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    MediFind found 232 specialists near Uniondale, NY

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    232 providers found
      Expertise in
      19
      conditions
      Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      19
      conditions
      Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Msk Nassau

      1101 Hempstead Tpke, 
      Uniondale, NY 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Mueller is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Mueller is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Ovarian Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Expertise in
      16
      conditions
      Expertise in
      16
      conditions

      Msk Nassau

      1101 Hempstead Tpke, 
      Uniondale, NY 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Raphael Steiner is an Oncologist in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Steiner is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Steiner is currently accepting new patients.

      Steven L. Allen
      Expertise in
      51
      conditions
      Expertise in
      51
      conditions

      Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

      450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
      Lake Success, NY 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven L. Allen, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in benign and malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Benign Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Allen focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Allen has been the principal investigator for numerous drug trials and has collaborated with several basic science labs, resulting in over 150 publications. Among his many professional affiliations, he is most active with the American Society of Hematology, having served in numerous leadership positions and committees. In addition, he is a dedicated member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Empire State Hematology and Oncology Society, and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Allen earned his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine and hematology/oncology at New York Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 51 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Jonathan E. Kolitz
      Expertise in
      48
      conditions
      Expertise in
      48
      conditions

      Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

      450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
      Lake Success, NY 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Kolitz, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Malignant Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute where he guides the clinical care and research activities of faculty and fellows. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Kolitz has been a member of the Leukemia Core Committee of the CALGB/Alliance since 1993. He has focused on the development, conduct and publication of innovative clinical trials for the treatment of hematologic malignancies, especially acute leukemia. He has been principal investigator for numerous novel drug trials and has been involved in multiple national and international collaborations, leading to over 200 publications. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Kolitz focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care. Dr. Kolitz earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine. He trained in Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Hematology and Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Kolitz is an active member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kolitz is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Leukemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Louis R. Kavoussi
      Expertise in
      35
      conditions
      Expertise in
      35
      conditions

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Smith Institute For Urology At Lake Success

      450 Lakeville Road, Suite M42, 
      Lake Success, NY 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Louis Kavoussi, MD, MBA, Director of teleintervention at Northwell. He is a world-renowned urologic surgeon who brings more than 30 years of specialized expertise in minimally invasive urological surgery. His area of focus includes treating a wide range of urologic diseases, including kidney obstructions, renal stones and urologic cancer. At the forefront of innovation, Dr. Kavoussi pioneered several new surgical techniques, including the first minimally invasive approaches to kidney surgery for kidney cancer and kidney donation. He was also part of the team that performed the first laparoscopic prostate removal for cancer. In 1999, Dr. Kavoussi received a Smithsonian Computerworld Permanent Collection award for his work in developing telerounding, the starting point of telehealth medicine-to facilitate physician communication with hospitalized patients. Before joining Northwell in 2005 as chair of urology, Dr. Kavoussi completed his medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He obtained his urologic training at Washington University of St. Louis and, directly following residency, was named chief of urology at the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis. In 1991, he was appointed assistant professor at Harvard School of Medicine and director of endourology at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. In 1993, he joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was vice chairman of urology and named a Patrick C. Walsh Distinguished Professor. Dr. Kavoussi values a team approach to care, and often collaborates with other specialists to create personalized and comprehensive treatment plans. His patients appreciate his easygoing personality and thoughtfulness. As the Waldbaum-Gardner Distinguished Professor of Urology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Kavoussi is passionate about training the next generation of surgeons. He has presented his work and given live surgical demonstrations at conferences around the world and has more than 500 academic publications. Dr. Kavoussi is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

      Nagashree Seetharamu
      Expertise in
      28
      conditions
      Oncology | Otolaryngology
      Expertise in
      28
      conditions
      Oncology | Otolaryngology

      Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

      450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
      Lake Success, NY 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu
      Offers Telehealth

      Nagashree Seetharamu, MD, MBBS, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology and Hospice/Palliative medicine, she specializes in cancers of the head and neck and thoracic malignancies (lung cancer, mesothelioma, thymic tumors). She maintains an active clinical practice at the Monter Cancer Center where she focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multidisciplinary care. Dr. Seetharamu has established her reputation at the national level through her active involvement, and leadership within influential oncology organizations that steer the direction of clinical cancer care and research across the United States, and globally. She is a full member of both the Cancer Prevention Committee and Respiratory Committee of Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. This is a national, NCI-sponsored, cooperative group that develops, fund and conducts clinical trials at many academic and community oncology centers across the country. In her position on these committees, she collaborates with clinical research experts across the country to establish standards-of-care, oversees the conduct of existing clinical trials, develops innovative and impactful hypotheses, and formulate future clinical trials. Dr. Seetharamu is the institutional principal investigator on over 10 clinical trials, has co-authored over 50 publications and book chapters and is a sought after speaker at various regional, national and international events related to Head and Neck and Thoracic cancer. Dr. Seetharamu is also Associate Program Director of the Medical Oncology and Hematology Fellowship Program for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. In this role, she provides hands-on involvement in the recruitment, education and mentorship of future generations of physicians. Dr. Seetharamu trained in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and in hematology/oncology at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Seetharamu is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

      Douglas E. Gladstone
      Expertise in
      24
      conditions
      Oncology | Transplant Surgery
      Expertise in
      24
      conditions
      Oncology | Transplant Surgery

      Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

      450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
      Lake Success, NY 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Gladstone is a Transplant Surgeon in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Gladstone is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Kevin M. Holcomb
      Expertise in
      19
      conditions
      Expertise in
      19
      conditions

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Gynecologic Oncology At New Hyde Park

      9 Vermont Drive, 1st Floor, 
      New Hyde Park, NY 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Holcomb is an Oncologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Holcomb is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

      Eva Chalas
      Expertise in
      14
      conditions
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      14
      conditions
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology
      200 Old Country Rd, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eva Chalas is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Chalas is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Vulvectomy.

