Thomas J. Spillane
Advanced in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Advanced in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
715 Tank Farm Rd, Suite C, 
San Luis Obispo, CA 

Overview

Dr. Tom Spillane believes in an integrative approach to the management of his patients. His definition of an integrative approach combines the best of the updated western medicine technology, complementary care, clinical trials and local psychosocial support services.Dr. Spillane co-founded the Hearst Cancer Resource Center in 2008, as well as the Surfing for Hope Foundation  in 2011, a program that among other services takes cancer survivors and children whose parents are battling cancer, on monthly surf sessions.Board Certification:Oncology, HematologyMedical School:University of California, DavisMedical Oncology Residency:University of California, IrvineFellowship Training:University of California, IrvineAreas of Interest:Brain tumors, Breast Cancer, GI Cancers, Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Melanoma.

Dr. Spillane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has participated in 6 clinical trials in the study of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

Graduate Institution
University Of California Davis
Residency
University of California, Irvine
Specialties
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in CA
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
Fellowships
University of California, Irvine
Hospital Affiliations
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
French Hospital Medical Center
Marian Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Anthem
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Cigna
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  • HMO
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • HMO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
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  • PPO
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Cancer Center - Dignity Health - San Luis Obispo, CA
715 Tank Farm Rd, Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


11 Clinical Trials

Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Phase III Randomized Trial of Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy With or Without Atezolizumab in Localized Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
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850 Fair Oaks Ave, Ste 310, 
Arroyo Grande, CA 
 (31.3 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Dr. Keith Ayrons grew up on Long Island, New York, and completed his bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Albany while volunteering at the local hospital in the Pathology department. His passion for science and early learnings in the experimental and clinical based approach inspired him to complete first, a Master’s in Microbiology from Adelphi University and then his medical degree from Wayne State University. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency, and combined fellowship in Oncology and Hematology at Stoney Brook University. In 1995, Dr. Ayrons joined a growing oncology and hematology practice in Gastonia, North Carolina, where he was a partner for 23 years. He is Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine and served as past president of the Internal Medicine department. For 25 years he developed excellent patient and family relationship skills that created a loyal patient following. In 2018, Dr. Ayrons relocated to the Central Coast and is excited to be a part of the Mission Hope Cancer Center where he can continue to fulfill his passion of serving the community through providing quality care. Dr. Ayrons is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

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