The 20 Best Pancreatic Cancer Doctors Near Me in Rochester, MN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Pancreatic Cancer near Rochester, MN. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 15 are Distinguished, 8 are Advanced and 4 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Truty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Truty is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kendrick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kendrick is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thorvardur Halfdanarson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Halfdanarson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Pancreatic Cancer?

    Common conditions include: Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor

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    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rory Smoot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Smoot is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Starlinger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Starlinger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Hobday is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Hobday is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Pancreatic Cancer, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cornelius Thiels is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Thiels is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katrina Pedersen is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Pedersen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susanne Warner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Warner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hallemeier is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Hallemeier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Orchiectomy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wen Ma is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Ma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Haddock is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Haddock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mcwilliams is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mcwilliams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Metastatic Insulinoma, and Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nguyen Tran is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Tran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Hepatectomy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinjay Chandrasekhara is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Chandrasekhara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Yoon is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Yoon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Oncology

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Carr is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Carr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Reisenauer is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Reisenauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carbuncle, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    Mayo Clinic Hospital-Methodist Campus

    201 Center St W, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Nagorney is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Nagorney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer

    Office

    208 First St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Andrews is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Andrews is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Liver Embolization, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pancreatic Cancer?

    Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in the pancreas.

    When should I see a Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Rochester, MN?

    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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Rochester, MN?

    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 Pancreatic Cancer doctors near Rochester, MN?

    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 Pancreatic Cancer doctors near Rochester, MN?

    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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Rochester, MN?

    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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Rochester, MN?

    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 Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctors near Rochester, MN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pancreatic 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 Pancreatic Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pancreatic 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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