The 20 Best Tongue Cancer Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Tongue Cancer Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 323 doctor with experience in Tongue Cancer near Illinois, US. Of these, 263 are Experienced, 49 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    Jason N. Macklis
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

    1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Macklis is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Macklis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Daniel J. Frank
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 300, 
    Lisle, IL 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Each patient is unique and therapy needs to be tailored to an individual's personal needs and goals. Dr. Frank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Anemia, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

    Courtney C. Coke
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Advocate Radiation Oncology

    1425 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Courtney Coke is a Radiation Oncologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Coke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

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    Sandeep Chunduri
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Infusion Center

    525 E Congress Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Chunduri is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Chunduri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Bryan Macrie
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Of Advocate Christ Medical Center

    1221 N Highland Ave, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Macrie is a Radiation Oncologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Macrie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

    Sandeep Samant
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Samant is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Samant has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Yash J. Patil
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yash Patil is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patil has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Jochen H. Lorch
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jochen Lorch is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lorch has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Thyroidectomy.

    Nirav N. Thakkar
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nirav Thakkar is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Renal Oncocytoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Urjeet A. Patel
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 15-200, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Urjeet Patel is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Amar Hamad
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Affiliated Oncologists, LLC

    10604 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Amar Hamad is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Hamad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Marc D. Posner
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd Level 1, Pavilion A, 
    Lake Forest, IL 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Posner is a Radiation Oncologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Posner has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Bharat B. Mittal
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    251 E Huron St Ste LC-178, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bharat Mittal is a Radiation Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mittal has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Mycosis Fungoides, Tongue Cancer, and Teratocarcinosarcoma.

    David Chan
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest ENT Alliance, PLLC

    16001 108th Ave, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chan is an Otolaryngologist in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Sialadenitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Septoplasty.

    Nicholas Campbell
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Oncology | Dentistry
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Oncology | Dentistry

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Paul Campbell, MD, an oncologist at Endeavor Health, focuses on the treatment of lung cancer and cancers of the head and neck. With 16 years of experience, he cares for patients facing complex diagnoses such as esophagus, oropharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. Dr. Campbell develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s condition, including those with rare malignancies like Merkel cell carcinoma and basal cell cancer. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Bruce Brockstein
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Oncology | Otolaryngology | Dentistry
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Oncology | Otolaryngology | Dentistry

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Brockstein, MD, a medical oncologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in treating head and neck cancers, soft tissue and bone sarcomas, and melanoma. He also serves as medical director of the Kellogg Cancer Centers at Evanston, Highland Park and Swedish Hospitals, and as division head of hematology and oncology. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Brockstein is committed to patient-centered care and expanding access to comprehensive cancer services within the health system. Dr. Brockstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Mesenchymoma.

    Sameer Alvi
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Dentistry | Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Dentistry | Hand Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    501 Skokie Blvd., 
    Northbrook, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sameer Ahmed Alvi, MD, an otolaryngologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancers, including thyroid, parathyroid and skin cancers. He collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team and utilizes advanced technologies to support precise diagnosis and effective treatment. Dr. Alvi is committed to helping patients navigate complex diagnoses with compassion, expertise and coordinated care. Dr. Alvi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Male Pattern Baldness, Mikulicz Disease, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Joseph P. Allegretti
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer

    Oral And Maxillofacial Head And Neck Associates, LLC

    913 W Wellington Ave 1st Fl, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Allegretti is an Otolaryngologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Allegretti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Thyroidectomy.

    Nasiruddin Mohammed
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    4405 Weaver Pkwy, 
    Waterman, IL 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nasiruddin Mohammed is a Radiation Oncologist in Waterman, Illinois. Dr. Mohammed has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Gary S. Gordon
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Northwest Oncology And Hematology SC

    800 Biesterfield Road, Suite 210, Enter Building 5 Next To ER. Take Elevators On The Left Up To 2nd Floor., 
    Elk Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Gordon is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Elk Grove, Illinois. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Tongue Cancer?

    Tongue (oral) cancer can occur in different areas of the oral cavity, such as on the surface of the tongue in the mouth, or at the base of the tongue in the throat. Causes of tongue cancer include tobacco and heavy alcohol use, a weakened immune system, infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) or a previous history of head and neck cancer. The risk of tongue cancer is higher in males. In time tongue cancers may spread to other areas of the mouth, head, and neck. Most oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.

    When should I see a Tongue Cancer doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Tongue Cancer doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Tongue Cancer doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Tongue Cancer doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Tongue Cancer doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Tongue Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tongue 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 Tongue Cancer doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Tongue 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 Tongue 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 Tongue Cancer doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tongue 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 Tongue Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tongue 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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