The 20 Best Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Doctors Near Me in Charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma near Charleston, SC. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Thai H. Ho
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    MUSC Health Hematology Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Thai Ho has been caring for patients affected by genitourinary cancers for over 10 years. His area of expertise and the focus of his research is in treating kidney and bladder cancers. He also sees patients with kidney, bladder, upper tract urothelial, and prostate cancers, as well as patients affected by hereditary cancer syndromes. Dr. Ho completed the Baylor College of Medicine Physician Scientist Program in 2006, internal medicine residency at Washington University in St. Louis in 2009, and Medical Oncology Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2012.Dr. Ho's research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense to better match cancer patients with targeted therapies by using precision medicine approaches to identify a cancer's unique vulnerabilities. At MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, Dr. Ho is the Director of Precision Medicine and an Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology \& Oncology. Prior to joining MUSC, Dr. Ho was an Associate Professor faculty the Mayo Clinic where he was a member of the Center for Individualized Medicine Epigenomics Group, Genomic Tumor Board, and von Hippel-Lindau Clinic. Dr. Ho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Robert A. Zlotecki
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MUSC Health Radiation Medicine At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Zlotecki, MD, PhD, specializes in Radiation Oncology and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Zlotecki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bone Tumor, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

    Theodore S. Gourdin
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma

    MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 86 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Theodore S. Gourdin is a board-certified oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancer. He has a particular interest in treating urothelial cancer of the bladder.His medical degree was awarded by the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine and his fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center. ,Dr. Gourdin is accepting patients at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in downtown Charleston. Dr. Gourdin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

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    Matthew F. Kohler
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Matthew Kohler joined MUSC Women's Care as a gynecologist oncologist in 1998 and now serves as the director of the division of MUSC gynecology oncology. He is board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology, and gynecologic oncology. His specialties include radical and minimally invasive (robotic) surgery for gynecologic cancers, chemotherapy, and gestational trophoblastic disease. Dr. Kohler received his undergraduate degree from Yale University, then went on to Duke University for his medical degree, residency, and a gynecology oncology fellowship. Dr. Kohler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Whitney S. Graybill
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    MUSC Health Gynecology Oncology At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

    1280 Hospital Drive, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Whitney Graybill joined MUSC Women's Care as a gynecologist oncologist in 2010. Dr. Graybill graduated undergrad from Vanderbilt University. She graduated medical school from Quillen College of Medicine in Tennessee and residency at the University of Alabama. Dr. Graybill completed her fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her interests include minimally invasive robotic surgery, clinical trials, and translational ovarian cancer research. Dr. Graybill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Oophorectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma

    Carolina Center Of Gynecological Oncology PA

    1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd Ste 110, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Jennings is an Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Jennings is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Oophorectomy.

    Daniel Landau
    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma

    MUSC Health Telehealth Clinic - Charleston

    169 Ashley Avenue, 2nd Floor, H268, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Daniel Landau is a board certified Hematologist/Oncologist. He has been in practice since 2011. Dr. Landau obtained his medical degree and residency from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and then completed his hematology/oncology fellowship at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute (previously a part of MD Anderson). Dr. Landau's has been at the forefront of managing both benign and malignant conditions. He has also served in a number of roles beyond being a clinician including the institution of a telehealth service within Orlando Health. He now joins MUSC in a telehealth role. Dr. Landau has also provided a major role in medical education, having trained physicians for more than a decade. Dr. Landau has been published/ presented research within the New England Journal of Medicine, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American society of Hematology. Dr. Landau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Kevin Becker
    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma

    MUSC Health Hematology Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kevin Becker is a medical oncologist who cares for patients with genitourinary cancers, including prostate, kidney and bladder. Dr. Becker received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2004. He completed an Internal Medicine residency and a Hematology and Oncology fellowship at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. In 2020, he received a Master of Medical Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University. He completed the Northwell Health Physician Leadership Development Program in 2021. Dr. Becker's research aims to expand and improve treatment options through cancer treatment clinical trials.Before joining MUSC, Dr. Becker was the Medical Director of the Maimonides Cancer Center in Brooklyn, New York, and Chief of the Regional Division of Hematology and Oncology for Maimonides and Downstate Health Sciences University. Dr. Becker is the Director of Oncology Infusion and Ambulatory Services at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Dr. Becker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Familial Wilms Tumor 2.

    Jennifer L. Harper
    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Radiation Oncology | Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Radiation Oncology | Otolaryngology

    MUSC Health Radiation Medicine At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jennifer Harper is a radiation oncologist, certified by the American Board of Radiology. Her primary focus is in the treatment of breast cancer, sarcoma, and head and neck cancer. She also is credentialed in the use of Gamma Knife radiosurgery, with interests in its application for the treatment of brain metastasis. In the field of breast cancer, Dr. Harper has published extensively on the topic of accelerated partial breast irradiation. In 2016, she has developed a group wellness program, in collaboration with the MUSC Wellness Center, for breast cancer survivors. This ongoing program, known as The Survivors' Fit Club, seeks to facilitate the healing of mind body and spirit following breast cancer treatment.Dr. Harper is also a passionate medical educator. Her teaching efforts have been recognized with an award by the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology. She has also received an MUSC Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award following nomination by medical students. She is also the Physician Representative for the Medical Physic Residency Program. She serves as the Department of Radiation Oncology's Quality Assurance (QA) Medical Director and has incorporated QA and medical education instruction into the residency curriculum. Dr. Harper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Angiosarcoma.

