The 20 Best Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in Falls Church, VA

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma near Falls Church, VA. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Inova Schar Cancer Institute

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 4 - White Oak Clinic, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Deeken joined Inova in 2013 and has more than 21 years of clinical experience in internal medicine and medical oncology. He serves as the President of Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Medical Director for the Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program. His clinical research focuses on the use of immunotherapy treatments while his laboratory research takes a closer look at understanding the growing epidemic of head and neck cancers caused by HPV. This includes understanding the tumor mutations that are induced by HPV infection and how those tumors can be better treated with targeted therapies. He believes that gaining a better understanding of genomic factors may explain who might be at risk for developing HPV-caused head and neck cancer. Dr. Deeken served on the national Head and Neck Cancer Scientific Committee for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and currently serves on ASCO's Government Relations Committee. Prior to joining Inova, he was Director of the Head and Neck Medical Oncology Program at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University and Regional Director for Medical Oncology for MedStar Health. He currently serves as Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Deeken received his Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University, where he also did his residency in internal Medicine. He did his fellowship training in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute. A native of Wisconsin, Dr. Deeken is married and has 4 children. Dr. Deeken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Suite 4920, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Slovak

    Wojtek Mydlarz, director of Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Surgery in the National Capital Region, specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary glands, skull base, thyroid, skin and soft tissue. Dr. Mydlarz is a medical officer and a clinical and research collaborator in the head and neck surgery branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). His research interests include evaluating both surgical and nonsurgical treatment outcomes in patients with head and neck cancer. He is interested in the complex molecular biology of head and neck cancer, as well as potential clinical applications of novel targeted cancer therapies. He is actively involved in clinical trial development and implementation at the NIH and Johns Hopkins. After earning his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Mydlarz completed his internship and residency in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Additionally, he completed a Science of Clinical Investigation Training Program at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and specialized fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Mydlarz has contributed to numerous professional publications, authored a variety of articles and book chapters, and has been invited to give many lectures. He serves on the editorial board for Oral Oncology and Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, and is a journal reviewer for Oral Oncology, Head and Neck, Laryngoscope and JAMA Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Mydlarz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Mydlarz is board certified in Head And Neck Surgery.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Associates PC

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Bldg B, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gopal Bajaj is the President of Radiation Oncology Associates, PC, and the emeritus Chairman and Medical Director of the Department for Advanced Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy for Inova Schar Cancer Institute, having served in this role from 2014 to 2020. Prior to joining the radiation oncology practice at Inova Fairfax Hospital, he was an instructor in radiation oncology, medical oncology, and otolaryngology head and neck surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. His clinical focus and academic interests center on providing high level, multidisciplinary treatment to patients with head and neck malignancies, educating the next generation of medical specialists, exploring novel mechanisms of radiation-associated toxicity management, and working with emerging technologies in radiation oncology. His additional area of interest includes radiation therapy for benign disease, with a specific focus on Dupuytren’s and Ledderhose diseases. Dr. Bajaj oversees one of the nation’s busiest practices for the treatment of Dupuytren’s and Ledderhose diseases with radiotherapy and is actively involved in research, physician training and patient advocacy for these conditions. He presently serves as an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology for the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Dr. Bajaj was raised in Overland Park, KS, and graduated with honors from the University of Kansas, receiving dual degrees in biology and genetics. He received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He has also performed cancer research at the Otto-von-Guericke Universität in Magdeburg, Germany, and gastrointestinal oncology training at the University of Amsterdam’s Academish Medisch Centrum. He went on to complete an internal medicine internship at Harvard. Dr. Bajaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

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    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Associates PC

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Bldg B, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lonika Majithia is currently the Medical Director of Brachytherapy and Director of Educational Programs at Radiation Oncology Associates, and is board certified in radiation oncology. She joined Radiation Oncology Associates in 2016. Her clinical interests include gynecologic, breast, CNS, GI, thoracic and hematologic malignancies. Dr. Majithia is experienced with multiple radiotherapy techniques including volumetric modulated arc therapies (VMAT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy, Gamma Knife and CyberKnife Radiosurgery, intra-operative radiotherapy (IORT), eye plaque brachytherapy, and prostate and gynecologic brachytherapy, including High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy. Dr. Majithia grew up in Albuquerque, NM. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico with dual bachelor’s degrees in biology and physics. She was awarded the UNM Merit Scholarship and actively participated in physics and basic science research. She completed her medical training at the University of New Mexico where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her preliminary medicine internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI and her radiation oncology residency at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. She served as Chief Resident during her last year of residency and remained active in academic pursuits including research and medical education. During her residency, she presented multiple abstracts and presentations at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meetings and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meetings. She has published book chapters, written retrospective review articles, and assisted in the development of a phase I clinical trial in hematologic malignancies. During her residency, she also completed a master’s degree in medical sciences. Dr. Majithia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Cervical Cancer.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Associates PC

