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Whether a referral is needed depends on your insurance plan. Some plans require a referral from a primary care provider (PCP) before seeing a specialist, while others allow you to book directly. It's worth calling your insurance provider first to check. If you're currently seeing a community oncologist, they can often Show Full Answer

Whether a referral is needed depends on your insurance plan. Some plans require a referral from a primary care provider (PCP) before seeing a specialist, while others allow you to book directly. It's worth calling your insurance provider first to check. If you're currently seeing a community oncologist, they can often connect you directly with an MPN specialist — so that's another great route to explore.

Here are a couple of ways to find an MPN specialist on your own:

- American Society of Hematology — Their online database helps locate hematologists with a clinical interest in MPNs
- MPNforum — Publishes a list of MPN professionals in the U.S. and worldwide, organized by location

Also worth asking: many MPN specialists offer telehealth appointments, which can be a huge help if you live far from a major cancer center.

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Why It’s Worth Seeing an MPN Specialist — Even Once