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Medical Oncology · California
Abinav Baweja, MD
Oncology
Pleasanton, CA
Samer Shihabi, M.D.
Oncology
Sacramento, CA
Seung-Yil Song, M.D.
Oncology
San Diego, CA
Danielle Atibalentja, M.D., PH.D.
Assistant Professor, Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care
Oncology
Stanford, CA
Oranus Mohammadi, MD
Oncology
Fresno, CA
David Tran, MD PHD
Co-Director, USC Brain Tumor Center; Chief, Neuro-Oncology; Professor of Neurosurgery and Neurology, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Oncology
Los Angeles, CA
Diana Hanna, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Oncology
Los Angeles, CA
Rohit Bose, M.D., PH.D.
Genitourinary Medical Oncology
Oncology
San Francisco, CA
Sunil Reddy, M.D.
Professor, Medicine - Oncology
Oncology
Stanford, CA
Giribala Patel, M.D.
Hematology Oncology
Oncology
Fullerton, CA
Nathaniel Myall, MD
Professor, Medicine - Oncology
Oncology
Stanford, CA
Niki Tank, MD
Oncology
Pasadena, CA
Sandra Algaze, MD
Oncology
Los Angeles, CA
Varsha Tulpule, M.D.
Oncology
Los Angeles, CA
Osagie Bello, M.D
Oncology
Brawley, CA
Armin Afshar, M.D.
Ocular Oncology
Oncology
San Francisco, CA
Michael Spinner, M.D.
Hematology
Oncology
Burlingame, CA
John Gordan, M.D., PH.D.
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
Oncology
San Francisco, CA
Peter Sayre, M.D.
Hematology Oncology
Oncology
San Francisco, CA
Michael Cheng, MD
Thoracic Medical Oncology
Oncology
San Francisco, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Medical Oncology oncologist do?
A Medical Oncology oncologist is a Oncology physician with focused training in the systemic treatment of cancer with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy. After completing Oncology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general oncologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Medical Oncology oncologist treat?
A Medical Oncology oncologist commonly treats breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, lymphomas, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer. Many also see closely related conditions within Oncology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general oncologist.
When should I see a Medical Oncology oncologist?
Consider seeing a Medical Oncology oncologist when you have a new cancer diagnosis or your treatment plan involves systemic therapy, when a primary care clinician or general oncologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Medical Oncology oncologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Medical Oncology oncologist different from a general oncologist?
Both are board-eligible oncologists, but a Medical Oncology oncologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the systemic treatment of cancer with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy. General oncologists treat a broad range of Oncology concerns; Medical Oncology oncologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, lymphomas, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer.
How does Convene match me with a top Medical Oncology oncologist?
Convene Health evaluates oncologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Medical Oncology oncologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.