25 of the Best Oncologists Near Me in tamarac, FL

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MediFind found 120 specialists near tamarac, FL

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    8100 Southwest 10th Street, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandra Perez is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Perez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    6
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    Expertise in
    6
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    Referral may be required

    Baptist Health Cancer Care | Plantation

    1228 S Pine Island Rd Ste 410, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Carcas is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Carcas is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Carcas is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    18
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    Oncology | Urology
    Expertise in
    18
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    Oncology | Urology
    Referral may be required
    1192 East Newport Center Drive, 
    Deerfield Beach, FL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Punnen's research interest is in prostate cancer, primarily related to imaging, genomic, and molecular biomarkers in the detection, risk stratification, and monitoring of prostate cancer. Dr. Punnen is a lead investigator on two prospective clinical trials validating a novel blood-based biomarker called the 4KScore test for predicting the risk of clinically significant prostate cancer and need for biopsy of the prostate. He is also the Principal Investigator on an ongoing NCI funded prospective clinical trial examining the impact of prostate MRI and tissue based genomic prognostic signatures in men undergoing active surveillance for prostate cancer. Dr. Punnen is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Punnen is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
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    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    7
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    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zeina Nahleh is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Nahleh is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Nahleh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2003. Dr. Nahleh is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
    12
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    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Florida Pharmacy

    5701 N University Dr, 
    Parkland, FL 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adria Mora is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Parkland, Florida. Dr. Mora is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DICER1 Syndrome, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and HER2 Negative Breast Cancer. Dr. Mora is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    59
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    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    59
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    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chakra Chaulagain is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Chaulagain is highly rated in 59 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Plasmacytoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Chaulagain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2015. Dr. Chaulagain is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    8
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    Expertise in
    8
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    Referral may be required

    Baptist Health Cancer Care | Plantation

    1228 S Pine Island Rd Ste 410, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Reshma Mahtani is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Mahtani is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Mahtani is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    32
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    32
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Bldg B, 
    Weston, FL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timmy Nguyen is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Nguyen is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC). Dr. Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2010. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    26
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    26
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arun Nagarajan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Nagarajan is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lynch Syndrome, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Nagarajan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2004. Dr. Nagarajan is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    22
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    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    22
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    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required
    1192 East Newport Center Drive, 
    Deerfield Beach, FL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Hoffman is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Dr. Hoffman is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    21
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    Expertise in
    21
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    Referral may be required

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicolas Muruve is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Muruve is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Muruve is board certified in American Board Of Urology, 1998. Dr. Muruve is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    18
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    Hematology Oncology
    Referral required

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Varas is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Varas is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Idiopathic Neutropenia, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Varas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018. Dr. Varas is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    15
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    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    15
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    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Saravia is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Saravia is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. Dr. Saravia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2017. Dr. Saravia is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    14
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    Expertise in
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    Referral may be required

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Goicoechea is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Goicoechea is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Vulvar Cancer, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Goicoechea is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, 2021. Dr. Goicoechea is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    13
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    Expertise in
    13
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    Referral may be required
    1192 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, 
    Deerfield Beach, FL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richa Dawar is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Dr. Dawar is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Dawar is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    13
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    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Candice Schwartz is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Ovarian Cancer, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2021. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    12
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    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Samuel is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Samuel is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Samuel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2004. Dr. Samuel is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    12
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    Expertise in
    12
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    Referral may be required

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fernando Cabrera is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Cabrera is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Boils, Carbuncle, Folliculitis, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Cabrera is board certified in American Board Of Urology, 2017. Dr. Cabrera is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    11
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    Expertise in
    11
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    Referral may be required
    8100 Southwest 10th Street, Suite 3050, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Pearson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Pearson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    8
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    Expertise in
    8
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    Referral may be required
    8100 Southwest 10th Street, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Igbo
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nkiruka, Ezenwajiaku, completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and her fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri and earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, in Cleavland, Ohio. Dr. Ezenwajiaku is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Dr. Ezenwajiaku is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    56
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    56
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Broward Health Physician Group

    201 E Sample Rd, 
    Deerfield Beach, FL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehmet Hepgur is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Dr. Hepgur is highly rated in 56 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Hepgur is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
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    Expertise in
    5
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    Referral may be required
    1192 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, 
    Deerfield Beach, FL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Louisiana Creole French, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elisa Krill-Jackson, M.D., is a board- certified hematologist and oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. At Sylvester, Dr. Krill-Jackson works as part of a multidisciplinary team of cancer experts and researchers. Dr. Krill-Jackson specializes in breast cancer and gynecologic cancers, as well as hematology. Dr. Krill-Jackson believes in educating her patients about their conditions so they can work together as a team in fighting their cancer. While using the most state of the art treatments and clinical trials, she believes in treating the whole patient with compassion and supporting her patients' physical and emotional needs. Dr. Krill-Jackson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Krill-Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    13
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    Expertise in
    13
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    Referral may be required

    Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center-Deerfield Beach

    1192 E Newport Center Dr, 
    Deerfield Beach, FL 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Jahanzeb is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Dr. Jahanzeb is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Dr. Jahanzeb is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    13
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    Oncology
    Expertise in
    13
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    Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Cancer Institute

    12235 Pines Blvd, 
    Pembroke Pines, FL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Raez is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Dr. Raez is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Raez is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    11
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    Expertise in
    11
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    Referral may be required

    Broward Health Imperial Point

    6401 N Federal Hwy, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    E Jason-Gates is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Jason-Gates is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Jason-Gates is currently accepting new patients.

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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 tamarac, 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 Oncologist near tamarac, 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 Oncologists near tamarac, 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 Oncologists near tamarac, 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 Oncologist in tamarac?

    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 tamarac, 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 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 tamarac, FL?

    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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