The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in athens, AL

Find the Top Lung Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near athens, AL. Of these, 7 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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13 providers found
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Athens-Limestone Hospital

    700 W Market St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alex Johnson is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Athens-Limestone Hospital

    700 W Market St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chandra Koneru is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Koneru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Koneru is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Southeast Cancer Network Inc.

    1107 14th Ave SE Ste 200, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Shah is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Lung Cancer?

    Common conditions include: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

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    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Michael A. Henngian M.D. P.C

    1310 14th Ave SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Naveen Lobo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Lobo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Lobo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Family Medicine

    Limestone Community Care Inc.

    25442 AL Highway 127, 
    Elkmont, AL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elkmont, Alabama. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Concussion, Chronic Cough, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Wester is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Wester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Cancer, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wester is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allen Schmidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Renovascular Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

    1201 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Omar Sosa-Chirinos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Sosa-Chirinos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sosa-Chirinos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1107 14th Ave SE Ste 200, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sammy Becdach is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Becdach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    David Kim is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Oncology Specialties, P.C.

    1312 7th St Se, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Curtis Clark is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Nurse Practitioner | Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Nurse Practitioner | Oncology | Hematology
    Referral may be required

    Oncology Specialties, P.C.

    1107 14th Ave Se, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kayla Sledge is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Sledge, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Febrile Neutropenia. Sledge, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Family Medicine

    Emily McClure M.D. P.C.

    1201 Somerville Rd SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roger Moss is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Moss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Endoscopy. Dr. Moss is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Lung Cancer?

    Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs.

    The lungs are located in the chest. When you breathe, air goes through your nose, down your windpipe (trachea), and into the lungs, where it flows through tubes called bronchi. Most lung cancer begins in the cells that line these tubes.

    There are two main types of lung cancer:

    • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer.
    • Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) makes up about 13% of all lung cancer cases.

    If the cancer started somewhere else in the body and spreads to the lungs, it is called metastatic cancer to the lung.

    When should I see a Lung Cancer doctor near athens, AL?

    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 Lung Cancer doctor near athens, AL?

    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 Lung Cancer doctors near athens, AL?

    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 Lung Cancer doctors near athens, AL?

    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 Lung Cancer doctor near athens, AL?

    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 Lung Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lung Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Lung Cancer doctor near athens, AL?

    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 Lung 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 Lung 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 Lung Cancer doctors near athens, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lung Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Lung Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lung 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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