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    MediFind found 102 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 89 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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      Constantine A. Stratakis
      Elite in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Medical Genetics | Gastroenterology
      Elite in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Medical Genetics | Gastroenterology
      9000 Rockville Pike, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Constantine Stratakis is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Stratakis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Cushing's disease, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Orchiectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology
      Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology
      110 Irving St Nw, Suite 2a38, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dennis Priebat is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Priebat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Gastroenterology

      Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Zeddun is a Gastroenterologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Zeddun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Internal Medicine

      Cullen Umosella Cullen & Cullen

      7625 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 101, Suite 101, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Dennis A. Cullen is an internist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Cullen, Umosella, Cullen & Cullen in Bethesda, Md. and Oxon Hill, Md. Dr. Cullen earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Cullen has been named a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine, as well as a Top Family/General Practitioner and a Top Internist by Washingtonian Magazine. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage The Brothers Cullen. Bethesda Magazine (January/February 2008). Dr. Cullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

      Karim Boudadi
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Oncology | Otolaryngology | Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Oncology | Otolaryngology | Hematology Oncology

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Karim Boudadi, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist with the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., and an assistant professor in the Department of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Listen to Dr. Boudadi’s Cancer Matters podcast episode to learn more about his work. Dr. Boudadi has expertise in treating cancers of the head and neck, including salivary gland cancers, as well as cancers of the esophagus, and bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Having completed dual training in medical oncology and hematology at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Boudadi also treats patients with benign hematologic conditions or non-cancer related blood disorders, such as anemia, low blood counts, bleeding disorders, and clotting disorders. Dr. Boudadi earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, and went on to serve as a clinical lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School before joining Johns Hopkins. He then completed dual fellowship training in both hematology and medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Boudadi's research during his fellowship focused on prostate cancer and immunotherapy. Dr. Boudadi is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association. He is also a member of the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Selection Committee at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Boudadi has extensive clinical trial development experience and has published his work in peer-reviewed journals. His primary research interest is immunotherapy. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Cancer Matters Podcast: Dr. Bill Nelson discussing the treatment of HPV related head and neck cancers, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts (May 23, 2019). Dr. Boudadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Prostatectomy.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      3800 Reservoir Rd Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Marshall is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      Professional Services Of Holy Cross

      1500 Forest Glen Rd, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Steves is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Steves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Steves is currently accepting new patients.

      Bruce R. Kressel
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce R. Kressel, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition to an expertise in breast and lung cancer, Dr. Kressel has an expertise in gynecologic oncology and general medical oncology, with specific focuses on hematologic malignancies including lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma. Dr. Kressel earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology, also at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kressel completed a fellowship in oncology at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as well. Dr. Kressel has been regularly named one of America’s Top Doctors and one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Kressel is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Kressel has contributed to numerous publications, presentations and clinical trials. Dr. Kressel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Splenectomy.

      Michail Mavros
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Surgical Oncology

