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Surgical Oncology · California

Steven Chen, M.D.

Director of Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Encinitas, CA

Kimberly Dalal, MD

Oncology

Burlingame, CA

Soroush Ramin, M.D.

Urologic Oncology

Oncology

North Hollywood, CA

Eric Nakakura, MD

Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology

Oncology

San Francisco, CA

Hanmin Lee, MD

Director, UCSF Fetal Treatment Center; Surgeon-in-Chief, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

Oncology

San Francisco, CA

Jason Cohen, M.D.

Founder, The Surgery Group of Los Angeles; Co-Director, The Breast Center at The Surgery Group of Los Angeles

Oncology

Los Angeles, CA

Kristi Funk, M.D.

Medical Director, Pink Lotus Breast Center

Oncology

Beverly Hills, CA

Hany Farid, MD

General Surgery

Oncology

Mission Hills, CA

Jane Kakkis, M.D.

Director, Breast Center

Oncology

Fountain Valley, CA

Emily Finlayson, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology

Oncology

San Francisco, CA

Anne Wallace, M.D.

Oncology

San Diego, CA

Alexander Christ, M.D.

Oncology

Los Angeles, CA

Anton Bilchik, M.D., PH.D., M.B.A.

Chief of General Surgery and Professor of Surgery

Oncology

Santa Monica, CA

Chi Viet, MD, DDS, PHD

Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oncology

Loma Linda, CA

Babak Eghbalieh, MD FACS

Director of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery and Director of Robotic Surgery, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

Oncology

Porter Ranch, CA

Ajay Maker, MD

Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology

Oncology

San Francisco, CA

Geoffrey Krampitz, M.D., PH.D.

Oncology

San Mateo, CA

Lincoln Snyder, M.D.

Oncology

Newport Beach, CA

Diego Vicente, M.D.

Oncology

San Diego, CA

Yanghee Woo, M.D.

Director of International Surgery; Director, Gastroenterology Minimally Invasive Therapy Program

Oncology

Duarte, 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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