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Best Hematologists in Tucson

Written by Andrew Le, MD

Updated December 15, 2024

Introduction to Hematology in Tucson

Overview of Hematology as a Medical Specialty

Hematology is the branch of medicine focused on the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of blood disorders.

Hematologists treat conditions such as anemia, blood clotting disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood-related diseases.

Importance of Hematology in Modern Healthcare

Hematologists play a significant role in diagnosing and treating a wide range of blood disorders, from common conditions like anemia to more complex diseases such as leukemia.

Recent advancements in hematology have led to improved treatments, including targeted therapies and personalized medicine approaches.

Hematology in Tucson's Healthcare Landscape

Tucson offers a robust selection of hematology services, with numerous qualified specialists practicing in the area.

Hematology in Tucson is well-integrated with other medical specialties, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with blood disorders.


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List of Hematologists in Tucson

JP

Dr. Jeffrey Pu

5.0

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(315) 464-8200

American Board of Internal Medicine

English

Hematology

SC

Dr. Sima Chimeh

5.0

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Persian

Phone

(520) 694-2873

American Board of Internal Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / EAU CLAIRE (Medical School, 2013)

English

Persian

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

Dr. Natalie Stanton

Dr. Natalie Stanton

5.0

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 689-7022

American Board of Internal Medicine

University of Arizona (Fellowship Hospital, 2013)

University of LOUISVILLE School of MED|UNIVERSITY of ARIZONA / COLLEGE of EDUCATION|University of Louisville (Medical School, 2007)

English

Tucson Medical Center

Hematology & Oncology

Medical Oncology

Hematology

AA

Dr. Akshay Amaraneni

5.0

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 694-2873

American Board of Internal Medicine

St. Georges University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2013)

English

Banner-University Medical Center South

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

MS

Dr. Montaser Shaheen

5.0

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Arabic

Phone

(575) 627-9110

In University School of Med (Residency Hospital)

University Of Damascus, Faculty Of Medicine (Medical School, 1996)

English

Arabic

Artesia General Hospital

Lovelace Regional Hospital

Banner-University Medical Center South

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Dr. Shamudheen Rafiyath

Dr. Shamudheen Rafiyath

5.0

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(701) 364-8900

American Board of Internal Medicine

NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE|Westchester County Medical Center|Westchester Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital, 2012)

Long Island Jewish|Overlook Hospital (Residency Hospital, 2007)

Medical College Trivandrum|University of Kerala (Internship Hospital, 2002)

English

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes

Essentia Health-Fargo

Essentia Health-Fosston

Medical Oncology

Hematology

IC

Dr. Iloabueke Chineke

5.0

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(307) 235-5433

American Board of Internal Medicine

English

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

Dr. Delmer Montoya

Dr. Delmer Montoya

5.0

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(520) 886-0206

American Board of Internal Medicine

Hospice and Palliative Care at MD Anderson Cancer Center & (Fellowship Hospital)

Medical Oncology at University of South Alabama (Fellowship Hospital)

Internal Medicine at Canton Medical Education Foundation (Residency Hospital)

Universidad Católica de Honduras (Medical School)

English

Spanish

Tucson Medical Center

Medical Oncology

Hematology

Internal Medicine

Dr. Jaspreet Chahal

Dr. Jaspreet Chahal

5.0

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Dr. Jaspreet Chahal is a highly qualified female hematologist and oncologist based in Tucson, AZ. She completed her Doctor of Medicine at St. George's University and pursued her internship in Hematology and Oncology at Hofstra University, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Arizona. Dr. Chahal holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medical Oncology and Hematology. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, she is affiliated with The Oncology Institute and accepts various insurance plans including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Medicare. With a stellar 5.0 star rating, Dr. Chahal is dedicated to providing exceptional care to her patients.

