The 20 Best Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Doctors Near Me in Glen Cove, NY

Find the Top Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 240 doctor with experience in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) near Glen Cove, NY. Of these, 206 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

Location
LocationClose
240 providers found
    Louis R. Kavoussi
    Elite in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Elite in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Smith Institute For Urology At Lake Success

    450 Lakeville Road, Suite M42, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Kavoussi, MD, MBA, Director of teleintervention at Northwell. He is a world-renowned urologic surgeon who brings more than 30 years of specialized expertise in minimally invasive urological surgery. His area of focus includes treating a wide range of urologic diseases, including kidney obstructions, renal stones and urologic cancer. At the forefront of innovation, Dr. Kavoussi pioneered several new surgical techniques, including the first minimally invasive approaches to kidney surgery for kidney cancer and kidney donation. He was also part of the team that performed the first laparoscopic prostate removal for cancer. In 1999, Dr. Kavoussi received a Smithsonian Computerworld Permanent Collection award for his work in developing telerounding, the starting point of telehealth medicine-to facilitate physician communication with hospitalized patients. Before joining Northwell in 2005 as chair of urology, Dr. Kavoussi completed his medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He obtained his urologic training at Washington University of St. Louis and, directly following residency, was named chief of urology at the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis. In 1991, he was appointed assistant professor at Harvard School of Medicine and director of endourology at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. In 1993, he joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was vice chairman of urology and named a Patrick C. Walsh Distinguished Professor. Dr. Kavoussi values a team approach to care, and often collaborates with other specialists to create personalized and comprehensive treatment plans. His patients appreciate his easygoing personality and thoughtfulness. As the Waldbaum-Gardner Distinguished Professor of Urology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Kavoussi is passionate about training the next generation of surgeons. He has presented his work and given live surgical demonstrations at conferences around the world and has more than 500 academic publications. Dr. Kavoussi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Samir S. Taneja
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Smith Institute For Urology At Lake Success

    450 Lakeville Road, Suite M42, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    As Senior Vice President of the Urology Service Line, Chair of theSmith Institute for Urology, and Chair of Urology at the Zucker Schoolof Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Samir Taneja, MD will establish hisclinical practice at Lenox Hill Hospital and Long Island Jewish MedicalCenter focused on the surgical management of prostate cancerand renal tumors. He is an expert in urologic oncology, renowned fortransforming the field of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatmentby improving methods of prostate imaging, cancer detection, anddisease localization. Having performed thousands of robotic, ablative,laparoscopic and open surgical procedures, his specific clinical focushas been in improving prostate cancer patient outcomes throughpioneering techniques for focal ablative therapy, refining surgicaltechniques for robotic prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy,devising accelerated recovery pathways for robotic prostatectomy/partial nephrectomy, and providing muti-modal surgical approachesfor patients with high risk and recurrent prostate cancer. As leader ofthe department, he will strive to ensure individualized care of urologicdisease through state-of-the-art surgical approaches and multi-disciplinary care.Prior to joining Northwell, Dr Taneja was a faculty member of NYUGrossman School of Medicine for 29-years as a tenured professorof urology, radiology, and biomedical engineering. Most recently heserved as Director of the Division of Urologic Oncology and ViceChair in the Department of Urology at NYU Langone Health, as well asGenitourinary Program Leader in the Perlmutter Cancer Center.Dr. Taneja has conducted extensive clinical research on the use ofimaging in prostate cancer and is considered a pioneer in the use ofMRI to diagnose and localize prostate cancer and the emerging field ofprostate cancer focal therapy. He has authored more than 250 articles,30 book chapters, and six textbooks and monographs on urologiccancer and surgery. He is the editor of Taneja's Complications ofUrologic Surgery: Prevention and Diagnosis, one of the most widely readtextbooks in American Urology. Dr. Taneja is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Joph Steckel
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Smith Institute For Urology At Lake Success

    450 Lakeville Road, Suite M42, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Yiddish

    Joph Steckel is a Urologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Steckel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Michael Gorin
    Elite in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Elite in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Mount Sinai Doctors Laboratory

    5 Cuba Hill Rd, 
    Greenlawn, NY 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Gorin is a Urologist in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Gorin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Renal Oncocytoma, Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Conor M. Parks
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Hospital Medicine
    101 St. Andrews Lane, 
    Glen Cove, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Conor Parks is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Glen Cove, New York. Dr. Parks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Mykola R. Alyskewycz
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    10 Medical Plaza, Suite 206, 
    Glen Cove, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mykola Alyskewycz is a Urologist in Glen Cove, New York. Dr. Alyskewycz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    450 Lakeville Road, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Taiwanese
    Offers Telehealth

