The 20 Best PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 198 doctor with experience in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. Of these, 156 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Anthony J. Palazzo
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute-CVT And Vascular Surgery

    310 North State Of Franklin Road, Suite 400, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Palazzo, MD, is a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Palazzo is committed to excellent patient care, and in his time off enjoys spending time with his family and getting plenty of exercise. Dr. Palazzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Michael J. Roach
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Kenilworth

    1237 Harding Place, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Roach is a Thoracic Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Roach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Roach is currently accepting new patients.

    Rudy P. Lackner
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rudy Lackner is a Thoracic Surgeon in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Lackner has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

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    Uday K. Dasika
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Tower Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery - West Reading

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 1120, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Dasika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Nikhilesh M. Korgaonkar
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome

    WellSpan Thoracic Surgery - York

    25 Monument Road, Suite 295, 
    York, PA 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikhilesh Korgaonkar is a Thoracic Surgeon in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Korgaonkar has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Korgaonkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Raja Flores
    Distinguished in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    The Leon And Norma Hess Center For Science And Medicine

    1470 Madison Ave # 3333, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raja Flores is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Flores is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    Richard S. Chang
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    LVH Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    "Philosophy of care | Each of my patients is special and I try my best to treat each person as a whole.  I believe in merging the most advanced technological surgical techniques with a holistic approach. | Also, I am a member of the thoracic cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | I believe medicine and surgery is a true life's calling. To be able to dedicate oneself in treating others is truly a privilege and honor. Surgery allows me to focus on the ""moment"" that is almost a spiritual experience. | Community involvement | While I was practicing in Philadelphia, I started a community 10k and 5k run in Washington Crossing to beat lung cancer. Not only to raise for money for lung cancer research but also to educate the public about lung cancer screening. As a thoracic surgeon, my role extends beyond operating. I potentially can save more – even lives – through education. | Personal interests | I enjoy martial arts, meditation, hiking, camping and fishing. | Image | Lehigh Valley Hospital is ranked 42th for pulmonology and lung surgery on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. | ". Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Thymectomy.

    Ciaran Mcnamee
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ciaran McNamee is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. He is chief of thoracic surgery at Kent Hospital and is an instructor in surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. McNamee received his medical degree from McGill University in Canada and completed a surgery residency at University of Alberta Hospital as well as cardiothoracic surgery residencies at Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. He completed a clinical fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Manitoba and a research fellowship in thoracic surgery at the University of Alberta. Board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery, Dr. McNamee holds a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS). Dr. McNamee's clinical interests include lung cancer, lung cancer screening and esophageal cancer. His research focuses on mutational changes in lung cancer, regional outcome analysis and telemedicine. Dr. McNamee has been listed as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly. Dr. Mcnamee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Ryan M. Levy
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Primary And Specialty Care, Sewickley

    111 Hazel Lane, Suite 200, 
    Sewickley, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan M. Levy, MD, is a thoracic surgeon at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Levy specializes in minimally invasive esophageal surgery, minimally invasive lung surgery, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, paraesophageal hernias, diaphragm hernias, lung nodules/masses, endoscopic management of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer, diseases of the pleura, mediastinal tumors, tracheal disorders, and inflammatory responses to tissue injury. Dr. Levy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Charles R. Mulligan
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Thoracic Surgery Helen Graham Cancer Center

    4701 Ogletown Stanton Road, Suite 2100, 
    Newark, DE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Mulligan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Paul C. Lee
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Thoracic Surgery At New Hyde Park

    270-05 76th Avenue, Oncology Building, 3rd Floor, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Paul C. Lee is the System Director of Thoracic Surgery at Northwell Health. Board certified in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, he has over 17 years of experience as a thoracic surgeon and specializes in treating benign and malignant disorders of the lung and esophagus. He uses the most advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques, which improve surgical precision and quicken patient recovery.Dr. Lee leads the busiest thoracic surgery program in the New York City area, and is based at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Under his direction, the program has been recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as America's first Robotic Surgery Network of Excellence, a true testament to Dr. Lee's ongoing dedication to delivering innovative care.Dr. Lee's patients choose him not only for his results, but also for his accessibility and compassion. He understands the uncertainty that often comes with a health event or new diagnosis, as the majority of his patients are dealing with cancer. He takes the time to get to know every patient, ensuring the most individualized, compassionate care. He also offers same and next day appointments whenever possible.Collaboration is key to Dr. Lee's approach to treatment. He participates in weekly thoracic tumor boards, where specialists across many disciplines come together to discuss cases and decide on treatment plans uniquely tailored for each patient.Dr. Lee's expertise was honed at some of the finest educational institutions in the world, including Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Columbia University. Now at the top of his field, he's passionate about passing on his knowledge to other medical professionals. He's a Professor of Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He also mentors fellow surgeons at Northwell and beyond, training them in the latest robotic thoracic surgery techniques. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has given presentations at many national and international scientific meetings in the fields of cardiopulmonary physiology, molecular cell biology and thoracic oncology.Research is also important to Dr. Lee. He has been the principal investigator of several innovative biological research trials for the treatment of lung and esophageal cancer. He's especially interested in the use of health outcome and quality metrics research in improving the delivery of thoracic surgical services to the community.Dr. Lee is a member of various prestigious medical societies including the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Association for Thoracic Surgeons. He also served as the President of the Chinese American Medical Society from 2015 to 2017. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Felix G. Fernandez
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Felix Fernandez is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Fernandez has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Mark D. Widmann
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Carol G. Simon Cancer Center

