The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in Redwood City, CA

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The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors near Redwood City, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 220 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near Redwood City, CA. Of these, 160 are Experienced, 37 are Advanced, 17 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Wakelee is an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wakelee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Thymectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Millie Das is an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Das is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maximilian Diehn is a Radiation Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Diehn 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), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), 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

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Billy Loo is a Radiation Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Loo 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), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Sung is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Sung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Tracheobronchomalacia, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Shaller is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Shaller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia

    2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Berry is a Thoracic Surgeon in Redwood City, California. Dr. Berry 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), Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia

    2900 Whipple Ave Ste 140, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Shrager is a Thoracic Surgeon in Redwood City, California. Dr. Shrager is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Al V. Taira
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Mills-Peninsula Cancer Center

    100 South San Mateo Drive, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Al Taira is a Radiation Oncologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Taira is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Kent Adler
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Cancer Center Burlingame

    225 California Drive, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kent Adler is an oncologist experienced in treating a variety of cancers, with particular expertise in lung and breast cancer. He believes three pillars form the strongest foundation to fight cancer: knowledge, communication and heart. Adler's research focuses on developing new therapies for lung cancer. Adler earned his medical degree from UCSF. He completed a residency in internal medicine at New York – Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine. A longtime advocate of multidisciplinary clinics for managing cancer, he co-founded one of the first multidisciplinary clinics for lung cancer on the West Coast while a faculty member at Stanford. Throughout his career, Adler has served in leadership positions, including as a board member of the Mills Peninsula Medical Group and Association of Northern California Oncologists. In his free time, Adler enjoys traveling, skiing and hiking with his wife, also a doctor, and their two adult children. A native of the Bay Area, he also loves the San Francisco Giants and almost anything related to baseball. Dr. Adler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    General Practice
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    General Practice
    505 Penobscot Road, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Lanman is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Redwood City, California. Dr. Lanman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Anobel Tamrazi
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Pacific Coast Cardiac And Vascular Surgeons

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 225, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Tamrazi is an Interventional Radiologist who enjoys taking care of his patients and is passionate about how IR can improve the quality of their lives. After growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area and completing his residency and fellowship training at Stanford Medical Center, Dr. Tamrazi was on faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.  He returned to the Bay Area to start his private practice, focused on making IR procedures that are generally only available in major academic centers such as Stanford and Hopkins easily accessible to the broader community, where most patients are treated.?Dr. Tamrazi has expertise in state of the art IR procedures used to treat a variety of conditions and has particular interest in interventional oncology and personalized medicine. Above all, his focus is on his patients, and he takes pride in delivering to them excellent care.?To learn about Dr. Tamrazi, please visit his practice's website. Dr. Tamrazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Liver Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathaniel Myall is an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Myall is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohana Roy is a Hematologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Roy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gensheimer is a Radiation Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Gensheimer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erqi Pollom is a Radiation Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Pollom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Ramsey is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Ramsey has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr # M116, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chuong Hoang is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Hoang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leah Backhus is a Thoracic Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Backhus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Oncology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Neal is an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Neal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

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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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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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