
Overview
Al Taira is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California.
Dr. Taira is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy.
Dr. Taira is board certified in Radiation Oncology - Board Certified. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Taira is currently accepting new patients.
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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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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 18 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
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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
- 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.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- MelanomaDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Prostate CancerDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Taira isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)
- 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.
- Anal CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Bone TumorDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Cervical CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- EpendymomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- GlioblastomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- LiposarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- MesotheliomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- PlasmacytomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Plasmacytoma.
- Polymorphous Low Grade AdenocarcinomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma.
- ProstatectomyDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)Dr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- Throat CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Tongue CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
- Vulvar CancerDr. Taira isExperienced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.
