The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in menlo park, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 189 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near menlo park, CA. Of these, 139 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced, 19 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    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
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Millie Das is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Das is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

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

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia

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

    Joseph Shrager is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Shrager is rated as an Elite 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 Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    269 Campus Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Ford is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

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

    Kavitha Ramchandran is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ramchandran is rated as a Distinguished 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 Thymic Epithelial Tumor.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University

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

    Leah Backhus is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Backhus is rated as a Distinguished 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, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Cancer Center Palo Alto

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

    Nathaniel Myall is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Myall is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

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

    Stanford University

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

    Michael Gensheimer is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gensheimer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Stanford University

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

    Billy Loo Jr is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Loo Jr is rated as a Distinguished 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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

    Stanford University

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

    Alexander Chin is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Lung Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

    Stanford University

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

    Scott Soltys is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Soltys is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Acoustic Neuroma, and Rhizotomy.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics Radiology

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

    Carol Marquez is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Marquez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lung Cancer.

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

    Stanford Interventional Pulmonology

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

    Harmeet Bedi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Bedi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Erqi Pollom is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Pollom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Glioblastoma, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Trakul is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Trakul is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    General Practice
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    General Practice
    505 Penobscot Road, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (3.8 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. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Stanford University

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

    Daniel Sze is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sze is rated as an Advanced 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 Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Bile Duct Obstruction, Liver Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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

    Stanford Primary Care In Portola Valley

    3250 Alpine Rd, 
    Portola Valley, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Kenny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portola Valley, California. Dr. Kenny is rated as an Experienced 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hyperhidrosis, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Kenny is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hanhsing Wu is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Wu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Wu is board certified in Medical Oncology - Board Certified. Dr. Wu 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 menlo park, 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 menlo park, 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 menlo park, 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 menlo park, 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 menlo park, 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 menlo park, 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 menlo park, 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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