The 20 Best Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

Find the Top Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 146 doctor with experience in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 119 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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146 providers found
    Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Assad Hassoun is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hassoun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Hassoun is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Hassoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garrett Hisatake is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hisatake is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Banti's Syndrome, Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hisatake is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Hisatake is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Osorio is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Osorio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Osorio is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Osorio is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

    2324 Sacramento Street Care Center

    2324 Sacramento Street, Suite 111, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gauri Kelekar is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kelekar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hemochromatosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Urothelial Cancer. Dr. Kelekar is board certified in Medical Oncology - Internal Medicine Hematology. Dr. Kelekar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiology
    Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiology

    Radiology At China Basin

    185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Derek Sun is a radiologist who interprets medical imaging that includes X-rays, ultrasound images, CT scans and MRI. He has a particular interest in diseases and conditions of the abdomen and pelvis. Sun earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed a residency in radiology at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, followed by a fellowship in abdominal imaging at UCSF. Sun is passionate about educating physicians-in-training. He serves as associate director of UCSF’s program in abdominal imaging and ultrasound, for which he teaches high-level concepts in medical imaging. He received the Hideyo Minagi Outstanding Teacher Award in 2019. A native San Franciscan, Sun enjoys giving back to his community. He volunteers at a local food bank and promotes STEM education (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) to Bay Area students. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

    Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. John Gordan is a gastrointestinal cancer specialist who cares for patients with hepatobiliary cancers, such as cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), hepatocellular carcinoma (the most common liver cancer) and gallbladder cancer. Gordan is actively involved in designing and carrying out clinical trials of potential treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma. His laboratory research focuses on identifying new therapies for patients with these cancers as well as identifying predictive biomarkers to better apply existing therapies. Gordan completed his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in medical oncology at UCSF. He joined the UCSF faculty in 2015. Gordan is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, which supports his research, as does the American Cancer Society. Dr. Gordan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gordan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology. Dr. Gordan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology At Mission Bay

    1825 Fourth St., First Floor, Room L1101, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mary Feng is a radiation oncologist who cares for patients with cancers affecting organs of the abdomen and pelvis. In research, Feng aims to refine radiation therapy so that it's more effective and has fewer side effects through the use of advanced technologies and imaging techniques. Her work includes improving radiation treatment when used alone as well as in combination with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. As vice chair for clinical research in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Feng supervises and encourages innovative clinical trials at UCSF. As the medical director of the Clinical Research Network Office at the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, she helps local UCSF partners expand clinical trials into the community. Feng earned her medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She completed a residency in radiation oncology at the University of Michigan Hospitals. Dr. Feng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Feng is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology. Dr. Feng is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

    Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. R. Kate Kelley is a gastrointestinal oncologist who treats liver cancers such as hepatocellular carcinoma; bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma); gastric cancer; esophageal cancer; anal, colon and rectal cancer; pancreatic cancer; and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Kelley's research interests include developing clinical trials to identify new treatments for gastrointestinal malignancies, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma and bile duct cancer. Kelley graduated from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed a residency at UCLA, where she was chief resident in internal medicine. She also completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF. Kelley received the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Merit Award in 2009 and the ASCO Young Investigator Award in 2010. She co-authored a chapter on digestive tract cancers in the textbook Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment. Dr. Kelley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Gallbladder Cancer. Dr. Kelley is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology. Dr. Kelley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Gastroenterology

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nazia Hasan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Esophageal Perforation, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hasan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Casey Ward is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His clinical expertise encompasses Cavernous Lymphangioma, Cystic Hygroma, Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma, Pancreas Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Ward is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

    2324 Sacramento Street Care Center

    2324 Sacramento Street, Suite 111, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Jeske is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Jeske is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Jeske is board certified in Medical Oncology - Board Certified and Hematology - Board Certified. Dr. Jeske is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology

    John W. Lee, MD Private Practice

    2333 Buchanan St, Level B, Dept Of Radiation Oncology, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centered care. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vulvar Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Lee is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

    Alan M. Kramer, MD Private Practice

    2100 Webster St, Ste 326, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Kramer is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Kramer is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Kramer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiology
    Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiology

    San Francisco Medical Center

    2425 Geary Blvd, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jun Wu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

    Justin P. Quock, MD Private Practice

    929 Clay St, Ste 207, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centric care. Dr. Quock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Thrombocytopenia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Quock is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Quock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Radiology At China Basin

    185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Robert Flavell is a radiologist who cares for both adults and children, and specializes in nuclear medicine, the use of small amounts of radioactive materials to evaluate organ systems. He is chief of molecular imaging and therapeutics for the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. In research, Flavell focuses on developing new methods of diagnosing and treating cancer using molecular imaging technology, which shows what is taking place in the body at a cellular and molecular level. After earning a doctorate in chemical biology at the Rockefeller University, Flavell earned his medical degree at Weill Cornell Medicine. At UCSF, he completed a residency in diagnostic radiology, followed by a fellowship in nuclear medicine. Dr. Flavell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Dr. Flavell is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and American Board Of Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Medicine. Dr. Flavell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Radiology At China Basin

    185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Spencer Behr is a radiologist with expertise in molecular imaging, radiation therapy and abdominal imaging. He has a special interest in radiomics, extracting data from medical images that can be used to better predict and assess a patient's response to cancer treatment. Behr pursues translational research – applying laboratory findings to the development of medical therapies – on the use of molecular and hybrid imaging to better treat prostate cancer. He is particularly interested in new radiology techniques that combine PET scanning with CT or MRI. He has pursued research projects that involve collaboration among multiple departments, aiming to foster discussions among specialists of various disciplines and to optimize the impact of these studies on patient care. Behr earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, serving as chief resident. At UCSF, he completed fellowships in abdominal imaging and nuclear medicine. Behr enjoys mentoring medical students, residents and fellows, and has received national recognition for his excellence in teaching and mentoring. He serves as fellowship director for radiology and biomedical imaging, co-director of the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center's Cancer Imaging Research Shared Resource and vice chair of UCSF's Committee on Rules & Jurisdiction. Dr. Behr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Ureterocele, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Behr is board certified in American Board Of Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Medicine and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology.

    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

    Edward Y. Chan, MD Private Practice

    728 Pacific Ave, Ste 504, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Chan is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Surgical Oncology

    Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic

    1825 4th St Fl 4, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Alseidi is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Alseidi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
    Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

    Radiology At Mission Bay

    1975 Fourth St., First Floor, C1422, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Benjamin M. Yeh is a radiologist who specializes in abdominal imaging. He has particular expertise in computed tomography (CT), contrast materials (substances introduced to make certain internal structures more visible), advanced liver imaging, and imaging of the genital and urinary organs. Yeh has received grants from the National Institutes of Health to study and develop novel CT contrast materials. He holds three patents. Yeh earned his medical degree at Duke University. He completed a residency in radiology and a fellowship in abdominal imaging at UCSF. Yeh is active in teaching at UCSF. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Small Bowel Resection, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Yeh is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)?

    Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a rare cancerous (malignant) growth in one of the ducts that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine.

    When should I see a Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 a Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 a Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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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