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Surgical Oncology · California

Joel Baumgartner, MD

Oncology

La Jolla, CA

Irene Wapnir, M.D.

Professor of Surgery, Director of Breast Fellowship Program

Oncology

Palo Alto, CA

Julie Sosa, MD

Leon Goldman, MD Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Chair, Department of Surgery

Oncology

San Francisco, CA

Lawrence Wagman, MD

Oncology

Upland, CA

Allan Pantuck, MD

Professor of Urology; Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, UCLA Urology

Oncology

Los Angeles, CA

Maheswari Senthil, M.D.

Professor of Surgery; Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology; Director, Peritoneal Malignancy Program; John Wayne Cancer Foundation Endowed Chair in Surgery

Oncology

Orange, CA

Elizabeth Wick, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology

Oncology

San Francisco, CA

Diana Farmer, MD

Distinguished Professor and Pearl Stamps Stewart Chair of Surgery; Chair, Department of Surgery; Surgeon-in-Chief, UC Davis Children’s Hospital

Oncology

Sacramento, CA

Michele Carpenter, M.D.

Medical Director, St. Joseph’s Breast Program, The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Oncology

Orange, CA

Byrne Lee, MD

Clinical Professor of Surgery; Director, Regional Cancer Therapies

Oncology

Stanford, CA

Carlie Thompson, M.D.

Associate Professor of Surgery, Breast Surgical Oncology, UCLA Health

Oncology

Burbank, CA

Amanda Kirane, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Director of Cutaneous Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Stanford, CA

Robert Randall, MD

Professor and Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; The David Linn Endowed Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Davis Health

Oncology

Chico, CA

John Yim, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Oncology

Duarte, CA

Marc Attiyeh, MD

Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Pasadena, CA

William Conway, MD

Director, Surgical Oncology, Ridley-Tree Cancer Center

Oncology

Santa Barbara, CA

Melanie Goldfarb, MD

General Surgery

Oncology

Santa Monica, CA

Leslie Memsic, M.D.

Surgical Oncologist

Oncology

Beverly Hills, CA

Claire Graves, M.D.

Oncology

Sacramento, CA

June Peng, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of HPB-GISS, UCSF

Oncology

Walnut Creek, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Surgical Oncology oncologist do?

A Surgical Oncology oncologist is a Oncology physician with focused training in the surgical management of cancer, including complex tumor resections and reconstructive procedures. 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 Surgical Oncology oncologist treat?

A Surgical Oncology oncologist commonly treats breast cancer surgery, soft tissue sarcomas, melanoma, thyroid and endocrine tumors, and complex abdominal tumors. 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 Surgical Oncology oncologist?

Consider seeing a Surgical Oncology oncologist when surgery is part of your cancer treatment plan, 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 Surgical Oncology oncologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.

How is a Surgical Oncology oncologist different from a general oncologist?

Both are board-eligible oncologists, but a Surgical Oncology oncologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the surgical management of cancer, including complex tumor resections and reconstructive procedures. General oncologists treat a broad range of Oncology concerns; Surgical 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 surgery, soft tissue sarcomas, melanoma, thyroid and endocrine tumors, and complex abdominal tumors.

How does Convene match me with a top Surgical 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 Surgical Oncology oncologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.

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