The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in Merrillville, IN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 103 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near Merrillville, IN. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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103 providers found
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Office

    8701 Broadway, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajiv Kumar is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lung Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Urothelial Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology

    Northwest Indiana Heart Center P.C.

    200 E 89th Ave Ste 2A, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharat Barai is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Barai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Pulmonary Specialists Of Northwest Indiana PC

    7875 Grand Blvd, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raja Devanathan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Devanathan is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

    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

    Office

    8701 Broadway, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tulsi Sawlani is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Sawlani 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 Retroversion of the Uterus, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

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

    Pulmonary Specialists Of Northwest Indiana PC

    7875 Grand Blvd, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Jordan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Streeter Med L.L.C.

    8127 Merrillville Rd Ste 3, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Streeter is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Streeter is rated as an Advanced 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Office

    202 E 86th Pl, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rupesh Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced 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 Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Esophagitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Milton S Gasparis MD

    1352 S Lake Park Ave, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Milton Gasparis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Gasparis is rated as an Advanced 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Renovascular Hypertension, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    1600 S Lake Park Ave, Suite1101, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, German, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Barbara Fuller is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Fuller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pancreatic Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Fuller is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Office

    10191 Broadway Ste 200, 
    Crown Point, IN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Tothy is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Tothy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    The University Of Chicago Medical Center

    10855 Virginia St Ste 2100, 
    Crown Point, IN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Farhat is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Farhat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Franciscan Physician Network Specialty Center Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr Ste 410, 
    Crown Point, IN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giovanni Infusino is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Infusino is rated as a Distinguished 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 Lung Metastases, Emphysema, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Northwest Cancer Centers PC

    1001 Calumet Ave, 
    Dyer, IN 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Tallarico is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Dyer, Indiana. Dr. Tallarico is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Oncology

    Northwest Cancer Centers PC

    1001 Calumet Ave, 
    Dyer, IN 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neel Shah is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Dyer, Indiana. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 84 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

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

    Willow Creek Medical LLC

    3156 Willowcreek Rd, 
    Portage, IN 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gaurav Kumar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Portage, Indiana. Dr. Kumar 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), Lung Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Layous Medical Group

    9711 Valparaiso Dr Ste B, 
    Munster, IN 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fadi Layous is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Layous 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    8840 Calumet Ave Ste 206, 
    Munster, IN 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wassim Shwaiki is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Shwaiki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    Cancer Care Consultants PC

    8554 Broadway, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahendra Shah is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Gastric Lymphoma.

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

    Procare Home Health Services

    8300 Broadway Ste B1, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krishnan Potti is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Potti 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 Vascular Dementia, Peptic Ulcer, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    NG Vascular & Vein- Merrillvile

    8127 Merrillville Rd, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nazar Golewale is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Golewale 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 EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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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 Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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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