25 of the Best Oncologists Near Me in Charleston, SC

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MediFind found 98 specialists near Charleston, SC

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98 providers found
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    MUSC Health Gynecology Oncology At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

    1280 Hospital Drive, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Whitney Graybill joined MUSC Women's Care as a gynecologist oncologist in 2010. Dr. Graybill graduated undergrad from Vanderbilt University. She graduated medical school from Quillen College of Medicine in Tennessee and residency at the University of Alabama. Dr. Graybill completed her fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her interests include minimally invasive robotic surgery, clinical trials, and translational ovarian cancer research. Dr. Graybill is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Oophorectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Graybill is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Hematology Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Thai Ho has been caring for patients affected by genitourinary cancers for over 10 years. His area of expertise and the focus of his research is in treating kidney and bladder cancers. He also sees patients with kidney, bladder, upper tract urothelial, and prostate cancers, as well as patients affected by hereditary cancer syndromes. Dr. Ho completed the Baylor College of Medicine Physician Scientist Program in 2006, internal medicine residency at Washington University in St. Louis in 2009, and Medical Oncology Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2012.Dr. Ho's research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense to better match cancer patients with targeted therapies by using precision medicine approaches to identify a cancer's unique vulnerabilities. At MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, Dr. Ho is the Director of Precision Medicine and an Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology \& Oncology. Prior to joining MUSC, Dr. Ho was an Associate Professor faculty the Mayo Clinic where he was a member of the Center for Individualized Medicine Epigenomics Group, Genomic Tumor Board, and von Hippel-Lindau Clinic. Dr. Ho is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Expertise in
    44
    conditions
    Expertise in
    44
    conditions

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Lindhorst is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lindhorst is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Expertise in
    37
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    37
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Stuart is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Stuart is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions

    Complementary Cancer Care Inc.

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lilly is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lilly is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Prostatectomy.

    Expertise in
    42
    conditions
    Expertise in
    42
    conditions

    MUSC Health Telehealth Clinic - Charleston

    169 Ashley Avenue, 2nd Floor, H268, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Daniel Landau is a board certified Hematologist/Oncologist. He has been in practice since 2011. Dr. Landau obtained his medical degree and residency from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and then completed his hematology/oncology fellowship at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute (previously a part of MD Anderson). Dr. Landau's has been at the forefront of managing both benign and malignant conditions. He has also served in a number of roles beyond being a clinician including the institution of a telehealth service within Orlando Health. He now joins MUSC in a telehealth role. Dr. Landau has also provided a major role in medical education, having trained physicians for more than a decade. Dr. Landau has been published/ presented research within the New England Journal of Medicine, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American society of Hematology. Dr. Landau is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Landau is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions

    MUSC Health Hematology Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kevin Becker is a medical oncologist who cares for patients with genitourinary cancers, including prostate, kidney and bladder. Dr. Becker received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2004. He completed an Internal Medicine residency and a Hematology and Oncology fellowship at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. In 2020, he received a Master of Medical Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University. He completed the Northwell Health Physician Leadership Development Program in 2021. Dr. Becker's research aims to expand and improve treatment options through cancer treatment clinical trials.Before joining MUSC, Dr. Becker was the Medical Director of the Maimonides Cancer Center in Brooklyn, New York, and Chief of the Regional Division of Hematology and Oncology for Maimonides and Downstate Health Sciences University. Dr. Becker is the Director of Oncology Infusion and Ambulatory Services at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Dr. Becker is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Familial Wilms Tumor 2.

    Expertise in
    25
    conditions
    Expertise in
    25
    conditions

    MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 86 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Theodore S. Gourdin is a board-certified oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancer. He has a particular interest in treating urothelial cancer of the bladder.His medical degree was awarded by the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine and his fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center. ,Dr. Gourdin is accepting patients at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in downtown Charleston. Dr. Gourdin is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Gourdin is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    16
    conditions
    Expertise in
    16
    conditions

    MUSC Health Hematology Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mariam Alexander is a physician in the Hematology/Oncology division. Her clinical and research interests are in solid tumor biology, with a special focus on lung cancer and targeted therapies. Her mission is to improve access to state of the art, personalized care for cancer patients and support them through their challenging diagnoses.She earned her Ph.D. in molecular biology and genetics at the University of Toronto, Canada. Her training in hematology and oncology was done at the Montefiore Medical Center in NYC. Prior to that, she did her medical training at Saba University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Nephrectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Oncology | Ophthalmology
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Oncology | Ophthalmology

    MUSC Health Ophthalmology At Storm Eye Institute

    167 Ashley Ave, 4th Floor, 2nd Floor, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Magrath, MD, specializes in Ocular Oncology, and Ophthalmology and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Magrath is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL). Dr. Magrath is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions

    MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Brescia, MD, MA, specializes in Breast Cancer, and Medical Oncology and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Brescia is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Brescia is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    MUSC Health Hematology Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Coltoff, M.D. received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, followed by a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at New York Presbyterian - Columbia, both in New York. His clinical and research focus is on hematologic malignancies, particularly myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). He has been published as a clinical investigator and received an American Society of Hematology (ASH) award for developing research scientists. Dr. Coltoff is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    Expertise in
    29
    conditions

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Cooper is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Cooper is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, and Prostatectomy.

    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    Expertise in
    29
    conditions

    Carolina Center Of Gynecological Oncology PA

    1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd Ste 110, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Jennings is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Jennings is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Oophorectomy.

    Expertise in
    29
    conditions
    Expertise in
    29
    conditions

    Carolina Center Of Gynecological Oncology PA

    1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd Ste 110, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ward Katsanis is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Katsanis is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions

    Complementary Cancer Care Inc.

    86 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul O'brien is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. O'brien is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Expertise in
    27
    conditions
    Expertise in
    27
    conditions

    Institute For Applied Neurosciences

    96 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Istvan Takacs is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Takacs is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Acoustic Neuroma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Expertise in
    21
    conditions
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harry Clarke is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Clarke is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Expertise in
    18
    conditions
    Expertise in
    18
    conditions

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Thiers is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Thiers is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita, and Psoriasis.

    Expertise in
    17
    conditions
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Keane is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Keane is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Hematology | Oncology

    MUSC Health University Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenny Riley is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Riley is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Expertise in
    11
    conditions
    Expertise in
    11
    conditions

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wrangle is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Wrangle is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shayla Bergmann is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Bergmann is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin SC Disease, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Sherman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Sherman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mahvi is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Mahvi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

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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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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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