The 20 Best Familial Prostate Cancer Doctors Near Me in Danville, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Familial Prostate Cancer near Danville, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Geisinger Medical Center - Urology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Meissner is a board-eligible and fellowship-trained urologist. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas San Antonio School of Medicine. Dr. Meissner completed his residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and his fellowship at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.|Video: more from Dr. Matthew Meissner, M.D. Dr. Meissner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Meissner is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Geisinger Clinic

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heath Mackley, MD, is a radiation oncologist. Dr. Mackley provides compassionate cancer care for children and adults, helping them manage their symptoms and understand their treatment options. Patients in his care receive radiation therapy.|Dr. Mackley is the chair for radiation oncology for Geisinger. He specializes in treating a variety of conditions, including sarcomas, lymphomas, pediatric cancers, breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, kidney or bladder cancer and gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.|Dr. Mackley has a clinical interest in stereotactic radiosurgery.|Board-certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Mackley earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.|A husband and father of four, Dr. Mackley is active in the Boy Scouts of America and his local church. As a resident of central Pennsylvania, he is committed to serving his community by giving the best care he possibly can.|In 2007, Dr. Mackley received the Radiological Society of North America’s Resident/Fellow Research Award to recognize his superior research efforts as a resident.|He has published several papers and participated in many research projects. He is an advisory board member for the journal Applied Radiation Oncology and has served as a reviewer for 10 other journals.|Dr. Mackley is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association and American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is vice chair and a trustee of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and has served as president of the Dauphin County Medical Society. Dr. Mackley is an investigator in the cancer therapy evaluation group of the National Cancer Institute and the Children’s Oncology Group. He is a fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology and a member of Penn State College of Medicine’s mentoring academy.|In his free time, Dr. Mackley enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and camping. When he’s not outside, he can be found rooting for the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Football Team and the Penn State Nittany Lions.|Video: more from Dr. Heath Mackley, M.D. Dr. Mackley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Anal Cancer. Dr. Mackley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Geisinger Medical Center - Hematology And Oncology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ramdin is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in medical oncology and hematology. She attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at Roger Williams Medical Center, and completed her fellowship in hematology/oncology at Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Ramdin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramdin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Dr. Ramdin is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramdin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Geisinger Medical Center - Urology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Fulmer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in urology, subspecializing in endourology, minimally invasive surgery and robotics. His clinical interests include endourology, urolithiasis/stone disease, robotic surgery, surgical therapy for BPH and endoscopic surgery. Dr. Fulmer earned his medical degree from Temple University. He completed his residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in laparoscopy and endourology at Loyola University Health System. Dr. Fulmer is certified by the American Board of Urology.|Video: more from Dr. Brant Fulmer, M.D. Dr. Fulmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Fulmer is board certified in The American Board Of Urology. Dr. Fulmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Geisinger Bloomsburg - Urology

    410 Glen Avenue, 
    Bloomsburg, PA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Simmons is a board-certified specialist in urology, subspecializing in endourology. Her clinical interests include kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate-specific antigen, vasectomy and bladder. Dr. Simmons obtained her medical degree from Temple University. She completed her residency at Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Simmons is certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Simmons is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Simmons is board certified in The American Board Of Urology. Dr. Simmons is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Geisinger Medical Center - Radiation Oncology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Christie is a board-certified cancer physician specializing in gynecologic oncology, breast cancer and gastrointestinal cancer. His clinical interests include gynecologic brachytherapy. His research interests include national clinical trials. Dr. Christie obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. He completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Christie is certified by the American Board of Radiology in radiation oncology. Dr. Christie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Endometrial Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Christie is board certified in The American Board Of Radiology In Radiation Oncology. Dr. Christie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Geisinger Medical Center - Urology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mori is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in urology, subspecializing in genitourinary reconstructive surgery. His clinical interests include genitourinary reconstruction, urethral structure disease/urethroplasty, genitourinary prosthetics (artificial urinary sphincter and penile prosthesis), urinary diversion and ureteropelvic junction obstruction/pyeloplasty. Dr. Mori obtained his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency and a fellowship in genitourianary reconstruction and prosthetics at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Mori is certified by the American Board of Urology.|Video: more from Dr. Ryan Mori, M.D. Dr. Mori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urethral Stricture, Peyronie Disease, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Mori is board certified in The American Board Of Urology. Dr. Mori is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Urology | Oncology
    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Urology | Oncology

