25 of the Best Oncologists Near Me in Lititz, PA

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MediFind found 45 specialists near Lititz, PA

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45 providers found
    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Lititz

    1575 Highlands Drive, Suite 205, 
    Lititz, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Shipley, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in hematology, medical oncology, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Lititz, UPMC Hanover, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Harrisburg. Dr. Shipley received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency program and fellowship program at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Shipley is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Shipley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Lititz

    1575 Highlands Drive, Suite 205, 
    Lititz, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Naeem Latif is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Dr. Latif is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Latif is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions

    UPMC Gynecologic Oncology

    2150 Noll Drive, Suite 200, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacqueline Evans, DO, specializes in gynecologic oncology and is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at PinnacleHealth Women's Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Hanover, UPMC Lititz, and UPMC Memorial. She completed her residency at Memorial Hospital of York, fellowship at Pennsylvania Hospital, and medical school at Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    45
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    45
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Kerr is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kerr is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Kerr is board certified in Hematology, 2006, Medical Oncology, 2005, and Internal Medicine, 2002. Dr. Kerr is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    44
    conditions
    Expertise in
    44
    conditions

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shyam Balepur is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Balepur is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). Dr. Balepur is board certified in Hematology, 2001 and Medical Oncology, 2000. Dr. Balepur is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    36
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    36
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nandi Reddy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reddy is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Reddy is board certified in Hematology, 2011 and Medical Oncology, 2010. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Srilatha Hosur is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hosur is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hosur is board certified in Hematology, 2009, Medical Oncology, 2009, and Internal Medicine, 2006. Dr. Hosur is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Beer is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beer is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Beer is board certified in Hematology, 2019 and Medical Oncology, 2019. Dr. Beer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shanthi Sivendran is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sivendran is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Melanoma. Dr. Sivendran is board certified in Hematology, 2014 and Medical Oncology, 2012.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ami Jhaveri is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jhaveri is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Teratoma of the Mediastinum, and Testicular Cancer. Dr. Jhaveri is board certified in Hematology, 2015, Medical Oncology, 2015, and Internal Medicine, 2011. Dr. Jhaveri is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    12
    conditions
    Oncology

    LG Health Physicians Gynecologic Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lori Cory is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cory is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Hysterectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Cory is board certified in Obstetrics And Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology, 2021 and Obstetrics And Gynecology, 2020. Dr. Cory is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions

    LG Health Physicians Gynecologic Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bethany Bustamante is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bustamante is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Bustamante is board certified in Obstetrics And Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology, 2023 and Obstetrics And Gynecology, 2019. Dr. Bustamante is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    52
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    Lancaster Cancer Center

    703 Lampeter Road, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyatt Degreen is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Degreen is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

    Lancaster Cancer Center

    703 Lampeter Road, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Spanish

    Lena R. Dumasia, MD, specializes in hematology oncology. She is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Lititz, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Dumasia completed her fellowship at Providence Hospital, residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and medical degree at Saba University School of Medicine. Dr. Dumasia is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions

    Ephrata Community Hospital North Annex Pharmacy

    460 N Reading Rd, 
    Ephrata, PA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giridhar Adiga is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Adiga is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    Wellspan Medical Oncology & Hematology-Ephrata Cancer Center

    460 N Reading Rd, 
    Ephrata, PA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nick Onyemeke is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Onyemeke is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions

    Lancaster General Hospital

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caitlin Farabaugh is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Farabaugh is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, and Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions

    LG Health Physicians Gynecologic Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Hicks is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hicks is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, and Vulvar Cancer. Dr. Hicks is board certified in Obstetrics And Gynecology, 2022. Dr. Hicks is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sundas Khan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, DICER1 Syndrome, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, and Splenectomy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    33
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    33
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology

    WellSpan Medical Oncology & Hematology - Sechler Family Cancer Center

    844 Tuck Street, Sechler Family Cancer Center, 
    Lebanon, PA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Biology was always my favorite subject. I was fascinated by the human body and the complex and extraordinary way that God created us. I also felt the need to help people and relieve suffering. Medicine felt like the right path for me. The reason I chose Oncology is that even though people believe it to be a depressing field, I believe it is a rewarding field. I get to help people and make a real difference in their lives. It is one of the few specialties that allows you to get to know your patients and their families well because you are seeing them on a routine basis. I am a people perWhat I want my patients to know about me:I want my patients to know that I don't like to give up and I keep challenging myself to do better. I am constantly reading and learning which is why I am board certified in four fields of medicine (internal medicine, hematology, oncology, hospice and palliative care). I strive to do the best possible for my patients, who I see as individuals and friends rather than customers. I am married with 3 wonderful children. Something interesting about me is that I speak Aramaic. It is one of the oldest spoken languages and the language of Jesus Christ. What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I love spending time with my family. I enjoy playing with my kids, attending their sporting events, and swimming. I like nature, which is why I decided to move from NJ/NY to the Lebanon area so that I can enjoy the open space, fresh air and hiking. My family and I love to travel in our free time. I also enjoy reading and watching football. Dr. Alnoor is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Alnoor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Medicine - 2012, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology - 2009, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology - 2009. Dr. Alnoor is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdullateef Abdulkareem is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Abdulkareem is board certified in Hematology, 2022, Medical Oncology, 2022, and Internal Medicine, 2018. Dr. Abdulkareem is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Johnson is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Nephrectomy. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Internal Medicine, 2022. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Hematology
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Hematology

    Good Samaritian Physician Services

    844 Tuck St, 
    Lebanon, PA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karla Ludwig is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ludwig is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Schnitzler Syndrome, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions

    Lancaster General Hospital

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Oyer is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Oyer is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    Wellspan Medical Oncology & Hematology-Wellspan Sechler Family Cancer Center

    844 Tuck St, 
    Lebanon, PA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruben Perez is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perez is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

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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 Lititz, PA?

    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 Lititz, PA?

    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 Lititz, PA?

    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 Lititz, PA?

    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 Lititz?

    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 Lititz, PA?

    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 Lititz, PA?

    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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