The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in Pompton Plains, NJ

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The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors near Pompton Plains, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 199 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near Pompton Plains, NJ. Of these, 135 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 22 are Distinguished.

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

    Regional Cancer Care Associates, LLC

    97 West Parkway, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Bernstein is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Dr. Bernstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Yana P. Goldberg
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Chilton Medical Center

    97 West Parkway, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yana Goldberg, MD, is a radiation oncologist at Radiation Oncology Associates of North Jersey. Among her many accomplishments, she performed one of the first MRI-based brachytherapy treatments for cervical cancer in New Jersey at Morristown Medical Center in October 2013. These technological improvements are absolutely critical in maximizing the radiation dose to the tumor, while sparing side effects to the normal tissues. Dr. Goldberg's clinical and research interests include gynecologic, breast, lung, and head and neck malignancies. Her research has been presented at multiple international conferences including The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology (ASTRO), and the American Radium Society (ARS). Throughout her career, Dr. Goldberg has won many scholarships and prizes for her studies. She has participated in breast, gynecologic and prostate cancer research and authored several abstracts and publications. In addition, Dr. Goldberg has been honored by NJ TOP DOCS, as well as being featured as one of the 2015 NJ Top Docs in Healthy Living magazine. Dr. Goldberg completed her radiation oncology training at the University of Cincinnati, where she was chief resident. Her medical degree is from Drexel University College of Medicine, where she also pursued her internship in internal medicine. She earned a masters of biological science degree from MCP Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, and her bachelor of science degree in biochemistry, cum laude, from McGill University in Montreal. Fluent in Russian, Dr. Goldberg has technical expertise in a wide array of radiation therapy modalities, including IMRT, 3-D conformal, brachytherapy (LDR and HDR), partial breast irradiation, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS). Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.

    Mona Karim
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Chilton Medical Center

    97 West Parkway, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Mona Karim is vice chair of the radiation oncology department of Morristown Medical Center. Her major clinical and research interests include breast, gastrointestinal, head and neck, thoracic, and pediatric cancers. Dr. Karim's other areas of clinical interest are breast brachytherapy and stereotactic radiation. She received her bachelor of arts degree, cum laude, from Harvard University and her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, including a one year American Heart Association Medical Student Research Fellowship. Her post-doctoral training was in radiation oncology at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. Previously, Dr. Karim was assistant professor at the Department of Radiation Oncology, UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School. Her responsibilities included the clinical practice in radiation oncology and preceptorship of medical students. Her research has been published in the Journal of Molecular Carcinogenesis and the Einstein Quarterly Journal of Biology and Medicine. She is a member of The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO), American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Children's Oncology Group (COG), and Physicians for Human Rights. Among recognition from her peers, Dr. Mona Karim is a multiple-year recipient of the ""Best Doctors in America?"" award. She is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.". Dr. Karim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Intraductal Papilloma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

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

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    James R. Wong
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Chilton Medical Center

    97 West Parkway, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James R. Wong, MD, is a radiation oncologist and founder and medical director of the Leonard B. Kahn Head and Neck Cancer Institute at Morristown Medical Center. He specializes in treating head and neck cancers, nasopharyngeal cancer, breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, brain tumors and prostate cancer. In 1997, Dr. Wong was named chair of Radiation Oncology at Morristown Medical Center where he presided over the reorganization and development of the new Department of Radiation Oncology. A year later, he was appointed associate clinical professor of radiation oncology at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. In 2004, he was appointed by New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey to the task force on the Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Cancer.Recently, Dr. Wong has developed an interest in incorporating Integrative Medicine and complementary supportive care in the treatment and recovery plans for his patients. Dr. Wong has launched “Integrate to Wellness,” a ten-week program using therapies such as acupuncture and stress management. Before arriving at Atlantic Health System, Dr. Wong served as assistant professor of radiology at the New York Hospital, Cornell University Medical College. He was also the director of radiation oncology fellows and the director of radiation oncology research at the New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center. At the Stich Radiation Center of New York Hospital, he was in charge of radiation therapy for brain tumors and stereotactic radiosurgery.Graduating summa cum laude from Harvard College, Dr. Wong received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School where he became one of the few honor graduates of his year. He practiced internal medicine at the New England Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and continued on for four more years of specialty training in radiation oncology at the Harvard Joint Center for Radiation Therapy. During his 15 years at Harvard, he published many articles in leading scientific journals, including Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, Cell, Journal of Biochemistry, and Cancer Research.Dr. Wong has been selected as one of the “Top Prostate Cancer Specialists” in the United States and is considered a pioneer of image-guided radiation therapy. He was elected by his peers for inclusion in “Best Doctors in America®” for five consecutive years. He is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Kenneth Blank
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Atlantic Medical Group Radiation Oncology