    Kai Tsao, MD, MS, is the system chief of solid tumor oncology, medical director of the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center, and medical director of the medical oncology prostate cancer program at the Northwell Cancer Institute. He specializes in cancers of the genitourinary organs and has more than a decade of clinical experience. His research focuses on the development of biomarkers and novel therapies for patients with genitourinary cancers.Dr. Tsao was inspired to become an oncologist after witnessing many close family and friends suffering from cancer. He completed medical school training at SUNY Downstate, an internal medicine residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital. He earned a master's degree in healthcare delivery leadership at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed Lean Six Sigma training at Johns Hopkins.Prior to joining Northwell, Dr. Tsao served as medical director of the Ruttenberg Treatment Center, medical director of the medical oncology prostate cancer program, and physician leader for internal oncology collaborations at the Mount Sinai Hospital, Tisch Cancer Institute. In these roles, Dr. Tsao and his team built a cancer center that is patient centered, quality driven, scientifically innovative, and provided multi-disciplinary care to patients with cancer.For me, patient care much more than the cancer diagnosis and treatment. It is essential to address the many needs of our cancer patients: emotional well-being, social support, nutrition, physical activity, financial challenges and more. We aim to provide the best support for our patients, one at a time.Dr. Tsao is an accomplished physician-scientist who has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed publications in the field of genitourinary oncology. He serves as associate editor of Genitourinary Oncology, Frontiers in Oncology. His leadership in carrying out complex clinical trials in targeted therapies and immunotherapies positions his patients at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer research and patient-centered care.What I most enjoy every day is seeing patients under our care, despite the devastation of their cancer diagnosis, beating their cancer and living a life that was not considered a possibility years ago. Our mission at Northwell Cancer Institute is to make this a reality for every single patient. Dr. Tsao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Orchiectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Glen Cove Hospital

    101 Saint Andrews Ln, 
    Glen Cove, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Trevor Morrison is a Radiologist in Glen Cove, New York. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    St. Francis Hospital And Heart Center

    100 Port Washington Blvd, 
    Roslyn, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Sherman is a Radiologist in Roslyn, New York. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Simon J. Hall
    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Oncology | Urology
    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Oncology | Urology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Smith Institute For Urology At Lake Success

    450 Lakeville Road, Suite M42, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Simon J Hall MD is a board certified urologist with Fellowship training in Urologic Oncology. His clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of Prostate, Bladder and Kidney cancers. He is especially interested in Active Surveillance of men with prostate cancer and men and women with incidentally found small renal masses and the creation of continent urinary reconstructions for patients who need to undergo cystectomy for Bladder cancer. Furthermore, Dr. Hall has a keen interest in treating patients with recurrent prostate cancer following definitive therapy. He believes that objective & balanced communication with the patient and family is the key to decision making and individualized care. Over the years Dr. Hall has been named as Best Doctor, both nationally and regionally, by organizations such as Castle Connolly, SuperDoctors and New York Magazine. Dr. Hall s research has focused of new therapies for prostate and bladder cancer; he has participated in numerous clinical trials, some of which generated data resulting in FDA approval of Sipleucel-T (Provenge) and enzulutamide (Xtandi). He oversees a laboratory investigating novel approaches to negating the Androgen Receptor, an important key driver of castration resistant prostate cancer. Decision making and improved methods of clinical care for patients with bladder and prostate cancer are important aspects of his research interests in collaboration with Dr. Michael Diefenbach, a behavioral scientist in the Departments of Urology & Medicine at NS-LIJ. He has authored or co-authored nearly 70 peer reviewed articles in Journals such as Journal of Urology, Urology, British Journal of Urology, Clinical Cancer Research and Science. Dr. Hall received his MD from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University. He then completed two years of Surgery training at the Mount Sinai Medical Center followed by a four year residency in Urology at Boston University School of Medicine. This was followed by a 2 year fellowship in Urologic Oncology in the Scott Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine. Prior to joining the Smith Institute for Urology, he served on the faculty of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for 18 years, holding various positions including Kyung Hyun Kim MD Chair of Urology and the Director of the Deane Prostate Health & Research Center. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Xinhua Zhu
    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    "Xinhua Zhu, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Monter Cancer Center, where he specializes in treating genitourinary cancer, including cancer of the prostate, kidney, bladder and testicles. He focuses on compassionate, evidence-based care, rooted in his research background.""My research helps me think outside the box when creating treatment plans,"" says Dr. Zhu, ""and enables me to explain to patients the mechanisms behind the treatments I'm using."" His research interests include finding new treatment targets for generating hormone resistance in prostate cancer and metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, exploring biomarkers in bladder cancer to guide decisions about chemotherapy, exploring the mechanisms for kidney cancer metastasis, and investigating the effectiveness of immunotherapy for genitourinary cancers.Dr. Zhu earned his medical degree at Suzhou Medical College and practiced internal medicine in China. He obtained his PhD in cancer study at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, then moved to the United States for postdoctoral research training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, an internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He attended NYU School of Medicine for fellowship training in hematology and medical oncology.In 2013, he joined Northwell Health, where he regularly meets with a multidisciplinary group of pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, geneticists and the Molecular Tumor Board to create treatment plans.As an associate professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, he twice received the Medical Oncology/Hematology Fellowship Program Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Zhu is also a phase 1 cancer research program director at Monter Cancer Center. He is assistant investigator at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, and a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association of Cancer Research, and the Principal Investigator for the Northwell Health NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP)For Dr. Zhu, being able to pursue both scientific investigation and patient care is the best part of his work. ""I can take research from the bench to the bedside, providing people with the best possible treatments,"" he says.". Dr. Zhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Clear Cell Sarcoma.