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Bldg B, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mustafa Abugideiri is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Abugideiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Associates PC

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Bldg B, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael J. Eblan is a specialty care physician board certified in radiation oncology at Radiation Oncology Associates, which he joined in 2016. Prior to joining Radiation Oncology Associates, he completed his internal medicine internship and radiation oncology residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There, he served as chief resident, led quality and safety initiatives to improve patient care, and designed prospective clinical investigations of circulating tumor cells as a novel biomarker for radiation treatment response. During his residency, Dr. Eblan also completed additional training in CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery and earned a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification. Much of his research has focused on the effects of radiation on normal tissues and the development of nanotherapeutics to improve the efficacy of chemoradiotherapy and immunotherapy at the Carolina Center of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence. Dr. Eblan is trained in all aspects of radiation oncology and has particular clinical interest in thoracic, gastrointestinal, breast, prostate, brain, head and neck, hematologic, and pediatric malignancies. He is experienced with multiple radiotherapy techniques, including proton beam therapy, volumetric modulated arc therapies, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, CyberKnife radiosurgery, intraoperative radiotherapy, and prostate and gynecologic brachytherapy, including high-dose-rate brachytherapy. His work has been recognized by the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research, the Conquer Cancer Foundation and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Eblan grew up in Fairfax County and graduated with distinction as an Echols Scholar from the University of Virginia, receiving dual degrees in biology and economics. He then trained at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, through a postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award and published numerous research articles on genetic alterations contributing to human disease, including publication in the New England Journal of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award to study cancer biology and proton radiotherapy. Dr. Eblan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Inova Schar Cancer Institute

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Level 4 - White Oak Clinic, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Offers Telehealth

    Janakiraman Subramanian is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Subramanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Associates PC

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Bldg B, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Tobias Chapman is a specialty care physician board certified in radiation oncology. He joined Inova Schar Cancer Institute in 2019 with more than eight years of clinical experience. Prior to joining Inova Schar, he served as faculty at Harvard. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Associates PC

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Bldg B, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mather Chair, Radiation Oncology Department Chair and System Division Chief, Inova Radiation Oncology Inova Schar CancerDr. Ashish Chawla is a specialty care physician board certified in radiation oncology at Radiation Oncology Associates, which he joined in 2011.He received his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University, graduating with honors in biology. He received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia in 1998, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his radiation oncology training at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital in 2003. There, he won awards for scholarly research as a radiation oncology resident. He has published several peer-reviewed articles related to breast, prostate and gastrointestinal cancer management.Prior to joining Radiation Oncology Associates, he served as a radiation oncologist at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. There, he helped lead innovative clinical research as the principal investigator for breast cancer protocols with the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group. He also helped lead the cancer center’s stereotactic radiosurgery program and served as cancer liaison for the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. He led numerous studies involving partial breast irradiation as well as prostate, central nervous system, and head and neck cancer investigations.Dr. Chawla’s clinical interests include the multidisciplinary management of breast cancer and prostate cancer patients, and he is the Director of the Partial Breast Irradiation Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital. He has expertise in the use of stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiotherapy for tumors of the brain, spine and lung. Additional areas of clinical interest include gastrointestinal, lung, head and neck, and brain tumors.Dr. Chawla has been listed in Washingtonian magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, and U.S. News and World Report as “Top Doctor” for radiation oncology in the Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia areas. Dr. Chawla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Associates PC

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Bldg B, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kevin Choe is a specialty care physician board certified in radiation oncology at Inova Health System. He joined Inova in 2015 and has been practicing since 2005. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Choe was on the faculty at University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, where he specialized in high-precision stereotactic radiotherapy. His research focused on elucidating the genetic alterations that contribute to cancer development and progression. He also designed and conducted clinical trials, investigating novel strategies to overcome treatment resistance in aggressive and metastatic cancers. Dr. Choe grew up in Fairfax, VA, and appreciates the opportunity to serve the community he cares deeply for. Dr. Choe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Associates PC