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek

      Dr. Michail Mavros, a surgical oncologist specializing in complex cancers, is deeply committed to offering his patients personalized, advanced care. Originally from Athens, Greece, Dr. Mavros's passion for oncology was sparked during medical school after losing a close friend to cancer. This life-changing event inspired him to dedicate his career to improving the lives of cancer patients. Dr. Mavros is one of few surgeons with accredited subspecialty training in both complex surgical oncology and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, making him highly qualified to treat cancers of the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts. He is also skilled in minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, which offer benefits such as faster recovery, reduced pain, and improved outcomes. At the heart of Dr. Mavros' approach is his belief in individualized care. He works closely with a multidisciplinary team of experts, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pathologists, to ensure each patient receives a thorough evaluation. This collaborative approach results in comprehensive, personalized treatment plans. By leveraging the latest advances in precision medicine, Dr. Mavros tailors his treatments to meet the unique needs of each patient, guided by the most current scientific research and evidence-based practices. Dr. Mavros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Valerie Lee
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
      Washington, DC 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Valerie Lee, M.D., is a medical oncologist with the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an instructor of medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee has an expertise in management of gastrointestinal malignancies, including gastric, colon and pancreatobiliary cancers. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed a residency in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee is currently earning her Certificate in Science of Clinical Investigation at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Lee is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Lee manages multiple early phase trials and her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals. Her research interests include clinical trials for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, and combining traditional chemotherapies with immunotherapy to improve survival and quality of life for patients. She has received a Cancer Center Training grant for research on molecular targets for cancer detection and treatment and has spoken at numerous conferences on updates in gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Mike J. Pishvaian
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      Washington, DC 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Michael Pishvaian is the director of Gastrointestinal, Developmental Therapeutics and Clinical Research Programs for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in the Greater Washington Area and an associate professor at the School of Medicine. Dr. Pishvaian is a fellowship-trained gastrointestinal oncologist specializing in pancreatic and refractory colorectal cancers. He is committed to precision medicine and provides his patients with the most appropriate and advanced level of care. He conducts all phases of clinical trials for all GI cancers and enrolls qualifying patients. Click here to learn more about oncology clinical trials the Greater Washington Area. Dr. Pishvaian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Brett C. Parker
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

      Sibley Memorial Hospital

      Washington, DC 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Brett Parker is a general surgeon and fellowship-trained minimally invasive foregut and bariatric surgeon. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins and also the Program Director for the Johns Hopkins Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship Program. Dr. Parker is an expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques including advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery, as well as therapeutic flexible endoscopy. He is interested in promoting the evolving indications for surgical repair of hiatal hernias, as well as adjunct procedures surgeons can use to reduce recurrence rates. He offers a wide range of interventions for GERD, including innovative endoscopic therapies, and promotes early surgical referral to discuss and tailor therapy to individual patient circumstances. Dr. Parker also has a robust abdominal wall reconstruction and weight loss surgery practice. He is widely published on the surgical outcomes of foregut surgery, emerging technologies, and innovation, as well as surgical simulation and skills transfer. Dr. Parker has consistently been selected as a Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor in 2023, 2024, and 2025. As a member of the Johns Hopkins Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Greater Washington Area, Dr. Parker is dedicated to the best, individualized, patient outcomes. Learn more about Dr. Parker and his partners within the Johns Hopkins Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, the Johns Hopkins Heartburn Center and the Johns Hopkins Motility and Neurogastroenterology Center. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      7600 Shadywood Rd, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (6.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lee Helman is an Oncologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Helman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Ewing Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      General Surgery

      Capitol Surgeons LLC

      8630 Fenton St, Suite 122, 
      Silver Spring, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      George Conrad is a General Surgeon in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Conrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Conrad is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Hematology Oncology
      5454 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 1300, 
      Chevy Chase, MD 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Frederick Barr is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bladder Cancer. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      9000 Rockville Pike, Bldg 10 Crc Room 2-5950, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ramaprasad Srinivasan is a Surgical Oncologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Srinivasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pheochromocytoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Nephrectomy.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Hematology Oncology
      110 Irving St Nw Ste C2151, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anteneh Tesfaye is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tesfaye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma. Dr. Tesfaye is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
      8600 Old Georgetown Rd, 
      Bethesda, MD 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sam Sater is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Sater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Sater is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery | Hematology
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery | Hematology

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      110 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chukwuemeka Ihemelandu is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ihemelandu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Appendix Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Ihemelandu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      Medstar Medical Group Ii LLC

      110 Irving St Nw, 
      Washington, DC 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Kennedy is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor?

      A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. This type of tumor is thought to grow from specialized cells found in the gastrointestinal tract called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) or precursors to these cells. Affected individuals can develop one or more tumors. GISTs are usually found in adults between ages 40 and 70; rarely, children and young adults develop this type of tumor.

      When should I see a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

      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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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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