      Veena S. John
      Expertise in
      14
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      14
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology

      Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

      450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
      Lake Success, NY 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Malayalam, Punjabi
      Offers Telehealth

      Veena John, MD, is the System Head for GYN/Medical Oncology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute and an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, she maintains an active practice caring for patients with gynecologic cancers where she focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. In conjunction with physicians in Surgical Oncology, she pioneered a multi-disciplinary team approach for gynecologic oncology patients at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center where her practice is based. Dr. John is a highly experienced principal investigator for industry sponsored Phase I, II and III clinical trials in gynecologic oncology. She is the site principal investigator for the NRG cooperative group for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute and co-chair of the protocol review monitoring committee. Dr. John earned her medical degree from Christian Medical College in India, where she also completed her internal medicine internship. She completed her internal medicine residency at Flushing Medical Center and fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at North Shore University Hospital. She is an active member of the Society for Gynecologic Oncology, Society for Immunotherapy in Cancer, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology as well as a member of the Ovarian Cancer committee for the national Gynecologic Oncology Group. Dr. John is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

      Richard D. Carvajal
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions
      Expertise in
      10
      conditions

      Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

      450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
      Lake Success, NY 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Carvajal is an Oncologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Carvajal is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Joan R. Tymon
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions
      Expertise in
      8
      conditions

      Northwell Health Physician Partners Gynecologic Oncology At New Hyde Park

      9 Vermont Drive, 1st Floor, 
      New Hyde Park, NY 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Joan Tymon is an Oncologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Tymon is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

      Kanti R. Rai
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

      450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
      Lake Success, NY 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      The Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Research and Treatment Program has become a landmark for CLL patients worldwide. Dr. Kanti Rai has been involved in diagnosing and treating CLL for almost 40 years and the staging system that bears his name came out of his early breakthrough research. His particular areas of interest are: natural history of CLL, improving prognostic features of this disease and developing newer strategies of therapy which are hypothesis-driven. Dr. Rai is an active member of the International Workshop on CLL (iwCLL) and Dr. Keating s Global CLL Foundation. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH). In 2006, Dr. Rai served as the President of ASH. He was the recipient of ASCO s David Karnofsky Memorial Award in 2012. In 2013, Dr. Rai was honored with the iwCLL David Galton award. In 2014 he was presented with ASH s Wallace H. Coulter Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Rai is the Joel Finkelstein Cancer Foundation Professor of Medicine, and Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY. Dr. Rai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, and Richter Syndrome.

      Expertise in
      44
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      44
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

      242 Merrick Rd, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Lee is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

      Expertise in
      40
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      40
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

      1 Healthy Way, Mount Sinai Marathon Medic, 
      Oceanside, NY 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Doron Weiner is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Weiner is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Thrombocytopenia, Febrile Neutropenia, and Anemia.

      Expertise in
      24
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      24
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      New York University

      259 1st St, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Garrison is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Garrison is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Shwartzman Phenomenon, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Expertise in
      23
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      23
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      New York University

      120 Mineola Blvd, Suite 500, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bonnie Kiner-Strachan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Kiner-Strachan is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      Expertise in
      18
      conditions

      Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

      242 Merrick Rd, 
      Rockville Centre, NY 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Valerie Kremer is a Hematologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Kremer is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
      Expertise in
      18
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology

      New York University

      297 Mineola Blvd, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alexander Hindenburg is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Hindenburg is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      Oncology | Hematology
      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      Oncology | Hematology

      Msk Nassau

      1101 Hempstead Tpke, 
      Uniondale, NY 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Sugarman is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Sugarman is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      15
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      New York University

      297 Mineola Blvd, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Schneider is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Schneider is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

      New York University

      297 Mineola Blvd, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Marks is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Marks is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology

      New York University

      297 Mineola Blvd, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Jimenez is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Jimenez is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Vulvectomy.

      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology
      Expertise in
      9
      conditions
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology

      New York University

      297 Mineola Blvd, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kent Chan is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Chan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Endometritis.

      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Expertise in
      7
      conditions
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

      New York University

      200 Old Country Rd, Suite 365, 
      Mineola, NY 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Emeline Aviki is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Aviki is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Endometrial Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hysterectomy.

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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 Uniondale, 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 Uniondale, 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 Uniondale, 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 Uniondale, 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 Uniondale?

      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 Uniondale, 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 Uniondale, 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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