The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in Dalton, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near Dalton, GA. Of these, 7 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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14 providers found
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    NW Georgia Hematology & Oncology PC

    1504 N Thornton Ave Ste 102, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monica Verma is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Verma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    NW Georgia Hematology & Oncology PC

    1504 N Thornton Ave Ste 102, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hosam Saad is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Saad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 88 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Peeples Cancer Institute

    1215 Memorial Dr, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Turner is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Turner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lynch Syndrome, and Thrombocytopenia.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Lung Cancer?

    Common conditions include: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    North Georgia Radiology

    1407 N Thornton Ave, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Johnson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Hamilton Medical Center

    1200 Memorial Dr, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Galanopoulos is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Galanopoulos is rated as an Advanced 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 Anal Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Laryngeal Cancer.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Peeples Cancer Institute

    1215 Memorial Dr, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arif Ali is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Hamilton Physician Group-Specialty Care

    1107 Memorial Dr Ste 100, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erick Kimmerling is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Kimmerling is rated as an Advanced 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 Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Cancer, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology

    Peeples Cancer Institute

    1215 Memorial Dr, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Duhaime is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Duhaime is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    Hamilton Medical Center

    1200 Memorial Dr, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shuang Zhang is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Zhang 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 in Men, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Thrombocytopenia.

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

    Hamilton Medical Center

    1200 Memorial Dr, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Breast Cancer, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Sleep Medicine

    The Sleep Center Of Northwest Georgia

    1420 Mineral Springs Rd, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naseer Humayun is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Humayun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    General Surgery

    Hamilton Wound And Hyperbaric Services

    1109 Burleyson Rd Ste 102, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Thayer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Thayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Cholecystitis, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    Chi Memorial Imaging-Parkway

    4700 Battlefield Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Ringgold, GA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Morrow is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Morrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Herniated Disk, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Vitruvian Health Heart & Vascular Catoosa

    4635 Battlefield Pkwy, 
    Ringgold, GA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Ashburn is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Ashburn 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 Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Dalton, GA?

    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 Dalton, GA?

    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 Dalton, GA?

    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 Dalton, GA?

    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 Dalton, GA?

    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 Dalton, GA?

    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 Dalton, GA?

    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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