The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in Iowa City, IA

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The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors near Iowa City, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near Iowa City, IA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Furqan is a Hematologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Furqan 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), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Thymectomy.

    Josalyn Cho
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josalyn Cho is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Long Haul COVID, Lung Cancer, Asthma, Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.

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

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Allen is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Thymectomy. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristin Plichta is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Plichta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Plichta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Smith is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Gliosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Baker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    540 E Jefferson St Ste 301, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Ashby is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ashby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Iowa City VA Health System

    601 Highway 6 W, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eve Clark is an Interventional Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Sarcoma, Rhabdoid Tumor, Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, and Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Radiology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Radiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ji Kim is a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rolando Sanchez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Aluminosis, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Donato is a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Donato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Ureterocele, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Visceromegaly.

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

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Wenqing Sun is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Advanced in Lung Cancer

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taher Abu Hejleh is an Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Abu Hejleh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carryn Anderson is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Thymectomy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Advanced in Lung Cancer

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Byrne is a Hematologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Byrne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandeep Laroia is an Interventional Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Laroia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Keech is a Thoracic Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Keech is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kalpaj Parekh is a Thoracic Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Transplant, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Advanced in Lung Cancer

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Clamon is an Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Clamon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, and Thymectomy.

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

    Neurological Associates Of Iowa City PC

    540 E Jefferson St Ste 105, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Feeley is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Feeley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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 Iowa City, IA?

    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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