The 20 Best Lung Cancer Doctors Near Me in Frisco, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 99 doctor with experience in Lung Cancer near Frisco, TX. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology | Palliative Medicine
    Distinguished in Lung Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology | Palliative Medicine

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    4708 Alliance Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Plano, TX 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Korie Flippo is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Flippo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Anemia, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Flippo is board certified in Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Hospice & Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Hospice And Palliative Medicine, Hematology- American Board Of Internal Med/Hematology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Hospice And Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Healthtexas Provider Network

    12505 Lebanon Rd, Suite 1442, 
    Frisco, TX 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Key Vaquera is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Vaquera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Vaquera is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    4708 Alliance Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Plano, TX 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Petrikas is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Petrikas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Petrikas is board certified in Radiation Oncology- American Board Of Radiology/Radiation Oncology and Radiation Oncology- American Board Of Radiology.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Pulmonary And Sleep Specialists - Frisco At PGA Parkway

    16050 Everwell Ln Professional Pavilion I,, Ste 400, 
    Frisco, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lee is a board-certified pulmonology and critical care specialist. He is committed to advancing patient-centered care through both clinical excellence and procedural innovation. As a diplomat of interventional pulmonology, Dr. Lee has completed specialized training and is certified by the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology. His professional interests include minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for benign/malignant lung conditions, complex airway and pleural disorders. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Lee is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    5236 W. University Drive, Suite 1000, 
    Mckinney, TX 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Shivnani strongly encourages patients to consider clinical trials to help further advances in cancer care. The trials that he has participated in have been presented at national meetings including the annual meeting for the American Society for Radiation Oncology and the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.He has also published letters and articles in several journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association and the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.Additionally, Dr. Shivnani is passionate about education for physicians and other members of the radiation team. He is co-chair of the education subcommittee for the US Oncology Network Radiation Oncology Leadership Committee and also serves on the task force for the Practical Radiation Oncology Track for the ASTRO Annual Meeting.In his free time, Dr. Shivnani enjoys traveling, reading and playing chess with his wife and two boys. Dr. Shivnani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Shivnani is board certified in Radiation Oncology- American Board Of Radiology/Radiation Oncology and Radiation Oncology- American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Dallas Cardiovascular Surgical Association

    6130 W Parker Rd, Ste 103, 
    Plano, TX 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Chang is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Chang 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 Pleural Effusion, Gangrene, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Experienced in Lung Cancer

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    4352 N. Josey Lane, 
    Carrollton, TX 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Enrique Perez is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Carrollton, Texas. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Myeloma, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL). Dr. Perez is board certified in Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology and Medical Oncology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Cancer Care Of North Texas - Plano

    5948 W Parker Rd, Ste 100, 
    Plano, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Tahir Rana is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Nodules, and Ewing Sarcoma.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Texas Health Heart And Lung Surgical Specialists

    6300 W Parker Rd, Ste 322, 
    Plano, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Board-certified general surgeon Justin Collier, M.D., has advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery and the use of minimally invasive robotic surgery techniques. He is certified to act as a first responder to provide emergency care to trauma victims and perform robotic-assisted surgery using the groundbreaking da Vinci Surgical System. His areas of special focus include congenital heart surgery, heart failure treatment, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and trauma thoracotomy procedures.Dr. Collier earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas before going on to complete his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano. He has sat on various committees to help advance the field of cardiothoracic care and management. When not caring for his patients, Dr. Collier enjoys riding horses, playing the guitar, traveling, and tinkering with electronics and digital media. Dr. Collier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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

    Sound Physicians - Plano

    6124 W Parker Rd, Ste 530, 
    Plano, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Holtz is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Holtz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, COVID-19, Bronchiectasis, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

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

    Sound Physicians - Plano

    6124 W Parker Rd, Ste 530, 
    Plano, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Davidoff is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Davidoff 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 Lung Metastases, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Bronchiectasis.

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

    Sound Physicians - Plano

    6124 W Parker Rd, Ste 530, 
    Plano, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tayler Long is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    Texas Oncology - West Plano

    6957 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 2000A, 
    Plano, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Mahone is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Mahone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Essential Thrombocythemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Urology Clinics Of North Texas, PLLC

    6957 W Plano Pkwy, Ste 1300, 
    Plano, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nichols, a radiation oncologist, attended medical school and completed a residency in Baltimore, MD. His general radiation oncology practice features breast brachytherapy, GYN brachytherapy, stereotactic treatments for brain tumors. Dr. Nichols 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 Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Breast Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Dr. Nichols is board certified in Radiation Oncology- American Board Of Radiology/Radiation Oncology and Radiation Oncology- American Board Of Radiology.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Dallas Diagnostic Association - Plano

    4716 Alliance Blvd Pavilion II, 
    Plano, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Awad is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. Dr. Awad's clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and various other lung and sleep pathologies. Dr. Awad was nominated for D Magazine's 2021 Best Docs . Dr. Awad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia. Dr. Awad is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Dallas Diagnostic Association - Plano

    4716 Alliance Blvd Pavilion II, 
    Plano, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Venkataraman is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of pulmonary diseases, such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, occupational and environmental lung diseases, and pulmonary infections. When her schedule permits, Dr. Venkataraman enjoys reading, gardening and traveling. Dr. Venkataraman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma in Children, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Venkataraman is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Dallas Diagnostic Association - Plano

    4716 Alliance Blvd Pavilion II, 
    Plano, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Adachi is board certified in internal medicine, critical care, pulmonary and sleep medicine. Dr. Adachi began her medical career at Kanazawa University, School of Medicine at Ishikawa in Japan. She moved to the United States to complete her internship and residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY. While there, she acquired special interests in pulmonary conditions such as asthma, COPD, bronchitis and chronic cough along with sleep medicine, especially management of sleep apnea, leading her to complete fellowships in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center and Sleep Medicine at the St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. Prior to joining Dallas Diagnostic Association - Plano, she was the director at the Norwich Sleep Center and a full time partner at a pulmonary practice in Norwich, CT. Dr. Adachi is married with two children and is fluent in Japanese. She enjoys traveling, scuba diving and spending time with her family. Dr. Adachi is rated as an Experienced 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 Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Adachi is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Lung Cancer
    Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Pulmonary Care Specialists

    4333 N Josey Ln, Ste 207, 
    Carrollton, TX 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Melissa Tompkins is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Carrollton, Texas. Dr. Tompkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Bullae.

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

    Lung And Sleep Health Center

    1708 Coit Rd, Ste 231, 
    Plano, TX 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khalid Mohammad is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Mohammad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Neurofibromatosis, Lung Metastases, Mastoidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mohammad is board certified in Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Baylor Scott & White Dallas Diagnostic Association - Plano

    4716 Alliance Blvd, Ste 700, 
    Plano, TX 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Al-Aqtash is a board-certified specialist in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine providing comprehensive care for a variety of pulmonary conditions, such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, lung nodules and infections. With extensive experience in advanced diagnostic pulmonary procedures, he is skilled in bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and navigational robotic bronchoscopy (ION). Dr. Al-Aqtash’s expertise allows him to offer patients advanced care tailored to their individual needs. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Al is board certified in Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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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 Frisco, TX?

    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 Frisco, TX?

    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 Frisco, TX?

    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 Frisco, TX?

    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 Frisco, TX?

    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 Frisco, TX?

    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 Frisco, TX?

    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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