    Craig E. Warshall
    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    270-5 76th Avenue, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Warshall is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Warshall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Benjamin A. Gartrell
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin A. Gartrell, MD, is Director, Genitourinary Malignancy Program at Montefiore and an Assistant Professor of Oncology and Urology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Since joining the Montefiore team in 2012, his expertise has been in treating genitourinary malignancies including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, renal cell cancer, and testicular cancer. He is also very active in translating science findings in collaboration with research colleagues at Einstein. In 2000, Dr. Gartrell received his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at the College of Wooster in Ohio. Following this, he attended the Northwestern University?s Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago, Illinois, where he received his Doctor of Medicine in 2005. His postgraduate training began in 2005 with an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, which he completed in 2008. He then completed a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 2012 and became Chief Fellow from 2010-2011. With a vast range of research interests, Dr. Gartrell focuses on translational research evaluating the significance of a novel immune checkpoint molecule in bladder cancer, evaluating the role of the autonomic nervous system in?prostate cancer, toxicities associated with anticancer therapies, and the impact of bone metastasis on patients with prostate cancer. His work has been published in a number of peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Urologic Oncology, and European Urology. Dr. Gartrell also participates in community outreach to promote Prostate Cancer Awareness. Dr. Gartrell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Clear Cell Sarcoma, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Reza Ghavamian
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Oncology | Urology
    Distinguished in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Oncology | Urology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Huntington

    284 Pulaski Road, 2nd Floor, 
    Greenlawn, NY 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish

    Reza Ghavamian is an Oncologist and a Urologist in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Ghavamian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    535 Plandome Road, Frnt 3, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Goldberg is a Urologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Advanced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    300 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Tsai is a Radiologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

    Robert N. Perelman
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    300 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Perelman is a Radiologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Perelman has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Retroversion of the Uterus, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Brian J. Burke
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    300 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Burke is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Burke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Thyroidectomy.

    Leon Bacchus
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
    300 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leon Bacchus is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Bacchus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Collapsed Lung, and Chronic Cough.

    Stuart L. Cohen
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
    Experienced in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Thoracic Surgery | Radiology
    300 Community Drive, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stuart Cohen is a Radiologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Cohen has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Showing 1-20 of 240

    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)?

    Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer (90%) and originates in the lining of the renal tubules (small tubes in the kidney) that filter and clean the blood, remove waste products, and produce urine. Renal cell carcinoma occurs more often in men, people who smoke, or who have other kidney disorders, as well as individuals with a family history of kidney cancer or inherited disorders that increase the risk of renal cell carcinoma (see Causes below). Renal cell carcinoma is categorized by the following stages: Stage I – Tumor is in kidney, has not spread (metastasized), and is 7 centimeters or less. Stage II – Tumor is in kidney, has not spread, and is larger than 7 centimeters. Stage III –  The kidney cancer is any size and has spread to near lymph nodes (metastasis); or the cancer has spread to blood vessels in the kidney or nearby blood vessels (renal vein or vena cava), to the parts of the kidney that collect urine, or to the layer of fat surrounding the kidney and may have spread to nearby lymph nodes. Stage IV – The cancer has spread outside the fat surrounding the kidney, and may have spread to the adrenal gland on top of the kidney or nearby lymph nodes; or the cancer has spread to other areas of the body, such as the adrenal glands, distant lymph nodes, liver, lungs, brain, or bone. The stage of renal cell carcinoma determines its treatment and outcome (prognosis).

    When should I see a Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor near Glen Cove, NY?

    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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor near Glen Cove, NY?

    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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctors near Glen Cove, NY?

    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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctors near Glen Cove, NY?

    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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor near Glen Cove, NY?

    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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor near Glen Cove, NY?

    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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctors near Glen Cove, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) 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 

    Read more about our Content Policy