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Bldg B, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mather Director, Radiation Oncology Research Inova Radiation Oncology Inova Schar CancerDr. Avani Rao is a specialty care physician board certified in radiation oncology who serves as the Director of Research, Proton Therapy Fellowship Director and lead physician in pediatric radiation oncology. She joined Radiation Oncology Associates in 2020. Her areas of interest are pediatric, gynecologic, gastrointestinal and breast malignancies.Dr. Rao graduated from Yale University magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in molecular, cellular and developmental biology. She completed medical school, her internal medicine internship and her radiation oncology residency at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She was nominated to Alpha Omega Alpha during medical school, and during her residency, Dr. Rao served as Chief Resident. She pursued additional fellowship training at the University of Maryland to gain specific expertise in proton therapy. Dr. Rao has received several awards supporting her research and recognizing her clinical excellence and has published more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Rao is board certified in radiation oncology. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Associates PC

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Bldg B, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. C. Bryce Johnson is a specialty care physician board certified in radiation oncology. He joined Inova Health System in 2021 and has been practicing since 2017. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Johnson completed his radiation oncology residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Associates PC

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, Bldg B, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sarah Gao is a specialty care physician board eligible in radiation oncology. She joined Radiation Oncology Associates in 2022. Dr. Gao is trained in all aspects of radiation oncology, and her practice focuses on the treatment of all types of cancers with an additional focus on the treatment of breast, gynecological, and head and neck malignancies. Dr. Gao grew up in California and attended California State University in Los Angeles through the early entrance program, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in biochemistry. She went on to receive her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT, where she was a recipient of the Hirsch and Hsiung Fellowship for medical research. She completed her radiation oncology residency at Yale and served as chief resident. Dr. Gao has experience across a variety of treatment modalities including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, volumetric modulated arc therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, gynecologic brachytherapy, total skin electron therapy and orthovoltage therapy. During her training, Dr. Gao’s research endeavors focused on using data science to further personalize the treatment of cancer patients. She has experience creating and managing clinical databases, performing advanced statistical analyses, and building supervised machine learning models. She has given multiple oral presentations at national meetings and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and editorials. Dr. Gao sees patients at Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fairfax, VA, and at Potomac Radiation Oncology in Woodbridge, VA. Outside the clinic, Dr. Gao enjoys reading, listening to music, trying new recipes and spending time with family. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Bluemont Plastic Surgery PC