The Oncology Institute

American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Hematology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Medical School - St. George's University, Doctor of Medicine

Hofstra University, Internship in Hematology and Oncology

University of Arizona, Residency in Internal Medicine

English

Hindi

Punjabi

BlueCross BlueShield

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna

Medicare

6565 E Carondelet Dr, Ste 285 Tucson, AZ

275 W Continental Rd, Ste 133 Green Valley, AZ

(1 of 2) 6565 E Carondelet Dr, Ste 285 , Tucson, AZ 85710 (2 of 2) 275 W Continental Rd, Ste 133 Green Valley, AZ

Hematologist

Oncologist

Dr. Donald Brooks

Dr. Donald Brooks

4.9

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(520) 624-7445

American Board of Internal Medicine

University Hospital - St Paul (Residency Hospital, 1991)

University Ariz (Fellowship Hospital, 1991)

University Tex SW (Internship Hospital, 1988)

English

Spanish

Northwest Medical Center

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

Hematology

Dr. Soham Puvvada

Dr. Soham Puvvada

4.8

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 694-2873

Internal Medicine (Residency Hospital, 2012)

Duke University (Fellowship Hospital, 2012)

Hematology (Fellowship Hospital, 2012)

Medical Oncology (Fellowship Hospital, 2012)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Residency Hospital, 2009)

University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine (Medical School, 2006)

English

Banner University Medical Center Tucson

Medical Oncology

Hematology

Internal Medicine

Dr. Ahmed Abdelaziz

Dr. Ahmed Abdelaziz

4.6

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Arabic

Phone

(520) 886-0206

American Board of Internal Medicine

Wayne State University (Fellowship Hospital)

Wayne State Univesity (Residency Hospital)

University Of Alexandria (Egypt) (Medical School)

English

Arabic

Tucson Medical Center

Saint Joseph's Hospital

Medical Oncology

Hematology

Dr. Sudhir Manda

Dr. Sudhir Manda

4.6

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Hindi

Phone

(520) 886-0206

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Fellowship Hospital)

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (Residency Hospital)

Ghandi Medical College, India (Medical School)

English

Hindi

Tucson Medical Center

Saint Joseph's Hospital

Medical Oncology

Hematology

Dr. Christopher Disimone

Dr. Christopher Disimone

4.4

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(480) 223-9805

University of California, Davis School of Medicine (Medical School)

UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest (Residency Hospital, 2002)

UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest (Fellowship Hospital, 2002)

UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest (Internship Hospital, 2000)

English

HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Dr. Michael Boxer

Dr. Michael Boxer

4.2

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 886-0206

American Board of Internal Medicine

Massachusetts General Hospital (Fellowship Hospital, 1974)

St Louis Jewish Hosp-Wash (Internship Hospital, 1972)

ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School, 1971)

English

Oncology

Hematology

Internal Medicine

RK

Dr. Ravitharan Krishnadasan

4.2

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(520) 694-2873

YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL / DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION (Medical School, 2006)

English

Spanish

Hematology

MM

Dr. Manuel Modiano

4.2

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(520) 624-7445

Arizona Cancer Center-Univ Of Arizona (Fellowship Hospital, 1988)

Sinai Samaritan Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 1986)

Sinai Samaritan Medical Center (Internship Hospital, 1984)

Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico (Medical School, 1982)

English

Spanish

Medical Oncology

Hematology

RT

Dr. Raymond Taetle

3.9

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 886-0206

American Board of Internal Medicine

UC-San Diego (Fellowship Hospital, 1978)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Medical School, 1973)

English

Medical Oncology

Hematology

Oncology

Internal Medicine

TM

Dr. Thomas Miller

3.4

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 626-2816

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (Medical School, 1980)

English

Hematology

GB

Dr. Gino Bottino

3.3

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 333-4184

American Board of Internal Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Medical School, 1980)

English

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Backus Hospital

Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

CC

Dr. Christopher Chen

3.1

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(520) 276-2270

American Board of Internal Medicine

English

Spanish

Tucson Medical Center

Oro Valley Hospital

Northwest Medical Center

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

JA

Dr. Junaid Arshad

1.0

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English, Armenian

Phone

(520) 694-2873

American Board of Internal Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB / KING EDWARD MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School)

English

Armenian

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

MP

Dr. Maria Proytcheva

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Bulgarian

Phone

(520) 626-6870

American Board of Pathology

YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL / DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION (Medical School, 2003)

English

Bulgarian

Banner-University Medical Center South

Hematology

Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

QS

Dr. Qurat Sipra

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 626-8818

American Board of Internal Medicine

English

Northwest Medical Center

Hematology

Internal Medicine

CC

Dr. Carlos Cantu

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(602) 685-5211

American Board of Pathology

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Medical School, 2013)

English

Banner Gateway Medical Center

Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

Banner Casa Grande Medical Center

Hematology

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

AK

Dr. Abhijeet Kumar

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 694-2873

American Board of Internal Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (Medical School, 2016)

