The 20 Best Tongue Cancer Doctors Near Me in Northridge, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Tongue Cancer near Northridge, CA. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Elite in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    181 South Buena Vista Street, Floor 3, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Kochhar is an Otolaryngologist in Burbank, California. Dr. Kochhar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Facial Paralysis, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kochhar is currently accepting new patients.

    Marc Kerner
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Northridge Facial Plastic Surgery

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 318, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Our practice is the premiere Center of Excellence for Comprehensive Head and Neck Medical and Surgical problems in Los Angeles and Southern California. All of our surgeons are board certified and fellows of the American College of Surgeons. We treat a wide variety of ear, nose and throat disorders, and excel in delivering the highest level of surgical care in head and neck surgery, facial plastic surgery, spine surgery, and pain management. Dr. Kerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Sinusitis.

    Afshin A. Safa
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology

    NHMC Radiation Oncology

    18300 Roscoe Blvd, NHMC Radiation Oncology, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Safa is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at UCLA School of Medicine. He is active in teaching residents and medical students in the art of bedside manners and how to help patients manage their emotional challenges while fighting cancer.Dr. Safa has practiced at Northridge Hospital Medical Center for over 20 years where he serves as the Chair of the Cancer Committee and the Medical Director of  Radiation Oncology at Leavey Cancer Center. Dr. Safa has expertise in IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and Brachytherapy.He is recognized in  Best Doctors in America for over 15 years.He was awarded Humankindness Award by Dignity Health Hospitals for his exemplary compassionate care.As a UCLA Professor who is active in teaching radiation oncology residents, I  teach my patients as to what  is happening to their body and what to expect both emotionally and physically when diagnosed with cancer. Positive encouragement and proper nutrition are critical in this fight. We provide state of the art cancer care  in a friendly, compassionate setting.We incorporate the latest scientific research with state-of-the-art radiation techniques in your treatment. I am committed to foster a strong relationship with each patient based on trust, open communication, and compassion. We offer integrative oncology services to support your well-being and decrease stress with nutritionists, cancer care navigators, supportive care, and relaxation services.One my patient's wrote: Going through such a difficult time, I never expected to be happy to see the smiling faces that greeted me every day let alone miss them when my treatment was over. Dr. Safa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Kamyar Amini, M.D. , A Medical Coporation

    8435 Reseda Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamyar Amini is an Otolaryngologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Amini has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

    Ronald Tang
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Los Angeles Hematology

    6850 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Tang is an Internal Medicine provider in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Tang has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Cervical Cancer.

    Marc I. Botnick
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    18133 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 102, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Botnick is a Radiation Oncologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Botnick 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, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Botnick is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    181 South Buena Vista Street, Floor 3, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vivian Wu is an Otolaryngologist in Burbank, California. Dr. Wu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    The Oncology Institute Of Hope And Innovation

    18433 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 106, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Sanchez is a Hematologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiology | Radiation Oncology

    NHMC Radiation Oncology

    18300 Roscoe Blvd, NHMC Radiation Oncology, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Regiane De Andrade is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist in Northridge, California. Dr. De Andrade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Breast Cancer, and Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Cohen is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Cohen has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Salivary Gland Tumors, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Laryngectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Feinstein is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Feinstein has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Perichondritis, Laryngitis, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Ent Group Of Los Angeles

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Martin is an Otolaryngologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Martin has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Perichondritis, Laryngitis, Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    7301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 100, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Yampolsky is a Radiation Oncologist in West Hills, California. Dr. Yampolsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Sickness, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Yampolsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    5522 Sepulveda Boulevard, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronny Kalash is a Radiation Oncologist in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Kalash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Prostate Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Penectomy. Dr. Kalash is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Chin is a Radiation Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Glioma, Tongue Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Blackwell is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Blackwell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Cedars-Sinai Radiation Oncology-Los Angeles

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Zumsteg is a Radiation Oncologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zumsteg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Sidney M. Stoll
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    2080 Century Park East, Suite 1005, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sidney Stoll is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stoll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Stoll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Rafael E. Quinonez, M.D., Inc.

    11550 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rafael Quinonez is an Otolaryngologist in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Quinonez has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Infant Hearing Loss, Ruptured Eardrum, and DFNB1.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    Office

    15503 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Solomon Hamburg is a Hematologist in Encino, California. Dr. Hamburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hodgkin Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Severe Congenital Neutropenia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Northridge, CA?

    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 near Northridge, CA?

    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 near Northridge, CA?

    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 near Northridge, CA?

    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 near Northridge, CA?

    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 near Northridge, CA?

    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 near Northridge, CA?

    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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