The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in California, US

Find the Top Lung Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 2787 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near California, US. Of these, 2079 are Experienced, 513 are Advanced, 161 are Distinguished and 28 are Elite.

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    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
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    Interventional Radiology In San Jose

    2589 Samaritan Dr, 
    San Jose, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Wakelee is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Wakelee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Thymectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Ravi Salgia, M.D., PH.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Salgia is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Salgia is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marianna Koczywas is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Koczywas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Mesothelioma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    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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    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
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    Percy Lee, M.D.

    Irvine, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Percy Lee is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Liver Embolization.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Garon is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Garon is rated as an Elite 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 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Neal is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Neal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Misako Nagasaka is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Nagasaka is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nagasaka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Nagasaka is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Thoracic Surgery And Oncology Clinic

    1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Gubens is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gubens is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Gubens is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology. Dr. Gubens is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Megan E. Daly, MD Private Practice

    3850 G St, 
    Merced, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Daly is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Daly is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gastrostomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Daly is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology and Radiology Radiation Oncology. Dr. Daly is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Dubinett is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dubinett is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

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

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Villaflor is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Villaflor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Villaflor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Thoracic Surgery And Oncology Clinic

    1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Collin Blakely is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Blakely is rated as an Elite 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 Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Blakely is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology. Dr. Blakely is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Miguel Villalona-Calero is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Villalona-Calero is rated as an Elite 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 Fanconi Anemia, Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Lung Cancer, and Aplastic Anemia. Dr. Villalona-Calero is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Lovly is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Lovly is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. Dr. Lovly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian

    Mihaela Cristea is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Cristea is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Lung Cancer, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, and Endoscopy.

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

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammadbagher Ziari is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Ziari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Ziari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

    2279 45th St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Riess is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Riess is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4501 X St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Gandara is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Gandara is rated as an Elite 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 Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Tissue Biopsy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maximilian Diehn is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Diehn is rated as an Elite 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 Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lyudmila Bazhenova is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Bazhenova is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

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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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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 in California, US?

    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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