25 of the Best Oncologists Near Me in largo, MD

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    Expertise in
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    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
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    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
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    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5275 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building D, 
    Washington, DC 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    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-Iii 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-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Tanner-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    3
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    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Largo Medical Center

    1221 Mercantile Ln, 
    Largo, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Bogdan Dumitriu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Largo, Maryland. Dr. Dumitriu is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aplastic Anemia, Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Leukemia. Dr. Dumitriu is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    9
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    Expertise in
    9
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    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Benjamin Levy is a thoracic medical oncologist and the clinical director of medical oncology for the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an associate professor of oncology for Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He practices out of the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Levy is a physician scientist who is interested in innovative immunotherapeutic approaches for advanced stage lung cancer patients and biomarkers that help define those patients more likely to respond to such agents. He has an expertise in thoracic malignancies, including non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer and thymic malignancies, as well as head and neck cancer. Dr. Levy earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia. He completed an internal medicine residency at Georgetown University Hospital, followed by a hematology/oncology fellowship at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he received the Department of Medicine Research Fellow of the Year Award and the 2009 American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award for his clinical research in prostate cancer. Dr. Levy previously worked as an assistant professor at the Icahn School of Medicine, medical director of thoracic oncology for Mount Sinai Health Systems and associate director of the Cancer Clinical Trials Office for Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Levy played an integral role on several American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) committees and currently serves as associate editor for the ASCO University Committee. He completed a two year term on the editorial board for the Journal of Clinical Oncology and currently serves as an ad hoc reviewer for other journals, including Clinical Lung Cancer, The Oncologist and Oncotarget. Dr. Levy was recently selected as one of only 15 oncologists in the country to the prestigious ASCO Leadership Development program, whose mission is to identify and develop future leaders of ASCO. In addition to his ASCO commitments, Dr. Levy serves on the ALLIANCE Respiratory Committee, the IASLC Staging Committee and the IASLC Career Development & Fellowship Committee. Dr. Levy is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Levy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UM Capital Region Medical Center

    901 Harry S Truman Drive North, 
    Upper Marlboro, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shannon Carroll is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Dr. Carroll is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemoglobin C Disease. Dr. Carroll is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, 2019. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
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    Expertise in
    3
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    Anchor Mental Health Association

    1001 Lawrence St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Goedert is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Goedert is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Burkitt Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Colorectal Cancer, and Colonoscopy.

    Expertise in
    48
    conditions
    Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
    48
    conditions
    Oncology | Hematology
    Referral may be required

    The Cancer Center At UM Capital Region Health

    9333 Healthcare Way, 
    Largo, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Demonaco is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Largo, Maryland. Dr. Demonaco is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Anemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Demonaco is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, 2006, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 2003, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, 2007. Dr. Demonaco is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    43
    conditions
    Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
    43
    conditions
    Oncology | Hematology
    Referral may be required

    The Cancer Center At UM Capital Region Health

    9333 Healthcare Way, 
    Largo, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jun Sun is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Largo, Maryland. Dr. Sun is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Thalassemia. Dr. Sun is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 2008, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, 2011, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, 2011. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Vesole is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vesole is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Vesole is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vesole is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    11
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    Expertise in
    11
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    Referral may be required

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mark Markowski is a medical oncologist at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Markowski participates in multidisciplinary clinics at Sibley and The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and sees patients in the genitourinary clinics of both hospitals. Dr. Markowski treats numerous types of cancers, with a specialty in prostate and kidney cancers. Dr. Markowski earned his medical degree and Ph.D. in tumor biology at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Columbia University, followed by a medical oncology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Markowski previously served as a research associate at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University. His research interests focus on early phase drug development for prostate cancer, as well a non-castrating therapies for patients with metastatic disease. Dr. Markowski is currently conducting research with funding from a Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program Award and a Challenge Award from the Prostate Cancer Foundation, which focuses on new treatment strategies for prostate cancer patients. Dr. Markowski is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Prostatectomy. Dr. Markowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    61
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    61
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Referral required

