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    Oncologist Search Results

    MediFind found 200 specialists near Alton, IL

    Location:
    Alton, IL, US
    200 providers found
    Expertise in
    49
    conditions

    Dr. Manpreet K. Sandhu
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    49
    conditions

    Dr. Manpreet K. Sandhu
    Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

    Osf Multi-Specialty Group

    2 Saint Anthonys Way, Suite 205, 
    Alton, IL 
     (1.3 mi)
    618-462-2222
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Manpreet Sandhu is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Sandhu is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Laryngeal Cancer.

    Expertise in
    40
    conditions

    Dr. Robert D. Siegel
    Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
    40
    conditions

    Dr. Robert D. Siegel
    Oncology | Hematology

    Washington University Physicians In Illinois, Inc

    1 Memorial Dr, 
    Alton, IL 
     (1.5 mi)
    618-463-7311
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Siegel is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Siegel is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Siegel is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    23
    conditions

    Dr. Alfred O. Greco
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions

    Dr. Alfred O. Greco
    Oncology

    Washington University Physicians In Illinois, Inc

    1 Memorial Dr, 
    Alton, IL 
     (1.5 mi)
    314-362-8200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Alfred Greco is an Oncologist in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Greco is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Dr. Greco is currently accepting new patients.

    John F. Dipersio
    Expertise in
    36
    conditions

    Dr. John F. Dipersio
    Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    36
    conditions

    Dr. John F. Dipersio
    Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (17.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    John Dipersio is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dipersio is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Dipersio is currently accepting new patients.

    Ravi Vij
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions

    Dr. Ravi Vij
    Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
    21
    conditions

    Dr. Ravi Vij
    Oncology | Hematology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (17.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Vij is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Vij is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Vij is currently accepting new patients.

    Saiama N. Waqar
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    Dr. Saiama N. Waqar
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    17
    conditions

    Dr. Saiama N. Waqar
    Oncology

    Washington University

    10 Hospital Dr, Fl 2, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
     (22.3 mi)
    314-916-9330
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saiama Waqar is an Oncologist in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Waqar is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Waqar is currently accepting new patients.

    Andrea Wang-Gillam
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions

    Dr. Andrea Wang-Gillam
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions

    Dr. Andrea Wang-Gillam
    Oncology

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (18.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Wang-Gillam is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wang-Gillam is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Wang-Gillam is currently accepting new patients.

    Foluso O. Ademuyiwa
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions

    Dr. Foluso O. Ademuyiwa
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions

    Dr. Foluso O. Ademuyiwa
    Oncology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (17.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Foluso Ademuyiwa is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ademuyiwa is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Ademuyiwa is currently accepting new patients.

    Gerald P. Linette
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions

    Dr. Gerald P. Linette
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions

    Dr. Gerald P. Linette
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    4921 Parkview Pl, 7th Floor, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (17.9 mi)
    314-747-1171
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Linette is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Linette is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Expertise in
    41
    conditions

    Dr. Camille N. Abboud
    Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
    41
    conditions

    Dr. Camille N. Abboud
    Oncology | Hematology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (17.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Camille Abboud is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Abboud is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Abboud is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    38
    conditions

    Dr. Brian Van Tine
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    38
    conditions

    Dr. Brian Van Tine
    Oncology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (17.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Brian Van Tine is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Van Tine is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor.

    Expertise in
    33
    conditions

    Dr. Nancy L. Bartlett
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    33
    conditions

    Dr. Nancy L. Bartlett
    Oncology

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (18.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Bartlett is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bartlett is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Bartlett is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    32
    conditions

    Dr. Amanda F. Cashen
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    32
    conditions

    Dr. Amanda F. Cashen
    Oncology

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (18.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Cashen is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Cashen is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cashen is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    32
    conditions

    Dr. Premal H. Thaker
    Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    32
    conditions

    Dr. Premal H. Thaker
    Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave Campus Box, 8064 Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecol, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (18.8 mi)
    314-747-8274
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Premal Thaker is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Thaker is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Thaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    31
    conditions

    Dr. Douglas R. Adkins
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    31
    conditions

    Dr. Douglas R. Adkins
    Oncology

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (18.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Adkins is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Adkins is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Adkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    30
    conditions

    Dr. Brad S. Kahl
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions

    Dr. Brad S. Kahl
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (17.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Kahl is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kahl is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Follicular Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kahl is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    30
    conditions

    Dr. Geoffrey L. Uy
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Expertise in
    30
    conditions

    Dr. Geoffrey L. Uy
    Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (18.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Geoffrey Uy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Uy is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Uy is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    29
    conditions

    Dr. David G. Mutch
    Gynecologic Oncology
    Expertise in
    29
    conditions