    Geisinger Medical Center - Urology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Garg is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in urology, subspecializing in oncology. Her clinical interests include urologic oncology, bladder cancer and prostate cancer. She is a health services researcher and her work focuses on improving care for older adults with bladder cancer and multiple chronic conditions. Dr. Garg obtained her medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine. She completed her residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and her fellowship in urologic oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She completed a Masters in Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Garg is certified by the American Board of Urology.|Video: more from Dr. Tullika Garg, M.D. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Garg is board certified in The American Board Of Urology. Dr. Garg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Geisinger Medical Center - Urology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Park is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in urology, subspecializing in endourology and minimally invasive surgery. Her clinical interests include surgical management of kidney stones and metabolic management of kidney stones. Dr. Park attended Temple University, where she received her medical degree, and completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in minimally invasive urology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Park is certified by the American Board of Urology.|Video: more from Dr. Alyssa Park, M.D. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Boils, UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Park is board certified in The American Board Of Urology. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Geisinger Medical Center - Hematology And Oncology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Vadakara is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in bone marrow transplantation. Dr. Vadakara obtained his medical degree from Medical College Thiruvananthapuram. He completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital and his fellowship in hematology and oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Dr. Vadakara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology. Dr. Vadakara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Vadakara is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Hematology And Medical Oncology. Dr. Vadakara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology

    Geisinger Medical Center - Hematology And Oncology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Panikkar, MD, is the chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute.|Dr. Panikkar was raised in Bloomsburg, Pa. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital, where he served as chief medical resident. His hematology/oncology fellowship was at Temple University Hospital/Fox Chase Cancer Center. He is board certified in hematology and oncology, and he practices as a medical oncologist.|Dr. Panikkar came to Geisinger in 2008 as a medical oncologist at Geisinger Medical Center. As chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute, he currently leads 11 hematology/oncology, 6 radiation oncology and 4 palliative medicine sites across Pennsylvania. He is the principal investigator for Geisinger’s National Cancer Institute Community Research Program, a collaborative network designed to conduct oncology clinical trials and generate new knowledge through cancer care delivery research.|“The Geisinger Cancer Institute has an amazing opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-focused care close to home. We are expanding clinical trial opportunities and providing new medications and new technology to our communities. Our commitment to a team approach allows us to bring highly trained physicians together who are focused on the patient. Working at Geisinger is special — it has given me the opportunity to care for families I grew up with. I am excited about the growth of comprehensive services for the patients in our region."". Dr. Panikkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Arterial Embolism, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Panikkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital - Urology

    4203 Hospital Road, 
    Coal Township, PA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Greco is a board-certified specialist in urology. He attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Metropolitan Hospital - Parkview Division. Dr. Greco is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery in urological surgery. Dr. Greco is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Greco is board certified in The American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery In Urological Surgery. Dr. Greco is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Select Specialty Hospital-Danville

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heinric Williams is a Urologist practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Select Specialty Hospital-Danville

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Young is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Select Specialty Hospital-Danville

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manjari Pandey is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pandey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gliosarcoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Select Specialty Hospital-Danville

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Mahadevan is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mahadevan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Select Specialty Hospital-Danville

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priyanka Pathak is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pathak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Select Specialty Hospital-Danville

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Gallagher is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gallagher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Experienced in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Select Specialty Hospital-Danville

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prianka Bhattacharya is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bhattacharya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer
    Advanced in Familial Prostate Cancer

    Geisinger Lewisburg - Hematology And Oncology

    75 Medical Park Drive, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. O’Brien is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician. His clinical interests include lung cancer, lymphoma, general hematology, and gastrointestinal malignancies, especially colon cancer. Dr. O'Brien attended Georgetown University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He completed a fellowship in medical oncology at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. O'Brien is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and medical oncology. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Prostate Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Dr. O'brien is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine And Medical Oncology. Dr. O'brien is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Prostate Cancer?

    Familial prostate cancer is a cluster of prostate cancer within a family. Most cases of prostate cancer occur sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. However, approximately 5% to 10% of prostate cancer cases are believed to be primarily caused by a genetic predisposition to the condition. In many families, the underlying genetic cause is unknown; however, some of these cases are caused by changes in the BRCA1, BRCA2, HOXB13, or several other genes. Other cases are likely due to a combination of gene(s) and other shared factors such as environment and lifestyle. High-risk cancer screening at an earlier age is typically recommended in men who have an increased risk for prostate cancer based on personal and/or family histories.

    When should I see a Familial Prostate Cancer doctor near Danville, PA?

    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 Familial Prostate Cancer doctor near Danville, PA?

    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 Familial Prostate Cancer doctors near Danville, PA?

    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 Familial Prostate Cancer doctors near Danville, PA?

    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 Familial Prostate Cancer doctor near Danville, PA?

    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 Familial Prostate Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Familial Prostate 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 Familial Prostate Cancer doctor near Danville, PA?

    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 Familial Prostate 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 Familial Prostate 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 Familial Prostate Cancer doctors near Danville, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Familial Prostate 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 Familial Prostate Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Prostate 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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