The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 809 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near Missouri, US. Of these, 488 are Experienced, 199 are Advanced, 105 are Distinguished and 7 are Elite.

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    Saiama Waqar
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saiama Waqar is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Waqar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramaswamy Govindan is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Govindan 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), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Elite in Lung Cancer

    Washington University Cancer Center Pharmacy-South County

    5225 Mid America Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Morgensztern is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Morgensztern 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), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    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
    General Surgery
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Varun Puri is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Puri 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), Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Kozower is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kozower 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), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Meyers is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Meyers 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), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Elite in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, Lowr Lvl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clifford Robinson is a Radiation Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Robinson 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), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Washington University

    11125 Dunn Rd Ste 100, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Rearden is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rearden is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Rearden is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3009 N Ballas Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiran Sarikonda is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sarikonda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Cancer, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-Pulmonary And Critical Care

    5301 Faraon St Ste 210A, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asad Kabir is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Kabir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Lake Regional Medical Management Inc.

    54 Hospital Dr Ste 213, 
    Osage Beach, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harjyot Sohal is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Osage Beach, Missouri. Dr. Sohal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Leo Shunyakov
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Central Care PA

    1501 N Oakland Ave, 
    Bolivar, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leo Shunyakov is an Oncologist in Bolivar, Missouri. Dr. Shunyakov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    David J. Ernst
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Briarcliff

    4150 North Mulberry Drive, Suite 150, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Ernst is a Hematologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Ernst has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Ernst is currently accepting new patients.

    Mark Tungesvik
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Missouri Cancer Associates Rrl

    1705 E Broadway Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Tungesvik is an Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Tungesvik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Liana Makarian
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Missouri Cancer Associates Rrl

    1705 E Broadway Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Liana Makarian is an Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Makarian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Jeremy R. Flanagan
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Liberty Hospital, Medical Plaza East G20

    2529 Glenn Hendren Drive, 
    Liberty, MO 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Flanagan is a Hematologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Flanagan has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Flanagan is currently accepting new patients.

    Vinay Raja
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology

    Briarcliff

    4150 North Mulberry Drive, Suite 150, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinay Raja is a Hematologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Raja has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Raja is currently accepting new patients.

    Lakshmi Chintala
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    4881 Northeast Goodview Circle, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmi Chintala is a Hematologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Chintala has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Sickle Cell Disease, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Chintala is currently accepting new patients.

    Nirmal Veeramachaneni
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care

    1035 Bellevue Ave., Suite 500, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nirmal Veeramachaneni is a thoracic surgeon who offers surgical treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous diseases of the chest. He has particular expertise in single-incision, minimally invasive treatment for lung cancer. In addition, he offers disease management for esophageal cancer and esophageal disorders. Dr. Veeramachaneni's research interests include standardization of care and improving outcomes for lung cancer surgery. Dr. Veeramachaneni is a professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is vice chair of the operative standards committee of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the editorial board of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and a member of the executive board of the General Thoracic Surgery Club. Dr. Veeramachaneni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Peter Fonseca
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care

    400 First Capitol Drive, Suite 401, 
    St. Charles, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Fonseca is an experienced thoracic surgeon with a number of years in private practice. He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University, completed his internship and residency at Wright State University and his fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Additionally, Dr. Fonseca completed his doctorate from Purdue University in Biochemistry. Dr. Fonseca is board certified in thoracic and general surgery. He has special interest in minimally invasive lobectomies utilizing the daVinci Surgical system. Dr. Fonseca is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

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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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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 in Missouri, US?

    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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