    Dr. David G. Mutch
    Gynecologic Oncology
    4921 Parkview Pl, Div Obgyn Gynecologic Oncology, Ste 13c, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (17.9 mi)
    314-362-3181
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mutch is a Gynecologic Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mutch is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Mutch is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    28
    conditions

    Dr. Angela Hirbe
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    28
    conditions

    Dr. Angela Hirbe
    Oncology

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (18.2 mi)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Hirbe is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hirbe has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Fibrosarcoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Neurofibromatosis.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions

    Dr. Mark L. Sundermeyer
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions

    Dr. Mark L. Sundermeyer
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology | Hematology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, Fl 7, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (17.9 mi)
    800-647-2098
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Sundermeyer is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sundermeyer is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Sundermeyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions

    Dr. Armin Ghobadi
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions

    Dr. Armin Ghobadi
    Oncology

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (18.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Armin Ghobadi is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ghobadi is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Ghobadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    26
    conditions

    Dr. Benjamin R. Tan
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    26
    conditions

    Dr. Benjamin R. Tan
    Oncology

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (18.2 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Tan is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tan is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    24
    conditions

    Dr. Mia C. Weiss
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    24
    conditions

    Dr. Mia C. Weiss
    Oncology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (17.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mia Weiss is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Angiosarcoma of the Scalp. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    23
    conditions

    Dr. Andrea R. Hagemann
    Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions

    Dr. Andrea R. Hagemann
    Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave Campus Box, 8064 Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecol, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (18.8 mi)
    314-747-8274
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrea Hagemann is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hagemann is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Hagemann is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    23
    conditions

    Dr. Neha Mehta-Shah
    Oncology
    Expertise in
    23
    conditions

    Dr. Neha Mehta-Shah
    Oncology

    Washington University

    10 Barnes W Dr, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (21.4 mi)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neha Mehta-Shah is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mehta-Shah has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, T-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mehta-Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is an oncologist?         

    An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer. There are different types of oncologists who focus on specific kinds of treatments. Here are some examples: 

    • Medical oncologists use medications like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies to fight cancer. 
    • Surgical oncologists perform operations to remove cancerous tumors or tissue. 
    • Radiation oncologists use high-energy radiation to destroy cancer cells. 
    • Pediatric oncologists focus on treating children and teens with cancer. 
    • Geriatric oncologists work with people with cancer who are 65 and older. 
    • Gynecologic oncologists treat cancers in reproductive organs for individuals assigned female at birth. 
    • Hematologist-oncologists treat cancers of the blood, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. 

    Why am I being referred to an oncologist?     

    You may be referred to an oncologist if your primary care doctor suspects you have cancer or another serious condition that requires specialized treatment. Oncologists are experts in diagnosing and treating cancer, but they also manage other conditions like blood disorders or abnormal cell growths that aren’t cancerous. For example, some people are referred to a hematologist-oncologist for issues with blood cells.  

    What tests are performed by an oncologist? 

    Oncologists use a variety of tests to help diagnose cancer and other serious conditions. These tests help them understand what stage the cancer is in or if the cancer has spread. Common tests include: 

    • Blood tests to check for abnormal cells, proteins, or other markers that might suggest cancer. 
    • Biopsies, where a small tissue sample is taken from a suspected area to check for cancer cells. 
    • Imaging tests like CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, and PET scans, which help oncologists get a detailed picture of what’s happening inside the body.

    What treatments are available to me?   

    The type of treatment you receive depends on the kind of cancer, its stage, and your overall health. Treatment usually begins soon after diagnosis, depending on how quickly care needs to start. Your oncologist will guide you through the different treatment options and help you decide on the best approach. 

    Some common treatments include: 

    The type of treatment you receive depends on the kind of cancer, its stage, and your overall health. Treatment usually begins soon after diagnosis, depending on how quickly care needs to start. Your oncologist will guide you through the different treatment options and help you decide on the best approach. 

    Some common treatments include: 

    • Chemotherapy, which uses drugs to kill cancer cells. 
    • Radiation therapy, which uses high-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells. 
    • Surgery, where tumors or cancerous tissue are physically removed from the body. 
    • Immunotherapy, which helps boost your immune system to fight cancer. 
    • Targeted therapy, which attacks specific changes in cancer cells that help them grow. 

    When should I see an Oncologist near Alton, IL?

    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 Alton, IL?

    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 do I find the best Oncologist near Alton, IL?

    You can find an Oncologist in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:


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    How does MediFind rank Oncologists near Alton, IL?

    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 Alton, IL?

    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 Alton?

    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 Alton, IL?

    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 Alton, IL?

    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. 

    What are the most common health conditions that an Oncologist near Alton, IL might treat?

    Bladder Cancer
    Breast Cancer
    Colorectal Cancer
    Leukemia
    Liver Cancer
    Lung Cancer
    Melanoma
    Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
    Pancreatic Cancer
    Prostate Cancer
    Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
    Thyroid Cancer

    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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