The 20 Best Inflammatory Breast Cancer Doctors Near Me in San Leandro, CA

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The 20 Best Inflammatory Breast Cancer Doctors near San Leandro, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 92 doctor with experience in Inflammatory Breast Cancer near San Leandro, CA. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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    Rita O. Kwan
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Hawthorne Avenue Care Center

    365 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rita Kwan is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Kwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kwan is currently accepting new patients.

    Rita Freimanis
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Breast Care Center

    3100 San Pablo Ave., Suite 280, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rita Freimanis is a radiologist who specializes in breast imaging. She interprets radiology exams such as mammograms, sonograms and breast MRIs. She also performs needle biopsies (using a needle to obtain a sample of cells for analysis). Freimanis discusses screening regimens with her patients, and helps guide them through the process of mammography and biopsy. She collaborates on her patients' care with their surgeons, oncologists and primary care doctors. Freimanis is UCSF's lead investigator for the Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial, TMIST, a clinical trial comparing 2-D and 3-D mammography. The study is being conducted at numerous hospitals across the country and internationally. Freimanis completed her medical degree and her residency in radiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Radiology. Dr. Freimanis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Lump, and Galactocoele.

    Uma Suryadevara
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    ABSMC Comprehensive Cancer Center

    2001 Dwight Way, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Uma Suryadevara is a Hematologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Suryadevara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Suryadevara is currently accepting new patients.

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    Justin P. Quock
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Justin P. Quock, MD Private Practice

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

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centric care. Dr. Quock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Thrombocytopenia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Epic Care

    13851 E 14th St, Suite 308, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Reinganum is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Reinganum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Alameda Health System

    13855 E 14th St, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayemoethu Ma is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Ma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    San Leandro Medical Center

    2500 Merced Street, Second Floor, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Swati Andhavarapu is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Leandro, California. Dr. Andhavarapu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. Dr. Andhavarapu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    University Healthcare Alliance

    20126 Stanton Ave, Suite 201, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louise Hom is a General Surgeon in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Hom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    University Healthcare Alliance

    20055 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 130, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nitin Joshi is an Oncologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Office

    20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 102, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srikanth Reddy is a Hematologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Angiosarcoma.

    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    University Healthcare Alliance

    20055 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 130, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Lombardi is an Oncologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Lombardi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL), Hemosiderosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    13847 E 14th St, Suite 118, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Walker is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Perianal Streptococcal Cellulitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology

    Office

    13851 E 14th St Fl 3, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Qaiser Niaz is a Hematologist in San Leandro, California. Dr. Niaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology

    University Healthcare Alliance

    20055 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 130, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Byron Wilson is a Hematologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    University Healthcare Alliance

    20055 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 130, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Da Roza is an Oncologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Da Roza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Multiple Myeloma.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology

    Office

    20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 102, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neha Desouza is a Hematologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Desouza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    University Healthcare Alliance

    20055 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 130, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Usha Sunkara is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Sunkara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Magnetic Imaging Affiliates LLC

    5730 Telegraph Ave, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Gaensler is a Radiologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Gaensler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Xin Li
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Hematology

    ABSMC Comprehensive Cancer Center

    2001 Dwight Way, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Xin Li is a Hematologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Thrombocytopenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Michelle E. Melisko
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Breast Care Center

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

    Dr. Michelle E. Melisko is a cancer specialist with expertise in caring for patients with breast cancer. Also active in research, Melisko is interested in evaluating new chemotherapy combinations, biological therapies and immunotherapies for breast cancer, with a particular focus on treating cancer that has spread to the brain. To foster more rapid advances in breast cancer treatment, she educates patients on clinical trials and encourages them to participate when appropriate. Melisko earned her medical degree at the Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at Stanford Medicine. She completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF. Dr. Melisko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Inflammatory Breast Cancer?

    Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer in which the cancer cells block the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. This type of breast cancer is called 'inflammatory' because the breast often looks swollen and red, or 'inflamed.' The skin may also look dimpled like the skin of an orange. IBC can be difficult to diagnose because there is no lump to feel or detect on a mammogram. Like other types of breast cancer, IBC can occur in men, but usually at an older age than in women.

    When should I see an Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor near San Leandro, 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 an Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor near San Leandro, 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 Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctors near San Leandro, 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 Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctors near San Leandro, 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 an Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor near San Leandro, 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 Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Inflammatory Breast 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 an Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor near San Leandro, 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 Inflammatory Breast 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 Inflammatory Breast 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 Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctors near San Leandro, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Inflammatory Breast 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 an Inflammatory Breast Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Inflammatory Breast 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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