The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in Costa Mesa, CA

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The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors near Costa Mesa, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 257 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near Costa Mesa, CA. Of these, 182 are Experienced, 57 are Advanced, 15 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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257 providers found
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    1601 Avocado Ave, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Percy Lee is a Radiation Oncologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Liver Embolization.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care Building

    19208 Jamboree Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miguel Villalona is an Oncologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Villalona is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Fanconi Anemia, Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Misako Nagasaka is a Hematologist in Orange, California. Dr. Nagasaka is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Gastrostomy.

    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
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Oncology

    Office

    1441 Avocado Ave Ste 301, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wael Harb is an Oncologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Harb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, and Protein C Deficiency.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    20341 Southwest Birch Street, Suite 330, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Doggett is a Radiation Oncologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Doggett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. Dr. Doggett is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Yonatan Mahller MD PhD Inc.

    320 Superior Ave Ste 290, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mubina Gaffar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Gaffar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Pneumonia, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Hoag Clinic

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daryl Pearlstein is a Cardiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Pearlstein has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Newport Beach

    330 Old Newport Blvd, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minh Nguyen is an Oncologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Orange Coast Cardiology Medical Corp.

    520 Superior Ave Ste 300, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Vandermolen is an Oncologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Vandermolen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Glasgow Inc

    1 Hoag Dr Bldg 39, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Javier Longoria is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Longoria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchomalacia, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    1000 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Maurice is a Thoracic Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Maurice is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Cancer, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Maurice is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    1601 Avocado Avenue, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wade Smith is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Sports Medicine

    Precise Care

    4425 Jamboree Rd Ste 120, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gaurav Goswami is a Sports Medicine provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Goswami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Pleurisy, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Baker is an Interventional Radiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Brain Aneurysm, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    1 Hoag Dr, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Misono is an Interventional Radiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Misono is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ascites, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Newport Pulmonary Associates

    320 Superior Ave Ste 200, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Novak is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    Wave Imaging LLC

    3300 W Coast Hwy Ste B, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kourosh Nourisamie is a Radiologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Nourisamie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Jose B. Contreras, MD

    18837 Brookhurst St Ste 110, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Contreras is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Tracheobronchomalacia.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Advanced in Lung Cancer

    UCI Health-Costa Mesa Home Infusion Pharmacy

    1640 Newport Blvd Ste 400, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khosrow Mahdavi is an Oncologist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Mahdavi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Hemochromatosis, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Advanced in Lung Cancer

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center — Costa Mesa

    1640 Newport Blvd Ste 400, 
    Costa Mesa, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Misagh Karimi is a Hematologist in Costa Mesa, California. Dr. Karimi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 20% 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 Costa Mesa, 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 a Lung Cancer doctor near Costa Mesa, 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 Lung Cancer doctors near Costa Mesa, 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 Lung Cancer doctors near Costa Mesa, 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 a Lung Cancer doctor near Costa Mesa, 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 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 Costa Mesa, 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 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 Costa Mesa, CA?

    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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