    Lee R. Leddy
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Orthopedics

    MUSC Health Orthopaedics At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lee Leddy did his undergraduate work at Emory University where he received his BS in biological science while lettering on the varsity basketball team. He then received his M.D. from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Leddy went back to Emory University to complete his internship and residency in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He joined MUSC in 2009 after completing a fellowship in orthopaedic oncology at Emory University where he helped establish the sarcoma program and is currently the leader of the Sarcoma Disease Focus Team at Hollings Cancer Center.Dr. Leddy currently serves as the chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and the chief of the Musculoskeletal Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence (ICCE). He is actively involved in both clinical and basic science research and collaborates in the Sarcoma Immunotherapy Lab.As a member of the MUSC Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine, Dr. Leddy's primary focus is providing excellent care to patients with benign and malignant bone and soft tissues tumors in children and adults, metastatic bone cancer, fracture care, and primary and revision hip replacements. Dr. Leddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, Bone Tumor, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Santosh Nagaraju
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Transplant Surgery

    MUSC Health Transplant Clinic At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 1st Floor, 9th Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Santosh Nagaraju, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in abdominal organ transplant surgeon. Dr. Nagaraju earned his medical degree in India and completed a general surgery residency at Grant Medical College, Mumbai, in India. He pursued organ transplant training as a visiting research scholar at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute in Pittsburgh. He then completed a general surgery residency and a multi-organ transplant surgery fellowship at Indiana University.Dr. Nagaraju is certified in kidney, liver, pancreas and intestine transplant by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. He also performs minimally invasive donor surgery for living donor kidney transplants. Dr. Nagaraju is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and performs a spectrum of general surgery procedures including hernia, gall bladder, hepatobiliary and dialysis access procedures. He enjoys working with trainees including medical students, residents and fellows. He is passionate about improving learning experience for trainees.Dr. Nagaraju believes in empowering and educating patients to make the best possible decisions for their healthcare needs. He encourages a team approach that is patient centered and inclusive of providers and patient families to determine care plans that reflect patient autonomy. He believes patients are part of the extended ""transplant family"" and forges long lasting bonds with patients long after their surgery.Outside of work, Dr. Nagaraju enjoys spending time with his daughter, reading and cycling.". Dr. Nagaraju is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Cooper is an Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Prostatectomy.

    William T. Creasman
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 86 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. William T. Creasman joined MUSC Women's Care as a gynecologist oncologist in 1986. He graduated undergrad and medical school from Baylor University. He completed his residency at University Rochester Medical Center and his oncology fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Creasman is a world renowned physician in the specialty of gynecology oncology. He is co-author of Clinical Gynecologic Oncology - the textbook for medical students, residents, and other physicians. Dr. Creasman's interests include gynecologic oncology group clinical trials and uterine cancer treatments. Dr. Creasman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Hysterectomy.

    Abirami Sivapiragasam
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    MUSC Health Hematology Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Abirami Sivapiragasam is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist with over a decade of experience. Currently, she is the Director of Medical Oncology at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Previously, she worked as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, NY. During her tenure there, she also served as the Program Director for the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship program.Dr. Sivapiragasam is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. She is also a skilled educator, having trained medical students, residents, and fellows.As a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Sivapiragasam is committed to keeping up with the latest advancements in her field. Additionally, she is a published researcher in her area of expertise.Dr. Sivapiragasam is known for her compassionate and dedicated approach to patient care. She is a respected leader in the field of breast oncology and is highly regarded in the medical community. Dr. Sivapiragasam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    John M. Kaczmar
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Otolaryngology | Oncology
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Otolaryngology | Oncology

    MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 86 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. John Kaczmar is a medical oncologist who specializes in caring for patients with cancers of the head and neck. He attended college at Cornell University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He then obtained his medical degree at Columbia University Medical School in New York City, where he served as president of his class. After medical school, he undertook a residency in internal medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. There, he served as a member of the resident steering committee and attained an additional certification in health care leadership in quality. Following this, he completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, before joining the Medical University of South Carolina in 2017.There are many challenges involved in treating cancers of the head and neck. Dr. Kaczmar's research interests are focused on overcoming these challenges through the use of the body's own immune system (immunotherapy) and targeted therapies aimed at fighting head and neck cancer growth. In addition to bringing cutting-edge treatment options to patients, he has an interest in working to improve the tolerability of proven treatments so as to maximize quality of life. Dr. Kaczmar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Glioma.

    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louise Clay is a Radiation Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Clay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Internal Medicine

    Roper Hospital

    316 Calhoun St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Decker is an Internal Medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Decker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma.

    Anca Dumitriu
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Pediatrics | Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Pediatrics | Hematology | Oncology

    MUSC Children's Health Hematology Oncology At Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital

    10 McClennan Banks Dr, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anca Dumitriu, MD, specializes in Pediatric Cancer, and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Dumitriu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Neuroblastoma, and Hereditary Neuroblastoma.

    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Kraveka is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Kraveka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Sickle Cell Disease, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    Experienced in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Lindhorst is an Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lindhorst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma?

    Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is cancer that forms in the soft tissue of the body. Soft tissue connects, supports, or surrounds other body parts. In adults, STS is rare.

    There are many different types of soft tissue cancers. The type of sarcoma depends on the tissue it forms in:

    • Muscles
    • Tendons
    • Fat
    • Blood vessels
    • Lymph vessels
    • Nerves
    • Tissues in and around joints

    The cancer can form almost anywhere, but is most common in the:

    • Head
    • Neck
    • Arms
    • Legs
    • Trunk
    • Abdomen

    When should I see an Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctor near Charleston, SC?

    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 an Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctor near Charleston, SC?

    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 Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctors near Charleston, SC?

    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 Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctors near Charleston, SC?

    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 an Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctor near Charleston, SC?

    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 Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctor?

    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 an Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctor near Charleston, SC?

    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 Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctor?

    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 Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctor 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 Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctors near Charleston, SC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctor 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 an Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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