The 20 Best Stomach Cancer Doctors Near Me in Hicksville, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 168 doctor with experience in Stomach Cancer near Hicksville, NY. Of these, 140 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medical Oncology At Woodbury

    40 Crossways Park Drive, Suite 103, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Sun is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medical Oncology At Woodbury

    40 Crossways Park Drive, Suite 103, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Kappel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kappel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Dr. Kappel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medical Oncology At Woodbury

    40 Crossways Park Drive, Suite 103, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese

    Hon Chan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

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    Distinguished in Stomach Cancer
    Distinguished in Stomach Cancer

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau

    1101 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Uniondale, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Sugarman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Sugarman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Sugarman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Stomach Cancer
    Distinguished in Stomach Cancer

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau

    1101 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Uniondale, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zoe Goldberg is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Goldberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    121 Eileen Way, 
    Syosset, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    Faisal Sheikh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Syosset, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Nassau University Medical Center

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salman Shah is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    185 Central Avenue, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Mckinley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Mckinley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophageal Cancer, Neuroma Biliary Tract, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    2200 Northern Boulevard, Suite 212, 
    Greenvale, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Neeraj Kaushik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Kaushik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

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

    As Director of Quality and Patient Safety for Medical Oncology at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Tony Philip is committed to improving clinical outcomes. Board Certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Philip s clinical practice is solely dedicated to the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal cancers and sarcomas (cancers of the soft tissue and bone). He maintains an active medical practice focusing on compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. He participates in research focused on improving the care of patients with these diseases. Currently an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Philip completed his Hematology/Oncology fellowship at North Shore-LIJ and his internal medicine residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Philip earned his MD at University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Connective Tissue Oncology Society, and American College of Physicians. Dr. Philip completed the Northwell Physician Leadership Development Program and the American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Program. Dr. Philip is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Philip is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

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

    Vincent Vinciguerra, MD, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Vinciguerra specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers and breast cancer. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Vinciguerra focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care. He also has devoted his career to Cancer Control and Prevention programs. He is the principal investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) supported National Community Oncology Research Program which offers clinical trials and innovative therapies for cancer patients. Dr. Vinciguerra has published over 100 journal articles on cancer drug trials and treatments related to his national and international collaborations. Dr. Vinciguerra earned his medical degree and trained in internal medicine at the Georgetown University Medical Center. He completed training in Hematology/Oncology at New York Hospital. Dr. Vinciguerra is an active member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Vinciguerra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Vinciguerra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology At Lake Success

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance D, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Sepideh Gholami is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Gholami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Gholami is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Complex General Oncology.

    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology At Lake Success

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance D, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Charles Carmine Conte, MD, is a surgical oncologist with over three decades of experience. He specializes in every type of cancer, including breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers and melanoma. Joining Northwell in 2004, Dr. Conte sees patients at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology at Lake Success, part of Monter Cancer Center.""Cancer doesn't follow any rules-every case is unique and complex,"" says Dr. Conte. ""That's why we take a comprehensive approach for each patient. We have surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists, as well as access to many diagnostic tools and clinical trials, all at this one center."" He is also affiliated with many Northwell hospitals for his patients' convenience.Dr. Conte trained at institutions across the Northeast, attending medical school at Dartmouth and completing a residency at Hartford Hospital and a fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He is an associate professor of surgery at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and teaches surgical oncology residents at Northwell. ""I really enjoy teaching because students and residents are always questioning things,"" he says. ""Explaining my decisions to them helps keep me sharp as a doctor.""When it comes to his patients, Dr. Conte is passionate about delivering personalized care. ""I love the challenge of putting the best plan together for each individual person,"" he says. ""Seeing the positive impact it has on their lives is very rewarding.""". Dr. Conte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Conte is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Advanced in Stomach Cancer

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Levy DO, is Medical Director of Hepatobiliary Malignancies and the Hepatic Artery Pump Infusion Program, based at the Monter Cancer Center. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology, she is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Levy s scope of clinical practice includes liver, bile duct, esophageal, gastric, colon, rectal, and anal malignancies. She focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, and evidence based multidisciplinary care. Dr. Levy earned her medical degree at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She trained in Internal Medicine at the Christiana Care Health System and completed her fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. An active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, she is fluent in Russian. Dr. Levy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Levy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Advanced in Stomach Cancer

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

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

    Craig Devoe, MD, MHCM, is Chief of the Don Monti Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Medical Oncology, Dr. Devoe specializes in gastrointestinal malignancies (colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer), and cutaneous malignancies (malignant melanoma) at the Monter Cancer Center where he maintains an active practice focused on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. In addition, Dr. Devoe is a research investigator through the Northwell Health Cancer Institute s NCORP (NCI Community Oncology Research Program) grant and industry-sponsored trials. He works closely with the Cancer Institute s clinical trials office in terms of medical oversight of processes and operations, having completed a training program in clinical research design through the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Devoe has served as a member of the Alliance Audit Committee performing oversight at other nationally based cancer programs. After earning his medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook School of Medicine, Dr. Devoe trained in internal medicine at NYU Langone Long Island and completed his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at SUNY Stony Brook. Dr. Devoe furthered his leadership and managerial skills by earning a master s in Health Care Management degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Devoe is an active member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Devoe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Devoe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Advanced in Stomach Cancer

