The 20 Best Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in Jamaica Plain, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 364 doctor with experience in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma near Jamaica Plain, MA. Of these, 242 are Experienced, 62 are Advanced and 60 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Steven J. Mentzer is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. He is a professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Mentzer received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and received his general surgical residency training at the Brigham. He completed a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto. Dr. Mentzer also completed a research fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute where he investigated the molecular mechanisms involved in the regulation of T lymphocyte function. He is board certified in surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and surgical critical care.Dr. Mentzer’s clinical interests include diseases of the lungs and thoracic cancers, minimally invasive surgery of the lungs and esophagus, and minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer. Principal investigator for The Mentzer Lab, Dr. Mentzer is currently studying the adaptive processes involved in blood vessel growth (angiogenesis) and lung regeneration. Dr. Mentzer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mentzer is board certified in Surgery, General, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jon Wee is the Esophageal Surgery Section Chief, Director of Robotics in Thoracic Surgery, and co-Director of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is also an Associate Program Director for Thoracic Surgery and is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Wee received his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine and completed his surgical training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He then went on to complete his cardiothoracic surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery.Dr. Wee’s clinical interest is in minimally invasive approaches to thoracic diseases. These include minimally invasive and robotic esophagectomy, lobectomy, thymectomy and mediastinal resection for thoracic malignancies.  In addition, he treats benign esophageal disease such as gastro-esophageal reflux disease, giant paraesophageal hernias, diverticulum, etc. He performs POEM procedures for achalasia as well as sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis and endoluminal therapies such as PDT, laser, and stents for palliation. His research interest is in the use of minimally invasive techniques to decrease pain, improve recovery, and improve ultimate outcomes. Dr. Wee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Wee is board certified in Surgery, General and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Mcnamee is board certified in Surgery, General.

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    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Wain joined the Brigham in February 2023 as a Surgeon, and Associate Chief of Quality and Safety, both for the Thoracic Surgery Department. Before joining the Brigham, Dr. Wain was the chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery and the vice chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center He’s a member of various societies, including the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Wain received his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency training in surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. After a surgical research fellowship at the City of Hope National Medical Center, he completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Toronto General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Wain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wain is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Daniel C. Daniel Wiener is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. After graduating with honors from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, he completed his surgical training at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. With additional training as research fellow in tumor immunology at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, he then pursued his interest in thoracic surgery as a resident at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Wiener is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Wiener is board certified in Surgery, General and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Intensive Care Medicine | Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Intensive Care Medicine | Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hisashi Tsukada is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  He is also an assistant professor in surgery at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree and a PhD in medicine from St. Marianna University School of Medicine (Kawasaki, Japan). He then completed a residency in surgery at Mitsui Memorial Hospital (Tokyo). His fellowships include thoracic surgery at St. Marianna University Hospital, thoracic surgery research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and interventional pulmonology at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center.   Dr. Tsukada specializes in Interventional Pulmonology and his clinical interests concentrate on aligning his research investigations to disease processes he has observed in patients as a practicing thoracic surgeon for more than ten years in Japan. Dr. Tsukada started his service at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in October 2014. He has expanded the Interventional Pulmonology procedures up to 1,000 cases per year in 2023. Dr. Tsukada is research focuses on developing an artificial trachea for in vivo implantation and airway tissue regeneration. He has authored 30 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Tsukada is fluent in Japanese. Dr. Tsukada is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Mesothelioma, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tsukada is board certified in Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Department Of Radiation Oncology

    75 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Raymond Mak is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and Director of Clinical Innovation, Thoracic Radiation Oncology Disease Site Leader, and Director of Patient Safety/Quality in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dr. Mak received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School, trained at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Residency Program, and is board certified in Radiation Oncology.Dr. Mak has over 10 years of experience in radiation treatment of thoracic malignancies including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and thymomas, and in the clinical application of advanced radiation therapy techniques including stereotactic body radiation therapy.  He has applied stereotactic body radiation therapy for novel indications including the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. He led the implementation of MR-guided radiation therapy and adaptive radiation therapy program at BWH/DFCI in 2019 and has expertise in these innovative new treatment approaches. His research interests focus on developing genomic and imaging biomarkers to predict radiation therapy response and toxicity for lung cancer patients, and applying artificial intelligence techniques to automate radiation therapy planning and improve patient care. He has expertise in developing new methods to reduce the risk of cardiac and pulmonary toxicity for patients receiving radiation therapy. Dr. Mak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. Dr. Mak is board certified in Radiation Oncology.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Department Of Radiation Oncology

    75 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kozono is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kozono is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. Dr. Kozono is board certified in Radiation Oncology.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Internal Medicine | Oncology
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Internal Medicine | Oncology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepa Rangachari is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rangachari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Thymectomy. Dr. Rangachari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Internal Medicine | Oncology
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Internal Medicine | Oncology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Costa is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Costa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Costa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Kent is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kent is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kent is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Mihir Parikh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Parikh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchomalacia, Pleural Effusion, Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parikh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sidharta Gangadharan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gangadharan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchomalacia, Acquired Tracheomalacia, Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gangadharan is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Lowe Center For Thoracic Oncology

    450 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rabin is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rabin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Rabin is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hematology.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Lowe Center For Thoracic Oncology

    450 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Sands is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sands is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Sands is board certified in Medical Oncology.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Lowe Center For Thoracic Oncology

    450 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Lathan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lathan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. Dr. Lathan is board certified in Medical Oncology.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Oncology

    Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center

    860 Washington St Bldg 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lori Pai is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Temel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Temel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Temel is board certified in Medical Oncology.

    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery

    The General Hospital Corporation

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lanuti is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lanuti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Lanuti is board certified in Surgery, General and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

    Advanced in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
    Thoracic Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Lung Center

    15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Matthew Rochefort is a thoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Milford Regional Medical Center, within the Division of Thoracic Surgery. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Rochefort received his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM) in Miami, FL, and completed a residency in General Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Los Angeles, CA. He went on to complete a residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Rochefort’s clinical practice focuses on general thoracic oncology and the management and treatment of benign and malignant esophageal disease. He has a research interest in thoracic surgery clinical outcomes and quality assurance, as well as an education interest in improving surgical education, to find innovative techniques to foster clinical independence in a structured, reliable, and reproducible manner. Dr. Rochefort is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rochefort is board certified in Surgery, General and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.

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    When should I see a Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctor near Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctor near Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctors near Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctors near Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctor near Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctor near Jamaica Plain, MA?

    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 Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctors near Jamaica Plain, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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