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce R. Kressel, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition to an expertise in breast and lung cancer, Dr. Kressel has an expertise in gynecologic oncology and general medical oncology, with specific focuses on hematologic malignancies including lymphoma, leukemia and myeloma. Dr. Kressel earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology, also at George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Kressel completed a fellowship in oncology at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as well. Dr. Kressel has been regularly named one of America’s Top Doctors and one of America's Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly. He has also been named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly, as well as a Top Doctor by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine and Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Kressel is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. Dr. Kressel has contributed to numerous publications, presentations and clinical trials. Dr. Kressel is highly rated in 61 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Thrombocythemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Dr. Kressel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kressel is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    35
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    35
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    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Greater Washington Oncology Associates

    6510 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 2100, 
    Riverdale, MD 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients

    Gurdeep Chhabra is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Riverdale, Maryland. Dr. Chhabra is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Chhabra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, 2018 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, 1997. Dr. Chhabra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Khaled M. El-Shami, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., is a medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an assistant professor of oncology in the Division of Hematologic Malignancies at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Listen to Dr. El-Shami's Cancer Matters podcast episode to learn more about his work. Dr. El-Shami's clinical interests are in hematologic malignancies, including leukemias, lymphomas and myelomas.. Dr. El-Shami graduated from Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine in Alexandria, Egypt, where he did a residency in the Department of Neurosurgery. He was a Chevening Scholar as a M.S. student in molecular genetics at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom, as well as a Sam Cohen Windhoek Scholar as a Ph.D. student in cancer immunology at the Weizmann Institute in Israel. Dr. El-Shami also completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine, a fellowship in tumor immunology and biology at the National Cancer Institute, and a fellowship in medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. El-Shami previously served as faculty at Georgetown University and George Washington University. Dr. El-Shami has been named a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine for several years. Dr. El-Shami is a member of the American Association for Advancement of Science, the American Association of Cancer Research, the American Association of Immunologists, the American Society for Gene Therapy and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. El-Shami's research focus is on hematologic malignancies, including acute and chronic leukemias, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloprolifetive neplasms and lymphomas. He has received the National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Scholars Award, an American Medical Association Seed Grant and an American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award. Dr. El-Shami is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. El-Shami is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of Maryland Greenbelt

    7300 Hanover Drive, Suite 301, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Chitra Venkatraman is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Venkatraman is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Venkatraman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, 1997 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, 1996. Dr. Venkatraman is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    15
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    Expertise in
    15
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    Referral required

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Valerie Lee, M.D., is a medical oncologist with the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as an instructor of medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee has an expertise in management of gastrointestinal malignancies, including gastric, colon and pancreatobiliary cancers. Dr. Lee earned her medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed a residency in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee is currently earning her Certificate in Science of Clinical Investigation at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Lee is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Lee manages multiple early phase trials and her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals. Her research interests include clinical trials for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, and combining traditional chemotherapies with immunotherapy to improve survival and quality of life for patients. She has received a Cancer Center Training grant for research on molecular targets for cancer detection and treatment and has spoken at numerous conferences on updates in gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
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    Expertise in
    10
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    Referral may be required

    MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Atkins is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Atkins is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Melanoma, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Expertise in
    6
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    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    6
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    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Maryland Greenbelt

    7501 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 500, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sajeev Anand is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Anand is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Anand is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 1987, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, 1990, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, 1989. Dr. Anand is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    6
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    Expertise in
    6
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    Referral may be required

    Office

    4000 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Swain is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Swain is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Meier is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Meier is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Meier is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Building B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Larissa Korde is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Korde is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Menopause. Dr. Korde is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Korde is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UM Capital Region Medical Center

    901 Harry S Truman Drive North, 
    Upper Marlboro, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mingo Boards is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Dr. Boards is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin C Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemoglobin E Disease. Dr. Boards is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner,. Dr. Boards is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    19
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    Expertise in
    19
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    Referral may be required

    MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Weinberg is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Weinberg is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Weinberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    17
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    Expertise in
    17
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    Referral may be required

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Cheson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Cheson is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Lymphoma, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dr. Cheson is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6505 Belcrest Rd Ste 110, 
    Hyattsville, MD 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harminder Sethi is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hyattsville, Maryland. Dr. Sethi is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Sethi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Cancer Center At UM Capital Region Health

    9333 Healthcare Way, 
    Largo, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danubia Hester is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Largo, Maryland. Dr. Hester is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, and Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome. Dr. Hester is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 2018, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, 2024, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, 2022. Dr. Hester is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Toretsky is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Toretsky is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ewing Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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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 largo, 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 largo, 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 largo, 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 largo, 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 largo?

    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 largo, 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 largo, 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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