English

Banner-University Medical Center South

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

SP

Dr. Susan Pekarske

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 297-7826

American Board of Pathology

Mayo Clinic (Medical School, 1996)

English

Hematology

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

UR

Dr. Umbreen Rozell

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 694-2873

American Board of Internal Medicine

St. Georges University School of Medicine (Medical School, 2012)

English

Glens Falls Hospital

Banner-University Medical Center South

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

AR

Dr. Atlantis Russ

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 626-8818

American Board of Internal Medicine

English

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

SK

Dr. Sharad Khurana

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 626-6182

American Board of Internal Medicine

Rush University (Medical School)

English

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

RJ

Dr. Ricklie Julian

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 694-2873

American Board of Internal Medicine

George Washington University (Medical School, 2013)

English

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

DF

Dr. Deborah Fuchs

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 626-4111

American Board of Pathology

University Of Az College Of Med (Residency Hospital)

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson (Medical School, 1998)

English

Banner-University Medical Center South

Hematology

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

KG

Dr. Krisstina Gowin

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 694-7547

American Board of Internal Medicine

Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 2009)

English

Hematology

Medical Oncology

JS

Dr. Jennifer Segar

N/A

Tucson, AZ

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(520) 694-0111

American Board of Internal Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA / COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (Medical School, 2016)

English

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

Choosing a Hematologist in Tucson

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Hematologist

Qualifications and Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine certifications
  • Specializations in Hematology and Medical Oncology

Experience and Educational Background

  • Medical school and residency information
  • Fellowship training in Hematology

Patient Reviews and Ratings

  • Star ratings from healthgrades and other platforms
  • Number of patient reviews

Hospital Affiliations

  • Connections with reputable medical centers in Tucson
  • Access to advanced treatment facilities

Language Proficiency

  • Availability of multilingual hematologists
  • Common languages spoken by Tucson hematologists

Steps in the Hematologist Selection Process

Researching Potential Providers

  • Utilizing online directories and healthcare platforms
  • Checking hematologist profiles on healthgrades

Verifying Credentials and Specializations

  • Confirming board certifications
  • Reviewing areas of expertise within hematology

Scheduling Consultations

  • Contacting hematologists' offices
  • Preparing questions for initial appointments

Evaluating Communication and Rapport

  • Assessing the hematologist's approach to patient care
  • Considering personal comfort with the physician

Top-Rated Hematologists in Tucson

Dr. Delmer Montoya

Credentials and Experience

  • Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine specialist
  • Educated at Universidad Católica de Honduras
  • Completed fellowships in Hospice and Palliative Care at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Medical Oncology at University of South Alabama

Patient Satisfaction

  • 5.0-star rating based on 21 patient reviews
  • Fluent in English and Spanish, enhancing patient communication

Practice Information

  • Affiliated with Tucson Medical Center
  • Contact: (520) 886-0206

Dr. Shamudheen Rafiyath

Expertise

  • Specializes in Medical Oncology and Hematology
  • Completed fellowship at New York Medical College

Patient Reviews

  • Highly rated with a 5.0-star rating from 23 patient reviews

Practice Details

  • Multiple hospital affiliations including Essentia Health facilities
  • Contact: (701) 364-8900

Dr. Jaspreet Chahal

Qualifications

  • Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology
  • Completed medical education at St. George's University and residency at University of Arizona

Languages and Patient Satisfaction

  • Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi
  • Perfect 5.0-star rating from patient reviews

Practice Information

  • Affiliated with The Oncology Institute
  • Accepts various insurance plans including Medicare
  • Multiple office locations in Tucson and Green Valley

Additional Notable Hematologists

Dr. Donald Brooks

  • 4.9-star rating based on 81 patient reviews
  • Specializes in Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Hematology
  • Affiliated with Northwest Medical Center

Dr. Soham Puvvada

  • 4.8-star rating from 18 patient reviews
  • Expertise in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine
  • Practices at Banner University Medical Center Tucson

Additional Resources for Finding Hematologists in Tucson

Professional Organizations and Directories

American Society of Hematology (ASH)

  • Information on hematology specialists and research

Arizona Medical Board

  • Verification of physician licenses and credentials

Online Review Platforms and Healthcare Provider Databases

Healthgrades

  • Comprehensive doctor profiles and patient reviews

Zocdoc

  • Online appointment booking and doctor reviews

Local Healthcare Networks

Banner University Medical Center Tucson

  • Directory of affiliated hematologists

Tucson Medical Center

  • List of practicing hematologists