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    MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Stomach Cancer near Danville, PA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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      Heath B. Mackley
      Advanced in Stomach Cancer
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Stomach Cancer
      Radiation Oncology

      Geisinger Clinic

      100 N Academy Ave, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Heath Mackley, MD, is a radiation oncologist. Dr. Mackley provides compassionate cancer care for children and adults, helping them manage their symptoms and understand their treatment options. Patients in his care receive radiation therapy.|Dr. Mackley is the chair for radiation oncology for Geisinger. He specializes in treating a variety of conditions, including sarcomas, lymphomas, pediatric cancers, breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, kidney or bladder cancer and gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.|Dr. Mackley has a clinical interest in stereotactic radiosurgery.|Board-certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Mackley earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.|A husband and father of four, Dr. Mackley is active in the Boy Scouts of America and his local church. As a resident of central Pennsylvania, he is committed to serving his community by giving the best care he possibly can.|In 2007, Dr. Mackley received the Radiological Society of North America’s Resident/Fellow Research Award to recognize his superior research efforts as a resident.|He has published several papers and participated in many research projects. He is an advisory board member for the journal Applied Radiation Oncology and has served as a reviewer for 10 other journals.|Dr. Mackley is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association and American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is vice chair and a trustee of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and has served as president of the Dauphin County Medical Society. Dr. Mackley is an investigator in the cancer therapy evaluation group of the National Cancer Institute and the Children’s Oncology Group. He is a fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology and a member of Penn State College of Medicine’s mentoring academy.|In his free time, Dr. Mackley enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and camping. When he’s not outside, he can be found rooting for the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Football Team and the Penn State Nittany Lions.|Video: more from Dr. Heath Mackley, M.D. Dr. Mackley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Anal Cancer.

      Joseph A. Blansfield
      Advanced in Stomach Cancer
      Surgical Oncology
      Advanced in Stomach Cancer
      Surgical Oncology

      Geisinger Medical Center - General Surgery

      100 North Academy Avenue, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Blansfield is a board-certified, fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in surgical oncology. His clinical interests include pancreatic surgery, melanoma, endocrine surgery, esophageal cancer and minimally invasive surgery. His research interests include pancreatic cancer, melanoma and outcomes research. Dr. Blansfield earned his medical degree from Georgetown University. He completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Institutes of Health Center for Cancer Research. Dr. Blansfield is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Blansfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

      Nadia N. Ramdin
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer

      Geisinger Medical Center - Hematology And Oncology

      100 North Academy Avenue, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Ramdin is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in medical oncology and hematology. She attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at Roger Williams Medical Center, and completed her fellowship in hematology/oncology at Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Ramdin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramdin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

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      David L. Diehl
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Gastroenterology

      Geisinger Medical Center - Gastroenterology

      100 North Academy Avenue, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Diehl is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and innovative advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Diehl obtained his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his fellowships in gastroenterology at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center and the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center. Dr. Diehl is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In his free time, Dr. Diehl enjoys spending time with his family and exercising, particularly swimming. He also has an appreciation for old cars. Dr. Diehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gallbladder Disease, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Harshit S. Khara
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Bariatric Medicine | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Bariatric Medicine | Gastroenterology

      Geisinger Medical Center - Gastroenterology

      100 North Academy Avenue, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Harshit S. Khara, MD, is an Interventional Gastroenterologist based at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.|Dr. Khara is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of Endoscopy; System Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Director of Endoscopic and Translational Research; Director of the Clinical Use Evaluation Committee; and System Director of Quality & Innovation. He is also the Research Director and Core faculty for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, as well as the Program Director for the Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship Program at the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger, participating in the training and mentoring of advanced endoscopy and general gastroenterology fellows. Dr. Khara is also the Director of the National Pancreas Foundation Center at Geisinger.|He is involved in multi-center clinical research and quality improvement projects. Dr. Khara's clinical and research interests are in the field of interventional endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, Barrett’s esophagus, third space endoscopy, endoscopic treatments for GERD, interventional EndoHepatology, and bariatric interventional endoscopy.|Dr. Khara earned his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital in India then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine-Saint Peter's University Hospital. He completed a Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Yale University School of Medicine-Norwalk Hospital and a Fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Khara is certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

      Rajiv P. Panikkar
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology Oncology
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Oncology | Hematology Oncology

      Geisinger Medical Center - Hematology And Oncology

      100 North Academy Avenue, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajiv Panikkar, MD, is the chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute.|Dr. Panikkar was raised in Bloomsburg, Pa. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital, where he served as chief medical resident. His hematology/oncology fellowship was at Temple University Hospital/Fox Chase Cancer Center. He is board certified in hematology and oncology, and he practices as a medical oncologist.|Dr. Panikkar came to Geisinger in 2008 as a medical oncologist at Geisinger Medical Center. As chair of the Geisinger Cancer Institute, he currently leads 11 hematology/oncology, 6 radiation oncology and 4 palliative medicine sites across Pennsylvania. He is the principal investigator for Geisinger’s National Cancer Institute Community Research Program, a collaborative network designed to conduct oncology clinical trials and generate new knowledge through cancer care delivery research.|“The Geisinger Cancer Institute has an amazing opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-focused care close to home. We are expanding clinical trial opportunities and providing new medications and new technology to our communities. Our commitment to a team approach allows us to bring highly trained physicians together who are focused on the patient. Working at Geisinger is special — it has given me the opportunity to care for families I grew up with. I am excited about the growth of comprehensive services for the patients in our region."". Dr. Panikkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Arterial Embolism, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

