
Overview
Al Taira is a Radiation Oncologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Taira is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. David Raleigh is a radiation oncologist who specializes in brain tumors. He cares for both adult and pediatric patients. Raleigh's research focuses on understanding the biological processes that cause brain tumors to grow. His goals are to uncover new measures of brain cancer and to identify cells for drugs to target. Raleigh earned a bachelor's degree in molecular and cell biology as well as a bachelor's degree in cognitive science from the University of California, Berkeley. He earned his doctoral degree in molecular pathogenesis – how disease develops at the molecular level – from the University of Chicago, followed by his medical degree from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at UCSF. Raleigh is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium, Children's Oncology Group, Society for Neuro-Oncology, International Meningioma Society and North American Skull Base Society. At the UCSF Brain Tumor Center, Raleigh is a principal investigator with the Wolfe Meningioma Program Project. Dr. Raleigh is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pineocytoma, Brain Tumor, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Al V. Taira
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Al V. Taira?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Al V. Taira by calling their office at 650-696-4509. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Al V. Taira a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Al V. Taira is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Al V. Taira specialize in?
While Dr. Al V. Taira is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Al V. Taira participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Al V. Taira has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Al V. Taira's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Al V. Taira accept my insurance?
Dr. Al V. Taira accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-696-4509 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Taira isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Taira isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Taira isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Taira isDistinguished. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Anal CancerDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.

