The 20 Best Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

Find the Top Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) near Altoona, PA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Radiation Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joella Wilson, MD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. She is affiliated with UPMC Memorial, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Lititz, and UPMC Altoona. Dr. Wilson received her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed residencies at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Wilson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Wilson is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Altoona

    800 Howard Avenue, Suite 1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Polish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michal Krauze, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. He has a special interest in breast cancer, colon cancer, gastrointestinal oncology, thoracic oncology, lung cancer, genitourinary oncology, prostate cancer, and malignant hematology. Dr. Krauze is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Krauze is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Krauze is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Altoona

    800 Howard Avenue, Suite 1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Keating, MD, is a medical oncologist specializing in tumors and diseases of the blood. He has a particular expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, kidney, bladder, breast, lung, head and neck, and prostate cancers, as well as chronic leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, and benign hematologic disorders. Dr. Keating is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dr. Keating is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Keating is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    UPMC Sleep Medicine

    1516 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrdad Ghaffari is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ghaffari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ghaffari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ghaffari is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Advanced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Altoona

    800 Howard Avenue, Suite 1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Safyan, MD, is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is the leader of the Telemedicine Clinic at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Altoona. Dr. Safyan received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Wadsworth VA in Los Angeles, California and completed his fellowship in both Hematology and Medical Oncology at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California. Dr. Safyan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Safyan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Altoona

    800 Howard Avenue, Suite 1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristopher Hansen, DO, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. Dr. Hansen completed his fellowship at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and medical degree at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Richter Syndrome. Dr. Hansen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hansen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

    UPMC Altoona Radiology

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Lee James, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and vascular interventional radiology and is board-certified in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, and UPMC Bedford. He completed his medical degree at University of Alberta. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. James is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

    UPMC Altoona Radiology

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Tariq Rahman, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is board certified in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at UPMC Altoona Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. Dr. Rahman completed his fellowship and residency at Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center and medical education at Albany Medical College. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Rahman is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Altoona, Department Of Pulmonary

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rashmikant Pandit is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pandit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Silicosis, Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Pandit is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Radiation Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal McCall, MD, specializes in radiation oncology. He practices at Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center and is affiliated with UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC East, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. McCall completed his medical education at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and residency at Emory University Clinic. Dr. Mccall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Brain Tumor, Vulvar Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Mccall is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Mccall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Interventional Radiology

    UPMC Altoona Radiology

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Farrell, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at UPMC Altoona Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Bedford and UPMC Altoona. He completed his medical degree at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Farrell is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Altoona

    800 Howard Avenue, Suite 1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Louann Zhang, MD, is a medical oncologist specializing in all medical oncology and hematology cases. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lung Disease Foundation Of Central PA Inc.

    800 Chestnut Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Zlupko is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zlupko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asbestosis, Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Pulmonary Medicine | Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

    Altoona Lung Specialists

    800 Chestnut Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Zlupko is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zlupko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Asbestosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema. Dr. Zlupko is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Altoona Lung Specialists

    800 Chestnut Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Kanouff is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kanouff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Pneumonia. Dr. Kanouff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Radiation Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Jueng, MD, FACP, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Jueng completed his medical degree and residency at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in addition to a residency at New York Medical College. Dr. Jueng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Anal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Jueng is board certified in American Board Of Radiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jueng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

    UPMC Altoona Radiology

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergei Sobolevsky, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is board-certified in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at UPMC Altoona Radiology. Dr. Sobolevsky completed his medical education at University of Colorado at Boulder, residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and State University of New York Downstate School of Medicine, and fellowship at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Sobolevsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Prostatic Artery Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sobolevsky is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Radiation Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Lisa McGlinn, MD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. McGlinn received her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Mcglinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Anal Cancer. Dr. Mcglinn is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

    UPMC Altoona Radiology

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Russian

    Jolanta Dennis, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology and is certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at UPMC Altoona Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, and UPMC Bedford. She completed her fellowship at University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Stroke, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Dennis is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Radiology
    Experienced in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
    Radiology

    UPMC Altoona Radiology

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian

    Mark Weiss, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at UPMC Altoona Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Bedford and UPMC Altoona. He completed his medical degree at Michigan State University and fellowship at Hammersmith Hospital. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Diverticular Disease, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Weiss is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)?

    Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive disease characterized by rapid, uncontrolled growth of malignant cells in the lung that eventually form a tumor. Small cell lung carcinoma is considered to be a neuroendocrine carcinoma because the cancer cells have features of nerve and endocrine cells and can spread quickly to other areas of the body, such as the liver, adrenal glands, bone, and brain. Small cell lung cancer cells can act like tiny glands and can further cause a condition known as paraneoplastic disorder, in which the cancer cells secret chemical and hormones that cause a range of symptoms, such as abnormal blood mineral levels, high blood sugar, muscle weakness, or neurological symptoms. There are two types of small cell lung cancer: 1) oat cell small cell lung cancer, and 2) combined small cell lung carcinoma. Small cell carcinoma is categorized into two main stages: 1) limited-stage small cell carcinoma, which is possibly curable in 20-25% of individuals, and 2) extensive stage small cell carcinoma, which is difficult to treat. Limited-stage small cell lung cancer – In this stage, the cancer is in the lung and may spread to the area between the lungs or the lymph nodes above the collarbone. Extensive-stage small cell lung cancer – In this stage, the cancer has spread outside of the lung to the area between the lungs, the lymph nodes above the collarbone, or other places in the body.

    When should I see a Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) doctor near Altoona, 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) doctor near Altoona, 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) doctors near Altoona, 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) doctors near Altoona, 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) doctor near Altoona, 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) doctor near Altoona, 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) doctors near Altoona, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) 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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