    Northwell Health Cancer Institute At Huntington

    270 Pulaski Road, Suite D, 
    Greenlawn, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a board certified medical oncologist treating all solid tumor malignancies,with special expertise in gastrointestinal malignancies, gynecological malignancies and head and neck cancer. I am the Director of GI Malignancies for the Eastern Region at Northwell Health Cancer Institute, and Chief of Hematology Oncology at Huntington Hospital. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and radiologists to bring the best possible care to patients who wish to be treated close to home on Long Island. I am also an attending physician of the Don Monti Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology at North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Southside Hospital. Prior to joining Northwell Health, I was an attending physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I completed my Internal Medicine residency training at Maimonides Medical Center and my fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Vermont. In addition to my work as a clinician, I have a strong interest in clinical research. I immensely enjoy teaching and have mentored many young physicians during their training. I am proud to be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, providing state- of-the-art comprehensive care to all of our patients on Long Island. Dr. Siebel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Lynch Syndrome. Dr. Siebel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    General Surgery
    2200 Northern Boulevard, Suite 125, 
    Greenvale, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian

    Eugene Rubach is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Rubach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rubach is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    General Surgery
    1615 Northern Boulevard, Suite 302, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish

    Louis Auguste is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Auguste is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Auguste is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Stomach Cancer
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 309, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    President - New York Surgical SocietyPast President - New York society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Sher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Sher is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Stomach Cancer
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite E130, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Bansal is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bansal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Stomach Cancer?

    Stomach cancer occurs when the mucous cells lining the stomach develop abnormalities and become cancerous. The most common type of stomach cancer is adenocarcinoma, which accounts for 90% of all stomach cancer cases. Other rare types of stomach cancer occur in different areas of the stomach and include gastric lymphomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), and carcinoid tumors.  Gastric lymphomas are cancers of the stomach’s immune system tissue. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) can be either non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous and form in a special type of stomach wall cells called the interstitial cells of Cajal, which is a type of muscle tissue. Carcinoid tumors originate in the endocrine and nervous systems and are slow-growing. Stomach cancer is rare before age 50, mostly occurs in individuals over the age of 60, and is common in Japan. While high rates of stomach cancer still occur globally, the overall rates have significantly decreased over the past twenty years.  Stomach cancer is categorized based on the following stages: Stage 0 – Carcinoma in Situ is where cell abnormalities occur in the lining of the stomach (mucosa) which may become cancerous and spread (metastasis). Stage 1 (IA and IB) – Cancer has developed in the lining of the stomach (mucosa) and may have spread to the next layer of the stomach (submucosa); Cancer has developed in the lining of the stomach (mucosa) and may have spread to the next layer of the stomach (submucosa) and 1 or 2 near lymph nodes or the stomach muscle layer. Stage II (IIA and IIB) – Cancer may have spread to next lining of stomach (submucosa) and 3- to-6 near lymph nodes; or spread to stomach muscle layer and 1 or 2 near lymph nodes; or has spread to layer of stomach connective tissue. Cancer may have spread to outer lining of stomach (submucosa) and 7-to-15 near lymph nodes; or has spread to stomach muscle layer and 3-to-6 lymph nodes; or has spread to layer of stomach connective tissue and 1 or 2 near lymph nodes; or has spread to the outer wall of the stomach (serosa). Stage III (IIIA, IIIB, and IIIC) – Cancer has spread to stomach muscle and 7-to-15 near lymph nodes; or spread to layer of stomach connective tissue (subserosa) and 3-to-6 near lymph nodes; or spread to layer of stomach connective tissue (subserosa) and 1-to-6 near lymph nodes; or spread to near organs, such as abdominal wall, adrenal gland, back of abdomen, colon, diaphragm, kidney, liver, small intestine, or pancreas. Cancer has spread to next layer of stomach (submucosa) or stomach muscle layer and 16 or more near lymph nodes; or spread to layer of stomach connective tissue (subserosa) or the stomach wall (serosa) and 7-to-15 near lymph nodes; or has spread to near organs, such as abdominal wall, adrenal gland, back of abdomen, colon, diaphragm, kidney, liver, small intestine, or pancreas and 1-to-6 near lymph nodes. Cancer has spread to layer of stomach connective tissue (subserosa) or stomach wall (serosa) and 16 or more near lymph nodes; or has spread to near organs, such as abdominal wall, adrenal gland, back of abdomen, colon, diaphragm, kidney, liver, small intestine, or pancreas and 7 or more near lymph nodes. Stage IV – Cancer has spread to other parts of the body (distant metastasis), such as distant lymph nodes, the liver, lungs, or peritoneum (lining of abdomen). While stomach cancer generally progresses slowly, the stage of stomach cancer determines its treatment and outcome (prognosis).

    When should I see a Stomach Cancer doctor near Hicksville, 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 Stomach Cancer doctor near Hicksville, 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 Stomach Cancer doctors near Hicksville, 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 Stomach Cancer doctors near Hicksville, 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 Stomach Cancer doctor near Hicksville, 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 Stomach Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Stomach Cancer doctor?

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

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Stomach Cancer doctor near Hicksville, 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 Stomach Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

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

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Stomach Cancer doctor may know about?

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

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

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Stomach Cancer doctors near Hicksville, NY?

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

    Can I filter my search to find a Stomach Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

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

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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