25 of the Best Oncologists Near Me in enola, PA

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MediFind found 61 specialists near enola, PA

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    Expertise in
    38
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    38
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    3912 Trindle Road, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajesh Surapaneni is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Surapaneni is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Surapaneni is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    32
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    32
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    3912 Trindle Road, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lily Shah is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Anemia, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    3912 Trindle Road, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Margarita Gareis is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gareis is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Anemia, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Gareis is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    32
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    32
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    3912 Trindle Road, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kumudini N. Rao, MD, specializes in hematology oncology. She is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Rao completed her fellowships at the University of Arkansas College of Medicine, residency at Seton Hall University and medical degree at Gandhi Medical College. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Breast Cancer, and Anemia. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    41
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    41
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    4518 Union Deposit Road, Suite 201, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jihua Cheng is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, and Pulmonary Embolism. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    22
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Upmc Hillman Cancer Center At Upmc Outpatient Center

    2020 Technology Pkwy Ste 3200, 
    Mechanicsburg, PA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Reninger, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Pinnacle and is affiliated with UPMC Memorial, UPMC Lititz, UPMC Hanover, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Harrisburg. Dr. Reninger received his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his residency program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship program at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Reninger is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Urothelial Cancer. Dr. Reninger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Community Osteopathic

    4300 Londonderry Road, Suite 302, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rongrong Ge, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is certified in hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Harrisburg and is affiliated with UPMC Hanover, UPMC Lititz, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Memorial, UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Carlisle. She completed her residency program at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, medical school at Nantong Medical University and fellowship program at University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Ge is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Ge is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Mechanicsburg

    2020 Technology Parkway, Suite 3200, 
    Mechanicsburg, PA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaihong Mi, MD, PhD, specializes in hematology oncology and is certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Harrisburg and is affiliated with UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Hanover, UPMC Lititz, UPMC Memorial, UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Carlisle. She completed her residency program at Easton Hospital, medical school at Zhejiang University and fellowship program at Cleveland Clinic Education Foundation. Dr. Mi is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Pleural Tumor, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Mi is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Referral may be required

    PinnacleHealth Women's Cancer Center

    2020 Technology Parkway, Suite 3100, 
    Mechanicsburg, PA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Miller, DO, specializes in gynecologic oncology and obstetrics and gynecology and practices at PinnacleHealth Women's Cancer Center. He is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport. He completed his residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Miller is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Mechanicsburg

    2020 Technology Parkway, Suite 3200, 
    Mechanicsburg, PA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cindylou Connell, MD, specializes in medical oncology and is board-certified in medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center-Pinnacle and is affiliated with UPMC Northwest, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Connell completed her medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, residency program at Ohio State University Hospitals, and fellowship program at the University of Michigan Hospitals. Dr. Connell is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Connell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Mechanicsburg

    2020 Technology Parkway, Suite 3200, 
    Mechanicsburg, PA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Theresa Lee is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Community Osteopathic

    4300 Londonderry Road, Suite 305, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kit Lu, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and breast medical oncology and is certified in hematology, internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Harrisburg and is affiliated with UPMC West Shore, UPMC Memorial, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Community Osteopathic. She completed her fellowship program at National Institutes of Health, medical school at Florida State University and residency program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Lu is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Urology

    100 Corporate Ctr Drive, Suite 100, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Brooks, MD, is a fellowship-trained urologic oncologist with UPMC Urology of Central PA. He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma Tulsa School of Community Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Iowa, followed by his fellowship in cancer care at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Brooks’ clinical interests include urologic oncology, including cancers of the prostate, kidney, penis, testicle, and adrenal gland, with specific expertise in the treatment of bladder cancer. His interests also include kidney stones, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, lower urinary tract symptoms, erectile dysfunction, and LGBTQ+ care, including gender affirming orchiectomy. He has authored more than 30 papers, book chapters, and online articles on urologic oncology topics and is a member of American Urological Association and the Society of Urologic Oncology.  Outside of medicine, Dr. Brooks enjoys spending time with family, biking, hiking, kayaking, reading, and cooking.   LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Brooks is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn State Health Community Medical Group LLC

    3912 Trindle Rd, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Peroutka is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Peroutka is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    13
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    3912 Trindle Road, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas L. Wright, MD, specializes in hematology oncology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Wright completed his fellowship at Penn State College of Medicine and residency and medical degree at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Wright is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Penn State Health Medical Group Andrews Patel Hematology/Oncology

    3912 Trindle Road, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashok Maddukuri, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Harrisburg. Dr. Maddukuri received his medical degree from Guntur Medical College and completed his residency program and fellowship program at Penn State College of Medicine. Dr. Maddakuri is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia. Dr. Maddakuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Community Osteopathic

    4300 Londonderry Road, Suite 302, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Venkataraman Rajagopalan, MD, is a medical oncologist board-certified in hematology, medical oncology, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from Bangalore University, India and completed his residencies in Internal Medicine at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India and Englewood Hospital in New Jersey, followed by his fellowship in oncology-hematology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. In addition to traveling the world with his family, Dr. Rajagopalan is a tennis player and avid hiker, having hiked both the Smokey Mountains and the Himalayas with his wife. Dr. Rajagopalan is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Rajagopalan is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Mechanicsburg

    2020 Technology Parkway, Suite 3200, 
    Mechanicsburg, PA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott C. Felter, DO, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in oncology and hematology by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg, UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Memorial and UPMC Carlisle. Dr. Felter completed his fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, residency at Community General Osteopathic Hospital and medical degree at Michigan State University. Dr. Felter is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Felter is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Gynecologic Oncology

    2020 Technology Parkway, Suite 3100, 
    Mechanicsburg, PA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Fitzgerald, MD, specializes in gynecologic oncology and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at PinnacleHealth Women's Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Memorial, and UPMC Harrisburg. She completed medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine, fellowship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Fitzgerald is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer. Dr. Fitzgerald is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Bernstein is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bernstein is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), Hemophilia A, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Referral may be required

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monika Joshi is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Joshi is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Referral may be required

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chandra Belani is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Belani is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Referral may be required

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristina Truica is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Truica is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sinisa Dovat is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dovat is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Adult T-Cell Leukemia, and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

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

    Upg Erford Road

    101 Erford Rd Ste 101, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfred Leal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leal is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Polycythemia Vera, Follicular Lymphoma, and Lung Cancer.

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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 enola, 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 enola, 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 enola, 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 enola, 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 enola?

    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 enola, 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 enola, 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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