    100 Madison Avenue, Suite 4101, 
    Morristown, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mark Widmann is chief of Thoracic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center and leads Atlantic Medical Group’s North Jersey Thoracic Surgical Associates. Board certified in thoracic surgery, Dr. Widmann offers expert subspecialty surgical care to patients with benign and malignant disorders of the lung, mediastinum, pleura, esophagus and chest wall. He has expertise in state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive techniques and has led the programs development of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and other endoscopic/laparoscopic approaches to treat conditions such as cancer, infection, pneumothorax and swallowing disorders.With a commitment to clinical excellence, Dr. Widmann leads the section of thoracic surgery at Morristown Medical Center and has been surgical director of the Lung Cancer Program at Atlantic Health’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center since 2000. Dr. Widmann graduated magna cum laude from Duke University and went on to pursue his medical degree at Yale University School of Medicine. His post-graduate training includes NIH sponsored research fellowships in Cardiovascular disease at Yale and the University of Iowa Hospitals. He performed his residency training in general surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT and cardiothoracic residency training at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, IA.Committed to resident education, Dr. Widmann serves as an assistant clinical professor of surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians and former president of the NJ Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Widmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Stephen C. Yang
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Stephen C. Yang is a professor of surgery and medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. In October 2008 he was named the first recipient of The Arthur B. and Patricia B. Modell Professor in Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Yang is an extreme supporter of medical students, being the only surgeon (amongst 20 chosen from the School of Medicine) for the medical student advisory Colleges system, and is the faculty sponsor for the Surgery Interest Group and the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association. Dr. Yang graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Chemistry and received his M.D. degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and finished his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia. He also completed a 3 year thoracic surgical oncology research fellowship at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. He currently serves on the Postgraduate Affairs, Medical School Admissions, Educational Policy, and Curriculum Reform Committees in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He served on numerous national and international committees for these organizations, and is the Taskforce Chair on the Looking to the Future Residency Scholarships for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons He is Editor of Practical Reviews in Chest Medicine and guest editor/ reviewer for numerous peer review journals. He is co-editor of the book Current Therapy in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, edited the esophageal surgical section in the 2nd edition of Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery with John Cameron, M.D., and series editor-in-chief of The Early Diagnosis of Cancer also editing the book volume of The Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer. In 2001, he and his lung transplant team were featured in the ABC series 24/7 and is currently also being followed in the sequel to that series focusing in on resident and medical student teaching. This series as well as other experiences are still shown on the Discovery Channel. The extensive work in preparing an esophageal cancer patient for surgery on the BBC and the Discovery Channel. Dr. Yang's laboratory research interests include using molecular techniques for lung cancer screening and for molecular staging of micrometastasis to predict recurrence following surgical resection. His clinical practice and research covers the breath of general thoracic surgery in pulmonary and esophageal surgery, video-assisted and robotics thoracic surgery, mediastinal and pleural work, lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema, and work in geriatric thoracic surgery. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    St Agnes Hospital

    3407 Wilkens Avenue, Suite 220, Suite 220, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gavin Henry is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Henry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology

    Princeton Medical Group Oncology And Hematology - Plainsboro Office

    3 Liberty Street, Plainsboro Village Center, 
    Plainsboro, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Sierocki is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Plainsboro, New Jersey. Dr. Sierocki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Sierocki is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    181 South Buena Vista Street, Floor 4, 
    Burbank, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erwin Grussie is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Burbank, California. Dr. Grussie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Ovarian Cancer, and Virilizing Ovarian Tumor. Dr. Grussie is currently accepting new patients.

    Seema Narayan
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Oncology | Hematology

    Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Medical Oncology Clinic

    13041 North Del Webb Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Sun City, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with family, fine arts, philosophy, community service, meditation and reading. Dr. Narayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Seth D. Force
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Emory Heart & Vascular Center At Clifton Campus

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Force is a Thoracic Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Force has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Jonathan Kraut
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Novant Health Cancer Institute - Elizabeth (Thoracic)

    125 Queens Rd, Ste 430, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Kraut is a Thoracic Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kraut has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome?

    PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome refers to a spectrum of conditions that are characterized by multiple hamartomas. These conditions include: Cowden syndrome - associated with a high risk for benign and malignant (cancerous) tumors of the thyroid, breast, and uterus. Affected people may also have macrocephaly and characteristic skin abnormalities. Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome - characterized by macrocephaly (large head size), hamartomas of the intestines (called hamartomatous intestinal polyps), and dark freckles on the penis. Proteus syndrome - characterized by overgrowth of the bones, skin, and other tissues. Proteus-like syndrome - people with many of the signs and symptoms associated with Proteus syndrome, but who do not meet the diagnostic criteria. PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome is caused by changes in the PTEN gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

    When should I see a PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome doctors near me?

    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 PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome doctors near me?

    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 PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome 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 PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome doctor near me?

    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 PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome 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 PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome 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 PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome 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 PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome 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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