25 of the Best Oncologists Near Me in Bakersfield, CA

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MediFind found 19 specialists near Bakersfield, CA

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19 providers found
    Expertise in
    55
    conditions
    Expertise in
    55
    conditions

    Ravi Patel, M.D., Inc.

    6501 Truxtun Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ravi Patel is a board certified Medical Oncologist who has been practicing for more than 30 years. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois after obtaining a medical degree from Gujarat University Medical College in India. He went on to complete a fellowship in Hematology/ Oncology from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine.From the early stages of his career, Dr. Patel was exposed to and focused on bone marrow transplantation along with a wide variety of oncology and hematology training.Dr. Patel founded Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center in 1984, growing it from a 1,200 square foot office with one employee into the comprehensive, community focused, diagnostic, treatment, educational and research-based cancer center it is today with over 250 employees and a 120,000 square foot campus.While serving as managing director of the center, Dr. Patel continues to actively care for his patients and serve as principal investigator on the center's many clinical research studies. Dr. Patel is actively involved with the leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and academic research programs to assure that cancer patients in Kern County have access to the most cutting-edge medicines and treatments available anywhere in the world.Through choosing to work with the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center TRIO-US Network, UCLA employees manage clinical trials alongside CBCC's own research staff. Several of the treatments tested at CBCC have proven to be highly successful and have gone on to receive approval from the Federal Government's Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These breakthrough treatments have changed the way many forms of cancer are now being managed around the world.As a result of his clinical research experience, Dr. Patel has authored several scientific papers in such respected journals as the Journal of Clinical Oncology and Clinical Lymphoma. He is sought after as a lecturer and consultant on clinical oncology issues and patient care. He serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and is actively involved with the Residency Program in Internal Medicine at the Kern County Medical Center. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 55 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL). Dr. Patel is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    35
    conditions
    Expertise in
    35
    conditions

    Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center Pharm

    2620 Chester Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikas Ghai is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ghai is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center Pharm

    2620 Chester Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo Salas is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Salas is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions

    Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center Pharm

    2620 Chester Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Madiha Naseem is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Naseem is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, and Appendix Cancer.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Hematology

    Ravi Patel, M.D., Inc.

    6501 Truxtun Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kim Ng is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Ng is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Ng is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Ravi Patel, M.D., Inc.

    6501 Truxtun Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pradip Rustagi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rustagi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Hemophilia B. Dr. Rustagi is board certified in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology).

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Hematology

    Kaiser Permanente Medical Group

    2620 Chester Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Health care leader whose mission is to keep you healthy. Under-one-roof convenience, 24-hour advice nurse, and online access to manage your health - anytime. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemochromatosis, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), and Leukocytosis. Dr. Tun is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Tun is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions

    Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center Pharm

    2620 Chester Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neeraj Agnihotri is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Agnihotri is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions

    Kern Medical

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amin Ramzan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Ramzan is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, and Hysterectomy.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Bakersfield Hematology Oncology, Inc.

    9800 Brimhall Rd, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Jian Chen is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Dyserythropoietic Anemia and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Chen is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Kaiser Permanente Medical Group

    2620 Chester Ave, 3rd Fl, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Health care leader whose mission is to keep you healthy. Under-one-roof convenience, 24-hour advice nurse, and online access to manage your health - anytime. Dr. Risbud is board certified in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Risbud is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    THV Lighthouse Home Health

    622 34th St, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hansa Patel is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Clinica Sierra Vista

    301 Brundage Ln, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Stewart is an Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vulvovaginitis and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Dr. Stewart is board certified in American Os Bd Obstetrics & Gynecology.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions

    Bakersfield Hematology Oncology, Inc.

    9800 Brimhall Rd, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinh-linh Nguyen is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Kern County Hospital Authority

    1111 Columbus St Ste 1000, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abu Taher is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions

    Western Pacific Hematology-Oncology Medical Group Inc.

    9800 Brimhall Rd, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chrystina Castellon is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions

    Bakersfield Hematology Oncology, Inc.

    9800 Brimhall Rd, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mauro Janoski is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Janoski is board certified in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology).

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions

    Bakersfield Hematology Oncology, Inc.

    9800 Brimhall Rd, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wilbur Montana is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Cervical Cancer. Dr. Montana is board certified in American Os Bd Internal Medicine and American Os Bd Internal Medicine (Sub: Oncology).

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Clinica Sierra Vista

    8787 Hall Rd, 
    Lamont, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Orestes Pavia is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lamont, California. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

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    What is an oncologist?         

    An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer. There are different types of oncologists who focus on specific kinds of treatments. Here are some examples: 

    • Medical oncologists use medications like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies to fight cancer. 
    • Surgical oncologists perform operations to remove cancerous tumors or tissue. 
    • Radiation oncologists use high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells. 
    • Pediatric oncologists focus on treating children and teens with cancer. 
    • Geriatric oncologists work with people with cancer who are 65 and older. 
    • Gynecologic oncologists treat cancers in reproductive organs for individuals assigned female at birth. 
    • Hematologist-oncologists treat cancers of the blood, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. 

    Why am I being referred to an oncologist?     

    You may be referred to an oncologist if your primary care doctor suspects you have cancer or another serious condition that requires specialized treatment. Oncologists are experts in diagnosing and treating cancer, but they also manage other conditions like blood disorders or abnormal cell growths that aren’t cancerous. For example, some people are referred to a hematologist-oncologist for issues with blood cells.  

    What tests are performed by an oncologist? 

    Oncologists use a variety of tests to help diagnose cancer and other serious conditions. These tests help them understand what stage the cancer is in or if the cancer has spread. Common tests include: 

    • Blood tests to check for abnormal cells, proteins, or other markers that might suggest cancer. 
    • Biopsies, where a small tissue sample is taken from a suspected area to check for cancer cells. 
    • Imaging tests like CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, and PET scans, which help oncologists get a detailed picture of what’s happening inside the body.

    What treatments are available to me?   

    The type of treatment you receive depends on the kind of cancer, its stage, and your overall health. Treatment usually begins soon after diagnosis, depending on how quickly care needs to start. Your oncologist will guide you through the different treatment options and help you decide on the best approach. 

    Some common treatments include: 

    The type of treatment you receive depends on the kind of cancer, its stage, and your overall health. Treatment usually begins soon after diagnosis, depending on how quickly care needs to start. Your oncologist will guide you through the different treatment options and help you decide on the best approach. 

    Some common treatments include: 

    • Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to kill cancer cells. 
    • Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells. 
    • Surgery, where tumors or cancerous tissue are physically removed from the body. 
    • Immunotherapy, which helps boost your immune system to fight cancer. 
    • Targeted therapy, which attacks specific changes in cancer cells that help them grow. 

    When should I see an Oncologist near Bakersfield, 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 Oncologist near Bakersfield, 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 Oncologists near Bakersfield, 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 Oncologists near Bakersfield, 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 Oncologist in Bakersfield?

    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 Oncologist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Oncologist?

    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 Oncologist near Bakersfield, 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 Oncologist?

    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 Oncologist 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 Oncologists near Bakersfield, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Oncologist 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 Oncologist that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Oncologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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