    97 West Parkway, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Blank, MD, is an Atlantic Medical Group radiation oncologist at Chilton Medical Center. Board-certified by the American Board of Radiology with over 20 years of practice experience, Dr. Blank provides patients with the most advanced radiation treatment options in a comfortable and nurturing environment.Treating a wide range of cancers, Dr. Blank helps patients cope with the challenges their illness presents. He utilizes an evidence-based approach and employs a broad range of state-of-the art treatments, including intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT); these modern radiotherapy techniques improve precision and accuracy leading to better treatment outcomes with fewer side effects. Specialized techniques for treatment of breast cancer are offered to ensure the heart and lung are spared toxicity and include deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH), prone breast irradiation, and accelerated partial breast radiation with ‘ultra’ hypofractionated regimens. Dr. Blank works in close collaboration with other specialists to provide patients with leading-edge cancer care including enrollment in clinical trials, in a compassionate outpatient environment.During his residency, Dr. Blank served as chief resident and received the Roentgen Resident Research Award from the Radiological Society of North America in recognition of excellence in medical research. His research into radiotherapy for prostate cancer and other malignancies has been published in several peer-reviewed medical journals, including the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). He is a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.Dr. Blank performed undergraduate studies at Duke University where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, attended medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, and pursued a residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He comes to Atlantic Medical Group from Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Hospital where he served as regional medical director for Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology and medical director of Radiation Oncology at the Ann Barshinger Cancer Institute. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Blank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Madeeha Shahzadi
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    AMG Intensive Care Group At Chilton Medical Center

    97 West Parkway, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Madeeha Shahzadi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Dr. Shahzadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Dr. Shahzadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Daniel J. Markley
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Pulmonology, Sleep, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

    17 Wanaque Avenue, 
    Pompton Lakes, NJ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Markley, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has practiced for more than 10 years with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) treating a multitude of diseases of the respiratory system and within the medical intensive care unit. His medical purview covers a wide array of disorders, but he carries special interest in diagnosing and managing critical illness, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and interstitial lung disease, as well as diagnosing lung cancer. He provides compassionate, personalized care to all patients and ensures they are educated about their condition and are active participants in their treatment. After earning his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway/Camden, NJ, Dr. Markley performed a residency in categorical medicine at Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University, Providence, RI. After a short stint as an internal medicine hospitalist, he then completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in food chemistry, with honors, from Cook College of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Dr. Markley has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, delivered numerous national and international presentations, and is a member of the professional organizations the American Thoracic Society and Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Markley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Gastrostomy.

    Liviu I. Rappaport
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Pulmonary Medicine Of Wayne

    508 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 202, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Liviu Rappaport is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Rappaport is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rappaport is currently accepting new patients.

    Reza Farhangfar
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Valley Physician Services

    401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 107, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reza Farhangfar is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Farhangfar 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, Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Farhangfar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Regional Cancer Care Associates

    97 West Parkway, Collins Pavilion Null, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Beata Pieczara is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Dr. Pieczara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. She is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pieczara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    Regional Cancer Care Associates

    97 West Parkway, Collins Pavilion Null, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vinod Varki is an Oncologist in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Dr. Varki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Varki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Intensive Care At Chilton

    97 West Parkway, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hussein Assallum is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Dr. Assallum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Sarcoidosis, Pleural Effusion, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Endoscopy. Dr. Assallum is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Valley Medical Group

    63 Beaverbrook Road, Suite 301, 
    Lincoln Park, NJ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy O'donnell is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Lincoln Park, New Jersey. Dr. O'donnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy. Dr. O'donnell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Wayne Hematology Oncology Associates PC

    468 Parish Drive, Suite 4, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vijay Roy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Roy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Dr. Roy is currently accepting new patients.

    Jyothi Jagadeesh
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hospital Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Hospitalists At Chilton

    97 West Parkway, 
    Pompton Plains, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jyothi Jagadeesh is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Dr. Jagadeesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Ascites, Sepsis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Oncology And Hematology Specialists, PA

    333 Route 46 West, 
    Mountain Lakes, NJ 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Fazal Bari is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Dr. Bari 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, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Bari is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Radiology Associates Of Ridgewood P A

    20 Franklin Tpke, 
    Waldwick, NJ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Arams is an Interventional Radiologist in Waldwick, New Jersey. Dr. Arams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer

    Mountainside Medical Center

    1 Bay Avenue, Harries Pavilion, 
    Montclair, NJ 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Conti is an Oncologist in Montclair, New Jersey. Dr. Conti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Thrombocytopenia.

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

    Oncology And Hematology Specialists, PA

    23 Pocono Road, Suite 100, 
    Denville, NJ 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Tully is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Denville, New Jersey. Dr. Tully is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Colorectal Cancer, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Tully is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Oncology And Hematology Specialists

    23 Pocono Road, Suite 100, 
    Denville, NJ 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Naveed Jan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Denville, New Jersey. Dr. Jan 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, Thrombocytopenia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Jan is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Pompton Plains, NJ?

    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 Pompton Plains, NJ?

    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 Pompton Plains, NJ?

    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 Pompton Plains, NJ?

    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 Pompton Plains, NJ?

    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 Pompton Plains, NJ?

    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 Pompton Plains, NJ?

    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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