MediFind found 7 doctor with experience in Throat Cancer near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 5 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.
Coastal Radiation Oncology Group At Mission Hope
I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Ketting is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.
Oncology & Hematology - Mission Hope - Santa Maria, CA
Kevin Kim, MD, grew up in the Seattle, Washington area. He obtained his undergraduate education at the University of Chicago and attended Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, for his medical degree. He received training in Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Scripps Clinic/Green Hospital in La Jolla, California.After completing his training in 2010, he joined Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was instrumental in achieving the Cancer Center’s prestigious National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). As well, he is a strong proponent of clinical trials to improve patient care.Dr. Kim strives to balance his experience and knowledge of individualized cancer care with a deep empathy and compassion for his patients. He believes in building a partnership with his patients. Additionally, he supports patient education that optimizes patients’ understanding of their disease and treatment options.He comes to the Central Coast with his beautiful wife, Anna Kim, MD, and two amazing children. He enjoys many outdoor activities, such as surfing, fishing, golfing, skiing and hiking. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Richter Syndrome.
Coastal Radiation Oncology Group At Mission Hope
Most types of cancer respond to radiotherapy, including cancers of the prostate, breast, cervix, vocal cords, tonsil, mouth, thyroid, rectum, and skin. Radiation treatments can also be used for palliative purposes, such as decreasing the size of a tumor, reducing pain, and improving the quality of life for patients with tumors that are considered incurable. Coastal Radiation Oncology cancer treatment centers have experience treating all types of cancer, and use a multidisciplinary approach. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Anal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
Oncology & Hematology - Mission Hope - Santa Maria, CA
Dr. Wei Bai grew up in Beijing, China. In 1995, she graduated from Peking University Health Science Center (previously known as Beijing Medical University) with distinction. She then pursued graduate study in the United States. Upon receiving her master’s degree in Molecular Medicine from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1998, Dr. Bai joined a leading biotech company, Genentech, Inc., in South San Francisco to pursue her passion in translational research. She participated in research and development of several cancer drugs, including trastuzumab (Herceptin), bevacizumab (Avastin), and erlotinib (Tarceva), among others in the company pipeline.Excited to bring bench research to bedside practice, Dr. Bai ultimately transitioned to direct patient care in 2005. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital in 2008, which included several months of clinical rotation at Memorial loan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Dr. Bai’s experience at MSKCC further enforced her commitment to oncology research and practice. She proceeded to a combined Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship at Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center of Georgetown University in Washington DC from 2008 to 2011.After her fellowship, Dr. Bai practiced hematology and medical oncology in the Samaritan Health System in Oregon. During her nine years with Samaritan, she treated patients with a wide range of cancer types and blood diseases. She served her patients with PRIDE — passion, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence. Dr. Bai was also active in clinical trials and resident education.Since 2020, Dr. Bai joined the team at Mission Hope Cancer Center. Compassionate and calm, she is devoted to each individual patient’s needs and goals. Dr. Bai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Hemochromatosis.
Sansum Clinic
Shane Cotter is a Radiation Oncologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Cotter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.
Central Coast Otolaryngology
"""My approach with all patients starts with easy-to-understand explanations of theirsymptoms followed by honest, straight forward treatment options. It’s how I treat friendsand family."" ~ Zachary VandeGriend, MD Dr. VandeGriend grew up in Oregon. After graduating Cum Laude at Willamette University where he was an all-conference pitcher, received his medical degree from Loma Linda University, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He then went on to complete residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan followed by additional fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Dr. VandeGriend is board certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Away from work he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young kids as well as international travel. Dr. VandeGriend is excited to bring up-to-date solutions for all aspect of ENT with expertise in facial plastic surgery as well as nasal and sinus disease. It is important to find a surgeon that you can trust for honest advice and straight forward answers to complex problems.". Dr. Vandegriend is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and DFNB1.
Central Coast Otolaryngology
I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Wikholm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Myringotomy.
Last Updated: 01/09/2026




