The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in Whittier, CA

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The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors near Whittier, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 380 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near Whittier, CA. Of these, 291 are Experienced, 58 are Advanced, 22 are Distinguished and 9 are Elite.

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    Dan Raz
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dan Raz is a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Raz 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), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Howard West
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard West is an Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. West is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Christine Lovly
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Lovly is an Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Lovly is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    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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    Ravin M. Rupani
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology

    The Oncology Institute Of Hope And Innovation

    101 E. Beverly Blvd., Ste 200, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    To provide our patients with compassionate quality medical care. Dr. Rupani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    2151 North Harbor Boulevard, Suite 2100, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Park is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Fullerton, California. Dr. Park is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

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

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    1500 E Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arya Amini is a Radiation Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Amini 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), Penectomy, and Nephrectomy.

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

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    1500 E Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sagus Sampath is a Radiation Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Sampath 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), Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, and Prostatectomy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

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

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Salgia is an Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Salgia 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), Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marianna Koczywas is an Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Koczywas 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), Mesothelioma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    Erminia Massarelli, M.D., PH.D., M.S.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erminia Massarelli is a Hematologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Massarelli 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, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Liver Embolization.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Villaflor is an Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Villaflor 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), Salivary Gland Tumors, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Hematology
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Hematology

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Nieva is a Hematologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nieva 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), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Whittier Pulmonary And Critical Care Medical Group Inc.

    12462 Putnam St Ste 208, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadeem Chishti is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Whittier, California. Dr. Chishti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pneumonia, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    Whittier Pulmonary And Critical Care Medical Group Inc.

    12462 Putnam St Ste 208, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Akhavan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Whittier, California. Dr. Akhavan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Endoscopy.

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

    Whittier Pulmonary And Critical Care Medical Group Inc.

    12462 Putnam St Ste 208, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfredo Castellanos is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Whittier, California. Dr. Castellanos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kleinman is a Radiologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Kleinman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Ascites.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Hematology & Oncology Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 206, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Wang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Breast Cancer.

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

    Oncology Physicians Network Of California PC

    16315 Whittier Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Merrill Shum is an Internal Medicine provider in Whittier, California. Dr. Shum has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    Baldwin Park Medical Center

    1011 Baldwin Park Boulevard, 
    Baldwin Park, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Camille Adeimy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Adeimy has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hodgkin Lymphoma, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Adeimy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Advanced in Lung Cancer

    Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajita Deodhar is a Radiologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Deodhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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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