Lung Cancer Specialists in Portland, OR
4 verified specialists treating lung cancer are listed for Portland, Oregon. Profiles cover focus areas including Thoracic Oncology, Hematology & Oncology, and Medical Oncology. Common hospital affiliations include VA Portland Health Care System, Oregon Health & Science University, and Providence Portland Medical Center.


Christopher Slatore, MD
Co-Director, Lung Cancer Screening Program
Pulmonology
Portland, OR20+ years290+ pubs
Thoracic Oncology


Rachel Sanborn, MD
Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program; Medical Director, Phase I Clinical Trials Program, Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, Providence Cancer Institute
Hematology
Portland, OR20+ years
Thoracic OncologyHematology & OncologyMedical Oncology


Rick Balestra, M.D.
Pulmonary Critical Care
Pulmonology
Portland, OR20+ years7+ pubs
Interventional Pulmonology


Aaron Trimble, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Pulmonology
Portland, OR15+ years34+ pubs
COPD & Emphysema
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of lung cancer specialists in Portland built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Lung Cancer as a clinical focus area and whose practice city is Portland, Oregon. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a lung cancer specialist?
Start with clinical fit. Specialists on this page include focus areas like Thoracic Oncology, Hematology & Oncology, and Medical Oncology. Then compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to lung cancer.
Are these lung cancer specialists accepting new patients in Portland?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Lung Cancer?
Lung Cancer is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches lung cancer care.