The 20 Best Tongue Cancer Doctors Near Me in Harrisburg, PA

Find the Top Tongue Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Tongue Cancer near Harrisburg, PA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Christopher Haskins
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Community Osteopathic

    4300 Londonderry Road, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Haskins, MD, is a radiation oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. He received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Haskins’s research interests include the integration of diet and exercise in cancer treatment. His clinical interests include head and neck cancer, prostate cancer, and cancers of the CNS. Outside of medicine, Dr. Haskins enjoys spending time outside with his wife, friends, and dogs. Dr. Haskins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Julia E. Blum
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Community Osteopathic

    4300 Londonderry Road, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julia E. Blum, MD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. She is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Memorial, UPMC Carlisle and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Blum completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and medical degree at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Blum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    David C. Weksberg
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At Rocco And Nancy Ortenzio Cancer Pavilion

    2035 Technology Parkway, 
    Mechanicsburg, PA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Weksberg, MD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. He is affiliated with UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Lititz, UPMC Memorial, and UPMC Altoona. Dr. Weksberg received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Weksberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

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    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    3912 Trindle Road, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas L. Wright, MD, specializes in hematology oncology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Wright completed his fellowship at Penn State College of Medicine and residency and medical degree at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Wright 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, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Endoscopy.

    Jihua Cheng
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    4518 Union Deposit Road, Suite 201, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jihua Cheng is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cheng 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, Anemia, and Pulmonary Embolism.

    Rajesh Surapaneni
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    4518 Union Deposit Road, Suite 201, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu

    Rajesh Surapaneni is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Surapaneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Lily H. Shah
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    4518 Union Deposit Road, Suite 201, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lily Shah is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Anemia, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Spirit Physician Services Inc.

    890 Poplar Church Rd Ste 210, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bret Sobota is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sobota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Otitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    4518 Union Deposit Road, Suite 201, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kumudini N. Rao, MD, specializes in hematology oncology. She is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Rao completed her fellowships at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine, residency at Seton Hall University and medical degree at Gandhi Medical College. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Anemia.

    Francis P. Ruggiero
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer

    Associated Otolaryngologists Of Pennsylvania

    34 Northeast Drive, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Ruggiero is an Otolaryngologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ruggiero 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, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Tongue Cancer, and Laryngectomy.

    James P. Malone
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Associated Otolaryngologists Of Pennsylvania

    34 Northeast Drive, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Malone is an Otolaryngologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Malone 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, Myringotomy, and Laryngectomy.

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

    Office

    500 University Dr # 91, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neerav Goyal is a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goyal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Male Pattern Baldness, Hepatectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Roger J. Levin
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Associated Otolaryngologists Of Pennsylvania

    34 Northeast Drive, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Levin is an Otolaryngologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced 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, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Goldenberg is a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Li is a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Choi is a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Choi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Male Pattern Baldness, Tongue Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guy Slonimsky is an Otolaryngologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Slonimsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngocele, Salivary Duct Stones, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Laryngectomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Salah Almokadem is an Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Almokadem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pallavi Kulkarni is an Otolaryngologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Tongue Cancer, Malabsorption, and Thyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Forauer is an Interventional Radiologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Forauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Laryngeal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Harrisburg, 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 Tongue Cancer doctor near Harrisburg, 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 Tongue Cancer doctors near Harrisburg, 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 Tongue Cancer doctors near Harrisburg, 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 Tongue Cancer doctor near Harrisburg, 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 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 Harrisburg, 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 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 Harrisburg, PA?

    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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