The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in san diego, CA

Find the Top Lung Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 166 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near san diego, CA. Of these, 132 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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166 providers found
    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 
     (2.7 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.

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

    Ucsd Health Moores Cancer Center

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.8 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 
     (11.8 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).

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

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Takesuye is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Takesuye 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 Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), and Anal Cancer. Dr. Takesuye is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Mesko is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mesko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Referral may be required
    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerant Rivera-Sanfeliz is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rivera-Sanfeliz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Cystic Fibrosis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    UC San Diego

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

    Carl Hoh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hoh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Pulmonary Hypertension, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Internal Medi Cine. Associates Medical Group Of San Diego Inc.

    3260 3rd Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rong Shi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Shi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.

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

    Office

    3366 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tahir Ijaz is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ijaz 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 Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Radiation Sickness, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

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

    Office

    3366 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Fuller is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Fuller 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 Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Radiation Sickness, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

    Office

    3366 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Siavosh Vakilian is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Vakilian 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 Radiation Sickness, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Throat Cancer. Dr. Vakilian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    John A Berger M.D. A Professional Corporation

    205 Walnut Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Berger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Berger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Prebys Cancer Center

    4044 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anuradha Koka is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Koka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

    Bradley L. Spitz M.D. Inc.

    501 Washington St Ste 725, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Spitz is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Spitz 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 Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Aspergillosis, Lung Metastases, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    330 Lewis St Ste 400, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioblastoma, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Kyphosis.

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

    Select Specialty Hospital-San Diego

    555 Washington St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Riker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Riker 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 Malnutrition, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Wong is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Emphysema, Bullae, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Adrian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Adrian is rated as an Experienced 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 Heart Attack, Dehydration, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Scripps Health

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Ramos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ramos 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 Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Ranches is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ranches 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 Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

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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 san diego, 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 san diego, 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 san diego, 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 san diego, 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 san diego, 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 san diego, 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 san diego, 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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