The 20 Best Breast Cancer Doctors Near Me in Gainesville, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Breast Cancer near Gainesville, FL. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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44 providers found
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    UF Health Center For Pediatric Neuromuscular And Rare Diseases

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl Second, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Coy Heldermon is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Heldermon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Uf Health Medical Oncology-Davis Cancer Pavilion

    1535 Gale Lemerand Dr, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Daily is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Daily is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd # 14, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christiana Shaw is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Shaw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Breast Cancer?

    Common conditions include: Breast Cancer in Men, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

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    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Tina M Lam M D P A

    7003 NW 11th Pl Ste 4, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tina Lam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Lam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - GCC

    6420 W Newberry Rd Ste 100, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Dickerson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Dickerson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Anemia, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Dickerson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Radiology
    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Radiology

    Doctors Imaging Group

    6716 NW 11th Pl Ste 200, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dan Ware is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Ware is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Lung Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    UF Health Radiation Oncology - Davis Cancer Pavilion

    1535 Gale Lemerand Dr, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Mendenhall is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Mendenhall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Advanced in Breast Cancer

    Uf Health Medical Oncology-Davis Cancer Pavilion

    1535 Gale Lemerand Dr, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Staal is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Staal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Hitchcock is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hitchcock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Prostate Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    6420 W Newberry Rd Ste 100, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Uma Iyer is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Iyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pulmonary Embolism, and Splenectomy. Dr. Iyer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Iyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    Surgical Group Of Gainesville, P.A.

    1143 NW 64th Ter Ste 1, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Pickens is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Pickens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Infection, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    6420 W Newberry Rd Ste 100, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Nance is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Nance is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Nance is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nance is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    6420 W Newberry Rd Ste 100, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lori Grow is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Grow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Grow is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Grow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Breast Cancer
    Advanced in Breast Cancer

    Florida Cancer Specialists Pl

    6420 W Newberry Rd Ste 100, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Patel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    General Surgery

    North Florida Surgical Associates LLC

    1143 NW 64th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Pickens is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Pickens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibroadenoma, Choledocholithiasis, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy. Dr. Pickens is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    North Florida Radiation Oncology

    6420 W Newberry Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cherylle Hayes is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hayes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Intraductal Papilloma.

    Distinguished in Breast Cancer
    Distinguished in Breast Cancer

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Springhill

    4037 NW 86th Ter Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Spiguel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Spiguel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    UF Health Gastrointestinal (Gi) Oncology Center

    1600 SW Archer Rd Rm D2-3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas George is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Experienced in Breast Cancer

    Uf Health Medical Oncology-Davis Cancer Pavilion

    1535 Gale Lemerand Dr, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennie Jones is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Breast Cancer
    Internal Medicine

    Uf Health Internal Medicine-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Ste 4592, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maryam Sattari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Sattari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Menopause, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Breast Cancer?

    Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer:

    • Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that carry milk from the breast to the nipple. Most breast cancers are of this type.
    • Lobular carcinoma starts in the parts of the breast, called lobules, which produce milk.

    In rare cases, other kinds of breast cancer can start in other areas of the breast.

    When should I see a Breast Cancer doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Breast Cancer doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Breast Cancer doctors near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Breast Cancer doctors near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Breast Cancer doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Breast Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Breast 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 Breast Cancer doctor near Gainesville, FL?

    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 Breast 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 Breast 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 Breast Cancer doctors near Gainesville, FL?

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

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