The 20 Best Inflammatory Breast Cancer Doctors Near Me in Hickory, NC

Find the Top Inflammatory Breast Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Inflammatory Breast Cancer near Hickory, NC. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Radiology
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Bools is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Bools is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Scheil is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Scheil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Chronic Cough, Vertigo, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Neuroradiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Knox Tate is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Tate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Vertigo, Chronic Cough, and Silicosis.

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    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Pearce is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Pearce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Rhodes is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Hickory Surgical Clinic Inc.

    415 N Center St Ste 102, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Parish is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Parish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Carolina Oncology Specialists PA

    2406 Century Pl SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Orlowski is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Orlowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 128 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Carolina Oncology Specialists PA

    2406 Century Pl SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Gray is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Gray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Advanced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Carolina Oncology Specialists PA

    2406 Century Pl SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Colin Curran is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Curran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Catawba Radiological Associates Inc.

    18 13th Ave NE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Travis Palmer is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Hickory Surgical Clinic Inc.

    415 N Center St Ste 102, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Bradshaw is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Bradshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Carolina Oncology Specialists PA

    2406 Century Pl SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Peterson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    1501 Tate Blvd SE Ste 202, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Pabst is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Pabst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Melanoma, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    1501 Tate Blvd SE Ste 202, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Mccluer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Mccluer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc.

    845 Malcolm Blvd, 
    Connelly Springs, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Jacks is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. Dr. Jacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Ileostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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 Hickory, NC?

    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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