25 of the Best Oncologists Near Me in Gaithersburg, MD

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MediFind found 213 specialists near Gaithersburg, MD

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    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    9905 Medical Center Drive, Shady Grove Medical Building Suite200, Suite 200, Shady Grove Medical Building Suite200, Suite 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Shannon C. O'Connor, M.D., is a medical oncologist with Suburban Hospital. She practices out of Maryland Oncology Hematology. Dr. O'Connor has expertise in hematology and medical oncology with a special focus in women's health, including breast cancer and gynecologic cancers. Dr. O'Connor earned her Master's Degree in Physiology at Georgetown University, followed by her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed a residency at Washington Hospital Center, as well as a fellowship in hematology and oncology. Dr. O'Connor is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the Montgomery County Medical Society and the American Medical Association. Selected Publications Catlett JP1, Williams SA, O'Connor SC, Krishnan J, Malkovska V. ""Primary lymphoma of bone: an institutional experience."" Leuk Lymphoma. 2008 Nov;49(11):2125-32. doi: 10.1080/10428190802404030.". Dr. O'connor is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Breast Cancer. Dr. O'connor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    64
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    64
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "George A. Sotos, M.D., is the chief of hematology and oncology at Suburban Hospital, as well as a member of Suburban's Cancer Committee and the coordinator of Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences. Dr. Sotos is a partner of Maryland Oncology & Hematology in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sotos has expertise in medical oncology and hematology, as well as chemotherapy. Dr. Sotos earned his Master of Science in Physiology from Georgetown University, followed by his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed a residency in internal medicine with University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology with the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Sotos is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, as well as a member of the Montgomery County Medical Society, the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is also a member of the oncology specialty panel for Johns Hopkins Medicine's Formulary Management Committee and previously served as a member of Suburban Hospital's Medical Staff Executive Committee, Provider Quality Committee and Physician Advisory Board. Dr. Sotos has been named a Top Doctor by Washington Consumers' Checkbook and a Super Doctor by the Washington Post magazine. Castle Connolly has also named him a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Washington-Baltimore areas. Dr. Sotos has contributed to numerous publications on medical oncology and hematology topics. Selected Publications Rotello, L, Albrant, D, Nossuli, K, Sotos, G, Samet, C, Rainey, T. ""Impact of a Hospital-Wide Pharmacy Implemented Weight-Based Dosing Protocol for Erythropoietin."" Chest, 124:4 (Suppl):182S (Abstract), 2003. Sotos, George A. ""Ars Brevis."" Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2013; 31:14; 1792-1794; http://jco.ascopubs.org/content/31/14/1792.full.pdf+html". Dr. Sotos is highly rated in 64 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Endometrial Cancer. Dr. Sotos is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wallmark is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Wallmark is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Multiple Myeloma, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Wallmark is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    9609 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neelam Giri is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Giri is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dyskeratosis Congenita, Aase Syndrome, Aplastic Anemia, Congenital Aplastic Anemia, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    9609 Medical Center Dr Rm 6E452, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blanche Alter is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Alter is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aase Syndrome, Dyskeratosis Congenita, Aplastic Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    46
    conditions
    Internal Medicine

    Maryland Oncology Hematology P.A.

    9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Haggerty is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Haggerty is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Expertise in
    39
    conditions
    Expertise in
    39
    conditions

    Montgomery Brain And Spine

    9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 300, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Steren is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Steren is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Vaginectomy.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    Palliative Medicine Consultants Of Greater Washington LLC

    9905 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Aylesworth is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Aylesworth is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    9715 Medical Center Dr Ste 221, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chitra Rajagopal is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Rajagopal is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions

    Maryland Oncology Hematology P.A.

    9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manish Agrawal is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Agrawal is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urothelial Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Potomac Oncology & Hematology

    Rockville, MD 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. James Xu received a bachelor of science in chemical engineering with a minor in mathematics from Brigham Young University and his medical degree from University of Minnesota. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Yale-New Haven Hospital of Yale University in New Haven, CT, and his hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University in New York City. Because of his unique background in engineering and medicine, Dr. Xu was the recipient of the American Society of Clinical Oncology-Conquer Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award in 2011 and Merit Award in 2012. Dr. Xu is a strong advocate of precision medicine and he is the first person to have proposed and preliminarily confirmed the feasibility of using deep sequencing technology to detect genetic mutation in rare cell samples such as circulating tumor cells from cancer patients’ peripheral blood. He has published in peer-reviewed journals in lung, breast, and pancreatic cancers. Dr. Xu is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Protein S Deficiency, and Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K. Dr. Xu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions

    Office

    9609 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Caporaso is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Caporaso is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions

    Community Hematology Oncology

    18111 Prince Philip Dr, 
    Olney, MD 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kreitman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Kreitman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Leukemia, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Reticuloendotheliosis.

