The 20 Best Pancreatic Cancer Doctors Near Me in Wexford, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 124 doctor with experience in Pancreatic Cancer near Wexford, PA. Of these, 85 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Casteel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Bile Duct Stricture, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    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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    Randall Brand
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care, Shadyside, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 409, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Brand, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his fellowship at University of California at San Francisco and his medical degree at University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Brand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Alessandro Paniccia
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    MWH HBC HILLMAN CCr Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alessandro Paniccia, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist and specializes in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Paniccia's research interests include pancreatic cancer and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) minimally invasive surgery.Dr. Paniccia is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. Dr. Paniccia completed residencies in general surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the University of Colorado. He completed a research fellowship at the University of Colorado, followed by a fellowship in complex surgical oncology at UPMC.Dr. Paniccia is a member of the Roman Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Paniccia is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Amer H. Zureikat
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Surgical Oncology DDC

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amer H. Zureikat, MD, is vice chair of surgery for surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC, chief of Surgical Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Chair of Clinical Surgery. He is the division chief for gastrointestinal surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zureikat specializes in cancers and diseases of the pancreas, stomach, liver and duodenum and is an expert in robotic pancreatic surgery. His clinical and academic interests include the multimodality treatment of pancreatic cancer, and comparative effectiveness of open and robotic approaches to gastrointestinal cancers in general and pancreatic cancer in particular.Dr. Zureikat is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC. Dr. Zureikat is a member of the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA). In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Dr. Zureikat is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Jennifer S. Chennat
    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    100 Bradford Road, Suite 310, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Chennat, MD, specializes in pancreatobiliary diseases and is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Chennat received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College. She completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and fellowships at Loyola University Medical Center and the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Chennat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Nathan Bahary
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Bahary is an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bahary is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Sultan Mahmood
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Northern Gastroenterology-UPMC In Wexford

    5500 Brooktree Road, Suite 201, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sultan Mahmood, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Mahmood completed his fellowships at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Harvard University and Oklahoma University College of Medicine, residency at Oklahoma University College of Medicine, and medical degree at King Edward Medical University. Dr. Mahmood’s clinical interests include third space endoscopy (including POEM, G-POEM, and ESD), Endoscopic Ultrasound, ERCP, large polyp EMR, and Endoscopic stricture management. His research interests include medical education and third-space endoscopy. He has multiple publications focusing on improving quality metrics for endoscopy and colonoscopy, medical education, and third-space endoscopy. Dr. Mahmood is the Director of Third Space Endoscopy and Advanced Tissue Resection. He is married and has 3 children. Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis, pickleball, and hiking. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Polyps, Jaundice, Wandering Spleen, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Melanie C. Ongchin
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    9100 Babcock Boulevard, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie C. Ongchin, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist and specializes in the treatment of recurrent malignancies and peritoneal carcinomatosis.Dr. Ongchin is board-certified in general surgery and complex surgical oncology. She received her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School in Newark, N.J. Dr. Ongchin completed a research fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y. She also completed a residency at the State University of New York, University at Buffalo in N.Y., followed by a fellowship in surgical oncology at UPMC.Dr. Ongchin is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ongchin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Melanoma, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Samer T. Tohme
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    UPMC Liver Cancer Center

    9100 Babcock Boulevard, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samer Tohme is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tohme has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hepatic Ischemia, Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Tohme is currently accepting new patients.

    Jennifer L. Osborn
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    HOA Passavant MWH

    9100 Babcock Boulevard, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Osborn, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Passavant-Cranberry and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Osborn received her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Osborn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer

    West Penn Hosp Outpatient SVCS Allegheny

    314 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dulabh Monga is an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Monga is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Susannah Ellsworth
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center

    5230 Centre Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susannah Ellsworth is a Radiation Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ellsworth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Ellsworth is currently accepting new patients.

    Kenneth K. Lee
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    UPMC Digestive Disorders Center

    200 Lothrop Street, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Kenneth K. Lee, MD, graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University with his BA in Chemistry, and continued on to the University of Chicago where he graduated with his MD in 1981. He also stayed at the University of Chicago for his surgical residency, becoming chief resident in 1987. His certifications include general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and also advanced trauma life support. His honors include being named one of the ""Best Doctors in America"" for 1996 - 2001 and receiving the Henry T. Bahnson Teaching Award in 2002.". Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Anwaar Saeed
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anwaar Saeed, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology Program at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Colorectal Cancer Committee of the NSABP Foundation. Her research efforts are focused on immune modulatory approaches in patients with gastric & esophageal cancer, colon cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma as well as chemoprevention/ immunoprevention in the high-risk GI population. She has published more than 150 peer reviewed papers, posters and book chapters, and have led more than 40 clinical trials, focused on various immune modulatory regimens including but not limited to immune checkpoint inhibitor combinations with chemotherapy, other checkpoint inhibitors, antibody drug conjugates, bi-specific T cell engagers (BiTE), angiogenesis inhibitors, as well as immunotherapy combinations with regional approaches like stereotactic radiosurgery and intensity-modulated radiation therapy. She currently leads several investigator-initiated trials focused on novel targeted immunotherapy combinations including the ongoing phase I/II CAMILLA multicohort study looking at Cabozantinib plus Durvalumab with or without Tremelimumab in GI malignancies. Results from phase I/II part of the CAMILLA led to the development of the currently ongoing global pivotal trial, STELLAR 303, in patients with previously treated microsatellite stable colorectal cancer. She is also the study chair for a soon to open SWOG/intergroup NCI national trial (S2303) testing a novel chemo-immunotherapy regimen in patients with advanced gastric & esophageal adenocarcinoma. Dr. Saeed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    John C. Rhee
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John C. Rhee, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Rhee is skilled in the management of all forms of cancer and blood diseases, with particular interest in cancers of the gastrointestinal tract and chest, including colorectal, esophageal, gastric, pancreaticobiliary, liver, neuroendocrine, and lung tumors. Dr. Rhee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Kevin M. Mcgrath
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin McGrath, MD, specializes in esophageal diseases and disorders and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care at Presbyterian and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. McGrath received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed his residency and fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Mcgrath is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Kenneth E. Fasanella
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Fasanella, MD, specializes in esophageal diseases and disorders and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care at Presbyterian and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Fasanella received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Duke University School of Medicine and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Fasanella is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Jaundice, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Vikram C. Gorantla
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    300 Halket Street, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikram C. Gorantla, MD, specializes in the treatment of sarcoma, breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, and head and neck cancers. Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, he received his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his internal medicine residency at Washington University, St. Louis, MO, and his hematology/oncology fellowship at UPMC.Dr. Gorantla has a dedicated day seeing breast cancer patients at the Magee-Womens Cancer Progam. He also collaborates with surgical oncologists and gynecologists/oncologists to provide multidisciplinary care to patients. Dr. Gorantla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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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 Wexford, PA?

    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 Wexford, PA?

    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 Wexford, PA?

    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 Wexford, PA?

    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 Wexford, PA?

    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 Wexford, PA?

    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 Wexford, PA?

    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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