    8316 Arlington Blvd, 524, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish

    Mark Domanski is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Domanski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Breast Enlargement In Males, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Heyer is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Heyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), B-Cell Lymphoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MedStar Health: Radiation Oncology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Ahn is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Sinus Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Teratocarcinosarcoma.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology | Otolaryngology | Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology | Otolaryngology | Hematology Oncology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Karim Boudadi, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist with the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., and an assistant professor in the Department of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Listen to Dr. Boudadi’s Cancer Matters podcast episode to learn more about his work. Dr. Boudadi has expertise in treating cancers of the head and neck, including salivary gland cancers, as well as cancers of the esophagus, and bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Having completed dual training in medical oncology and hematology at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Boudadi also treats patients with benign hematologic conditions or non-cancer related blood disorders, such as anemia, low blood counts, bleeding disorders, and clotting disorders. Dr. Boudadi earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, and went on to serve as a clinical lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School before joining Johns Hopkins. He then completed dual fellowship training in both hematology and medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Boudadi's research during his fellowship focused on prostate cancer and immunotherapy. Dr. Boudadi is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association. He is also a member of the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Selection Committee at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Boudadi has extensive clinical trial development experience and has published his work in peer-reviewed journals. His primary research interest is immunotherapy. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Cancer Matters Podcast: Dr. Bill Nelson discussing the treatment of HPV related head and neck cancers, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts (May 23, 2019). Dr. Boudadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Boudadi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marie Kate Gurka, M.D., is a radiation oncologist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and a clinical associate in the Department of Radiation Oncology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Gurka has expertise in radiation treatment for breast cancer and gynecologic cancers. Dr. Gurka earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed a residency in radiation oncology at Georgetown University Hospital. She previously served as an instructor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at University of Louisville and has conducted both clinical and basic science research. Her work has been recognized by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and it has been cited in various lectures, research articles, and textbooks. Washingtonian Magazine and Bethesda Magazine have repeatedly named Dr. Gurka a Top Doctor. Selected Publications Oermann EK, Bhandari R, Chen V, Lebec G, Gurka M, Lei S, Chen L, Suy, S, Azumi N, Berkowitz F, Kalhorn C, McGrail K, Collins BT, Jean W, Collins SP. Five Fraction Image-Guided Radiosurgery for Primary and Recurrent Meningiomas. Frontiers in Radiation Oncology. 2013; 3: 213. Gurka MK, Collins SP, Slack R, Tse G, Charabaty A, Ley L, Berzcel L, Lei S, Suy S, Haddad N, Jha R, Johnson CD, Jackson P, Marshall JL, Pishvaian MJ. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy with Concurrent Full-Dose Gemcitabine for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Pilot Trial Demonstrating Safety. Radiation Oncology. 2013; 8: 44. Gurka MK, Kim C , Carroll J, Charabaty A, Haddad M, Jackson P, Collins SP, Marshall J, Pishvaian MK, Unger KR. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) combined with chemotherapy for unresected pancreatic adenocarcinoma. American Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2014; 152-157. Gurka MK, Horne ZD, Ju A, Chen L, Lei S, Batipps GP, Kowalczyk K, Bandi G, Pahira J, McGeagh KG, Collins BT, Krishnan P, Suy S, Dritschilo A, Lynch JH, Collins SP. Hematuria Following Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer. Radiation Oncology. 2015; 10:44. Gurka MK, Pender D, Chuong P, Fouts B, Sebelov A, McNally M, Mezera M, Woo SY, McNally R. Identification of pancreatic tumors in vivo with ligand-targeted, pH responsive mesoporous silica nanoparticles by multispectral optoacoustic tomography. Journal of Controlled Release. 2016; 231:60-67. Dr. Gurka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL). Dr. Gurka is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Rachit Kumar is a radiation oncologist specializing in genitourinary and gastrointestinal cancers. He is dedicated to patient-centered care, finding the most effective outcome for each patient and using the latest advances to minimize treatment time and side-effects. Dr. Kumar is frequently published in peer-reviewed journals on new methods of radiation therapy and the benefits to patient outcomes. He is a member of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and treats patients at both Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. Selected Publications Kumar R, Tchelebi LT, Anker CJ, Sharma N, Bianchi NA, Dragovic J, Goodman KA, Herman JM, Jiang Y, Jones WE, Kenney TJ, Lee P, Kundranda MK, Russo S, Small W, Suh WW, Yee N, and Jabbour SK. “American Radium Society (ARS) Appropriateness Use Criteria (AUC) for Loco-Regional Gastric Adenocarcinoma: Systemic Review and Guidelines.” American Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2022 Sep 1;45(9):391-402. Rooney MK, Traube B, Khan MK, Kumar R, and Walker GV. “Factors associated with image guided radiation therapy image rejection in a multi-site institution.” JCO Oncology Practice. Tang C, Hoffman KE, Allen PK, Gabel M, Schreiber D, Choi S, Chapin BF, Nguyen QN, Davis JW, Frank SJ, Navai N, McGuire SE, Anscher M, Pisters L, Pettaway CA, Kumar R, Linson P, Tripuraneni P, Tomaszewski JJ, Patel AB, Augspurger M, and Kuban DA. “Contemporary Prostate Cancer Treatment Choices in Multidisciplinary Clinics Referenced to National Trends.” Cancer. Tang C, Lei X, Smith GL, Pan HY, Hoffman K, Kumar R, Chapin BF, Shih YC, Frank SJ, and Smith BD. ""Influence of Geography on Prostate Cancer Treatment Coice: An Analysis of the National Medicare Database."" International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics. Tang C, Sherry AD, Haymaker C, Bathala T, Liu S, Fellman B, Aparicio A, Zurita-Saavedra A, Chun S, Reddy J, Choi S, Ghia A, McGuire S, Efstathiou E, Wang J, Wang J, Tu SM, Pilie P, Kovitz C, Kumar R, Roberts T, Borghero Y, Shi Z, Chapin B, Gomez D, Wistuba I, Corn and PG. “Addition of local consolidative therapy to intermittent hormone therapy for oligometastatic prostate cancer (EXTEND): a multicenter randomized phase II basket trial.” JAMA Oncology.". Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    3801 University Dr Ste 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patty Lee is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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    What is the definition of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

    Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common mouth cancer (95%). Oral squamous cell carcinoma can develop in any part of the mouth, including the lips, gums, tongue, inner lining of the cheeks, roof of mouth, and floor of mouth. Oral squamous cell carcinoma can spread (metastasize) to other areas of the head and neck.

    When should I see an Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 an Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma doctors near Falls Church, VA?

    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 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma doctors near Falls Church, VA?

    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 an Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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 an Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma doctor near Falls Church, VA?

    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 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma doctors near Falls Church, VA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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 an Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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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