    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    9609 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Mcreynolds is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Mcreynolds is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Fanconi Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, and Dyskeratosis Congenita.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions

    Office

    6120 Executive Blvd Rm EPS7032, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Greene is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Greene is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Center For Cancer & Blood Disorders

    6410 Rockledge Drive, Suite 660, Suite 660, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Goldstein is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Goldstein is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anal Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Goldstein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions

    Nih Clinical Center

    9000 Rockville Pike Bldg 10, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wyndham Wilson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Burkitt Lymphoma.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    Bethesda, MD 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Tanner, M.D., is a professor of gynecologic oncology in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the medical director for women’s health in the Johns Hopkins National Capital Region. Dr. Tanner is an internationally recognized expert in gynecologic surgery and is known for his surgical skills, compassionate bedside manner, leadership and teaching abilities. Dr. Tanner’s clinical interests include surgical management of advanced gynecologic cancers, including radical debulking surgery for ovarian cancer, as well as minimally invasive surgery for early-stage female cancers. He is particularly focused on developing innovative techniques that reduce complications and speed recovery time. His research interests include sentinel lymph node mapping in endometrial and cervical cancers, exploring ways to reduce complications for patients having surgery for advanced ovarian cancer, robotic single-site surgery and identifying new treatments for patients with uterine sarcoma. He has authored more than 80 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and has lectured nationally and internationally on sentinel lymph node techniques, uterine sarcoma and surgical innovations for gynecologic cancer. He is the chapter author of “Surgery for Endometrial Cancer” in Telinde’s Operative Gynecology, the definitive textbook for gynecologic surgery techniques in the United States. Dr. Tanner is a member of the NRG Corpus Committee, which develops clinical trials for uterine cancer on behalf of the National Cancer Institute. A Maryland native, Dr. Tanner received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham before returning to Baltimore to complete his residency in gynecology and obstetrics at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he was among the first fellows to complete an extensive training program in robotic surgery for gynecologic cancers. Dr. Tanner has served as a faculty member at The Johns Hopkins Hospital as well as the Marcia Stenn Professor and chief of gynecologic oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago. Having served as the gynecologic oncology fellowship program director at both The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Tanner taught the next generation of gynecologic surgeons and health care leaders. Dr. Tanner is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Hernia Surgery, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Tanner is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology.

    Expertise in
    55
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    55
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4200, Suite 4200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Ari D. Fishman is a hematologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and George Washington University Hospital, where he serves as an assistant professor of medicine for the School of Medicine. He practices out of Maryland Oncology and Hematology, located in Wheaton, Maryland and Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fishman earned his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Beth Israel Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Fishman previously worked at Washington Oncology Hematology Center, located in Washington, D.C. and Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Fishman has been named a Top Doctor in Hematology and Oncology by Washingtonian Magazine and a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook magazine. Dr. Fishman is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Fishman has contributed to numerous publications. Selected Publications Fishman AD, Hoffman A, Volterra F, Frymus M, Gentilluci M. ""Intracaval and intracardiac metastatic nonseminomatous germ cell tumor: a rare cause of hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia."" Cancer Invest. 2002;20(7-8):996-1001.". Dr. Fishman is highly rated in 55 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Fishman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Pavletic is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Pavletic is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.

    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    47
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Maryland Oncology Hematology PA

    6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4200, Suite 4200, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Farrell is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Farrell is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Farrell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions

    Maryland Oncology Hematology P.A.

    9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shruti Murali is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Murali is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions

    Womens Health Specialists Of Montgomery County LLC

    6301 Executive Blvd, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Barter is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Barter is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Cysts, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Endometrial Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions

    Maryland Oncology Hematology P.A.

    9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shreya Sinha is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Sinha is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Appendix Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    9609 Medical Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Savage is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Savage is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dyskeratosis Congenita, Aplastic Anemia, Aase Syndrome, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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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 Gaithersburg, MD?

    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 Gaithersburg, MD?

    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 Gaithersburg, MD?

    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 Gaithersburg, MD?

    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 Gaithersburg?

    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 Gaithersburg, MD?

    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 Gaithersburg, MD?

    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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