teaching Award. She then completed a clinical fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), where she also served as a research fellow in the Lymphoid Malignancies Branch. During her time at the NCI, Dr. Simard participated in multiple clinical research efforts, including serving as lead associate investigator for a Phase 2 trial for secondary CNS lymphoma. Her research portfolio includes designing early-phase clinical trials and contributing to peer-reviewed publications in journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma & Leukemia. Dr. Simard is committed to fostering compassionate, equitable care and to working collaboratively across disciplines to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Simard is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

      Expertise in
      29
      conditions
      Expertise in
      29
      conditions

      Mgmc LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Catherine Broome is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Broome is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Thrombocytopenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

      Expertise in
      22
      conditions
      Expertise in
      22
      conditions

      Mgmc LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Craig Kessler is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kessler is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Blood Clots, Hemophilia A, Acquired Hemophilia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

      American Oncology Partners PA

      6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 660, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bruce Cheson is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Cheson is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Cheson is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Benjamin Weinberg is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Weinberg is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Weinberg is currently accepting new patients.

      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      Expertise in
      13
      conditions
      6900 Georgia Ave Nw, Walter Reed Army Med Center, 
      Washington, DC 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Roschewski is a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Roschewski is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Vitrectomy.

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

      Potomac Oncology & Hematology

      Rockville, MD 
       (8.7 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 Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.

      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology
      10 Center Dr., 8b08, Msc 1750, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Gulley is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gulley is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Chordoma, Urothelial Cancer, and Orchiectomy.

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      What is a hematologist? 

      A hematologist is a doctor who specializes in health problems relating to blood, including blood cells and vessels, lymph nodes, and bone marrow. Hematologists treat many different conditions, such as anemia, where the blood doesn’t have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen efficiently, and clotting disorders like hemophilia, where blood doesn’t clot properly. They are also trained to treat blood cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma, which start in the bone marrow where blood cells are made.  

      Why am I being referred to a hematologist?    

      A person might be referred to a hematologist if their primary care doctor notices something unusual about their blood. For example, they could have low or high numbers of certain blood cells in a blood test. Symptoms like feeling tired all the time, bruising easily, or having frequent nosebleeds might also be reasons to see a hematologist. Hematologists use specialized diagnostic tests to pinpoint the cause of these symptoms and identify any underlying conditions. Their expertise allows them to recommend targeted treatments and monitor blood health over time. 

      What is the difference between a hematologist and an oncologist? 

      A hematologist focuses on treating blood-related conditions, such as anemia, blood clotting disorders, and sickle cell disease. In contrast, an oncologist treats cancers that can occur in different parts of the body, such as the lungs, breast, or skin. Some doctors are trained in both fields and are known as hematologist-oncologists. They treat blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, as well as non-cancerous blood disorders. This dual training allows them to treat conditions that involve both blood disorders and cancer. 

      What are common blood disorders?    

      Blood disorders are health problems that affect the blood in different ways. Some common blood disorders include: 

      • Anemia: When there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen, leading to symptoms like tiredness, dizziness, and pale skin. 
      • Hemophilia: A disorder where the blood doesn’t clot properly, causing people to bleed for a long time after a cut or injury. 
      • Sickle Cell Disease: This condition causes red blood cells to be shaped like a sickle (a curved tool) instead of round. These oddly shaped cells can block blood flow and cause pain. 

      Anemia is the most common blood disorder that hematologists diagnose. It can happen to people assigned female at birth during their periods or pregnancy. It can also develop if someone doesn’t get enough iron or certain vitamins. Sometimes, taking certain medicines can cause anemia. 

      What tests are performed by hematologists?    

      Hematologists perform different tests to check how blood is working. One common test is a complete blood count, which measures the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This test helps find problems like anemia or infections. Another test is a blood clotting test, which checks if blood clots too slowly or too quickly. For some conditions, a bone marrow biopsy might be needed, where a small sample of bone marrow is taken to look for diseases like leukemia. There are also special genetic tests to see if a blood disorder runs in families.  

      When should I see a Hematologist near Mc Lean, VA?

      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 near Mc Lean, VA?

      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 Hematologists near Mc Lean, VA?

      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 Hematologists near Mc Lean, VA?

      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 in Mc Lean?

      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 search results page. 

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

      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 near Mc Lean, VA?

      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?

      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 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 Hematologists near Mc Lean, VA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hematologist 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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