The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in la mesa, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 150 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near la mesa, CA. Of these, 121 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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150 providers found
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Ucsd Health Moores Cancer Center

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lyudmila Bazhenova is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, 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.

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

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Gold is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

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

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Tutton is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Tutton 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 Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Bodkin is an Oncologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bodkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Moore is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced 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 Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gunther Ottersbach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ottersbach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Sepsis, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Uhl is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Uhl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.

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

    Office

    8851 Center Dr Ste 304, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raed Al-Naser is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Al-Naser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Asthma, Asthma in Children, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Al-Naser is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaveh Bagheri MD Inc.

    8860 Center Dr Ste 240, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaveh Bagheri is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bagheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Nodules. Dr. Bagheri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Medical Clinic A Professional Corporation

    8851 Center Dr Ste 408, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Majid Shahbaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Chronic Cough.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grosmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lehman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Lehman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Dewitt is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Dewitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Breast Cancer, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lori Coleman is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Tongue Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Bui is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Abou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Abou 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 Dehydration, Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaw Eslamian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Eslamian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dehydration, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    San Ysidro Health

    875 El Cajon Blvd, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassam Nassir is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Nassir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Sd Sports Medicine And Family Health Center

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2100, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Ryan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Chronic Pain, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology Department

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Radha Canepa is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Canepa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Choriocarcinoma. Dr. Canepa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Jian Chen is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Dyserythropoietic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Chen is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Chen 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 la 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 la 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 la 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 la 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 la 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 la 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 la 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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