      Bradley D. Confer
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Gastroenterology

      GMC Gastroenterology/Nutrition

      100 North Academy Avenue, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Confer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Dr. Confer attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency, a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology, and a fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Confer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Confer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Matthew A. Facktor
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Thoracic Surgery

      Geisinger Medical Center - Thoracic Surgery

      100 North Academy Avenue, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew A. Facktor, MD, FACS, is a general thoracic surgeon and system chair of Thoracic Surgery for the Geisinger Heart Institute. Dr. Facktor obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and his medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. He completed his general surgery residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago and his thoracic surgery fellowship at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Facktor is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and maintains memberships in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, the General Thoracic Surgical Club, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Facktor’s clinical interests include lung cancer, lung cancer screening, lung nodules, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors and pleural disease. A large portion of his practice focuses upon robotic (minimally invasive) thoracic surgery, and his research interests center around the optimization of high-quality cancer care delivery. Dr. Facktor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Amitpal S. Johal
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Gastroenterology

      GMC Gastroenterology/Nutrition

      100 North Academy Avenue, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amitpal Singh Johal, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist, also known as a GI doctor. He has a special interest in endoscopic ultrasound, a minimally invasive procedure used to evaluate and diagnose digestive diseases.|Dr. Johal earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Johal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Johal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Ashok B. Bhanushali
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Geisinger Medical Center - Radiology

      100 North Academy Avenue, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi, Marathi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Ashok “Ash” Bhanushali is a board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist. He attended Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Mumbai University, where he earned his medical degree. He completed his residency at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Hospital and his fellowship in cardiovascular interventional radiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University. He speaks English, Gujarati, Hindi and Marathi. Dr. Bhanushali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Visceromegaly, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

      Nicholas D. Montecalvo
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Interventional Radiology | Radiology

      Geisinger Medical Center - Radiology

      100 North Academy Avenue, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Montecalvo is a board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist. He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University. He completed his internship at Mercy Fitzgerald and his residency in the integrated interventional radiology program at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Montecalvo's clinical and research interests include deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary interventions, interventional oncology, uterine artery embolization, and trauma interventions. Dr. Montecalvo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Embolization, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

      Geisinger Medical Center - Gastroenterology

      100 North Academy Avenue, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi

      Nishit Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are DRESS Syndrome, Stridor, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

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

      Geisinger Clinic

      100 N Academy Ave, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Krajewski is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Krajewski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Krajewski is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      100 N Academy Ave, 
      Danville, PA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tossapol Kerdsirichairat is a Gastroenterologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kerdsirichairat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy.

      Claudia Corona
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Hematology | Oncology

      Geisinger Lewisburg - Hematology And Oncology

      75 Medical Park Drive, 
      Lewisburg, PA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Corona is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in hematology. She earned her medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana School of Medicine, Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. She then moved to the United States to complete her residency at Reading Hospital and Medical Center and her fellowship in hematology and oncology at Drexel University. Dr. Corona is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology. She speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Corona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Appendix Cancer.

      Edward T. O'brien
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer

      Geisinger Lewisburg - Hematology And Oncology

      75 Medical Park Drive, 
      Lewisburg, PA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      47+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. O’Brien is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician. His clinical interests include lung cancer, lymphoma, general hematology, and gastrointestinal malignancies, especially colon cancer. Dr. O'Brien attended Georgetown University, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. He completed a fellowship in medical oncology at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. O'Brien is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and medical oncology. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

      Fiori Alite
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Radiation Oncology

      Geisinger Lewisburg - Radiation Oncology

      75 Medical Park Drive, 
      Lewisburg, PA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Alite is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cancer physician specializing in the lung, prostate and pediatric malignancies. His clinical interests include stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, prostate and gynecologic brachytherapy. His research interests include clinical innovation, patient-reported outcomes and stereotactic radiotherapy. Dr. Alite attended Drexel University, where he earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Loyola University Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology in radiation oncology. Dr. Alite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Stomach Cancer
      Family Medicine

      Miller Donmoyer Family Health Center LLC

      255 W Spruce St, 
      Shamokin, PA 
       (12.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Duane Donmoyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. Dr. Donmoyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stomach Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Alzheimer's Disease, and Intertrigo.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Danville, PA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Stomach Cancer doctor near Danville, PA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Stomach Cancer doctors near Danville, PA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Stomach Cancer doctors near Danville, PA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Stomach Cancer doctor near Danville, PA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the 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 Danville, PA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my 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 Danville, PA?

      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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