The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MO

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The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors near Columbia, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near Columbia, MO. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 14 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Neuroradiology

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Getzoff is a Neuroradiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Getzoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Advanced in Lung Cancer

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafael Marroquin is a Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Marroquin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Stroke, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Missouri Cancer Associates LLC

    1705 E Broadway, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Bryer is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bryer 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 Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Bryer 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

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients

    William Decker is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Decker 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 Prostate Cancer, and Laryngeal Cancer. Dr. Decker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jussuf Kaifi is a Surgical Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kaifi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Harold Johnson is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Biedermann is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Biedermann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Lung Cancer. Dr. Biedermann is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Oncology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kan Huang is an Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Huang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Allen is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Vulvar Cancer. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Trendle is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Trendle 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), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Hematology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Puja Nistala is a Hematologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Nistala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    115 Business Loop 70 W, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Westgate is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Westgate is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Alnijoumi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Alnijoumi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Thrombectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramez Sunna is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Sunna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, and Endoscopy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuji Oba is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Oba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Sarcoidosis, and Empyema.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Chairman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Chairman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Mark Tungesvik
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Missouri Cancer Associates Rrl

    1705 E Broadway Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    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 
     (6.0 miles away)
    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.

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

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maxwell Lazinger is an Interventional Radiologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Lazinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Stroke, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    General Surgery

    Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Mellitt is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Mellitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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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