25 of the Best Oncologists Near Me in Albany, NY

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MediFind found 74 specialists near Albany, NY

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74 providers found
    Expertise in
    103
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    103
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Dudek is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 43 years. Dr. Dudek is highly rated in 103 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Paget Disease of the Breast, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. Dr. Dudek is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dudek is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    92
    conditions
    Expertise in
    92
    conditions

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Hussain is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Hussain is highly rated in 92 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Burkitt Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Multiple Myeloma, Schnitzler Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    87
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    87
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Phelan is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Phelan is highly rated in 87 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Phelan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology. Dr. Phelan is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    86
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    86
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Garbo is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years. Dr. Garbo is highly rated in 86 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia, Multiple Myeloma, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Garbo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Garbo is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    84
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    84
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Qin Zen is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Zen is highly rated in 84 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Zen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology. Dr. Zen is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    81
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    81
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamad Younes is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Younes is highly rated in 81 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Younes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology. Dr. Younes is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    80
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    80
    conditions
    Hematology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mihir Raval is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Raval is highly rated in 80 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein S Deficiency, Protein C Deficiency, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ira Zackon is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Zackon is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Plasmacytoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    75
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    75
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nischala Ammannagari is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ammannagari is highly rated in 75 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Multiple Myeloma, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Ammannagari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology , American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ammannagari is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    72
    conditions
    Expertise in
    72
    conditions

    Office

    43 New Scotland Ave Ste A139MC, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pooja Chaukiyal is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Chaukiyal is highly rated in 72 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Thyroidectomy.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Womens Cancer Care Assoc LLC

    319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 301, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Mcelrath is an Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Mcelrath is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Mcelrath is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology Subspecialty, Gynecologic Oncology , American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology Subspecialty, Gynecologic Oncology , and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Mcelrath is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Womens Cancer Care Assoc LLC

    319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 301, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joyce Barlin is an Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Barlin is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Barlin is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology Subspecialty, Gynecologic Oncology and American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Barlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Womens Cancer Care Assoc LLC

    319 S Manning Blvd, Ste 301, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jovana Martin is an Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Martin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Martin is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology Subspecialty, Gynecologic Oncology , American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology Subspecialty, Gynecologic Oncology , and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    53
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    53
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Makenzi Evangelist is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Evangelist is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

    Expertise in
    53
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    53
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    43 New Scotland Ave, Mc-7, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Madhavi Kambam is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Kambam is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Kambam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology. Dr. Kambam is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Hematology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ami Neghandi is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Neghandi is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Expertise in
    33
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    33
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 1, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Tedesco is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Tedesco is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Intraductal Papilloma. Dr. Tedesco is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Hematology and American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Medical Oncology. Dr. Tedesco is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    31
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    31
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Ravilla is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Ravilla is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    New York Oncology Hematology PC

    400 Patroon Creek Blvd, Ste 211, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heidi Godoy is an Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Godoy is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Godoy is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology Subspecialty, Gynecologic Oncology and American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Godoy is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Weaver is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Weaver is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, Glioblastoma, and Neuroepithelioma.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rufus Collea is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Collea is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Weintraub is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Weintraub is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Medulloblastoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Shaffer is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Shaffer is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Clear Cell Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions

    St. Peter's Hospital Of The City Of Albany

    317 S Manning Blvd Ste 220, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elena Theodosiou is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Theodosiou is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Lung Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine

    St. Peter's Medical Oncology/Hematology

    317 S Manning Blvd, Ste 220, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    57+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Donovan is a Hematologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 57 years. Dr. Donovan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Donovan is board certified in American Board Of Hematology, Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Donovan 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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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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