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Best Medical Oncology specialists in Virginia

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Medical Oncology · Virginia
Robert Dreicer

Robert Dreicer, M.D.

Deputy Director, UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center; Associate Director for Clinical Research; Professor of Medicine and Urology; Director, Solid Tumor Oncology; Section Head of Medical Oncology; Co-Director, Paul Mellon Urologic Institute

Oncology

Charlottesville, VA
Alexander Spira

Alexander Spira, M.D.

Director of the VCS Research Institute and the Phase I Trial Program, Dr

Oncology

Leesburg, VA
John McCarty

John McCarty, M.D.

Professor, Department of Internal Medicine; Director, Cellular Immunotherapies and Transplant Program, VCU Massey Cancer Center

Oncology

Richmond, VA
John Densmore

John Densmore, M.D.

Associate Dean for Admissions & Student Affairs, UVA School of Medicine; Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Division, University of Virginia

Oncology

Charlottesville, VA
Danijela Jelovac

Danijela Jelovac, MD

Assistant Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University

Oncology

Arlington, VA
Lei Peng

Lei Peng, M.D.

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatrics

Oncology

Fairfax, VA
Mary Hackney

Mary Hackney, M.D.

Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Medical Director of Community Oncology, VCU Massey Cancer Center

Oncology

Richmond, VA
Janakiraman Subramanian

Janakiraman Subramanian, MD

Director, Thoracic Oncology

Oncology

Falls Church, VA
Saveri Bhattacharya

Saveri Bhattacharya, D.O.

Co-Director, Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Operations

Oncology

Falls Church, VA
Anne Favret

Anne Favret, M.D.

Co-director, Breast Research

Oncology

Fairfax, VA
James Shaw

James Shaw, M.D.

Oncology

Richmond, VA
Ajay Dar

Ajay Dar, M.D.

Oncology

Leesburg, VA
Adam Cohen

Adam Cohen, MD

Co-Director, Neuro-Oncology Program and Director, Brain Tumor Research

Oncology

Falls Church, VA
Christina Annunziata

Christina Annunziata, M.D., PH.D.

Senior Vice President, Extramural Discovery Science

Oncology

Fairfax, VA
Matthew Whitehurst

Matthew Whitehurst, MD

Oncology

Fredericksburg, VA
Pranitha Naini

Pranitha Naini, MD

Medical Oncology, Hematology

Oncology

Potomac Falls, VA
John Wagner

John Wagner, M.D.

Oncology

Charlottesville, VA
Gordon Ginder

Gordon Ginder, M.D.

Professor, Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine

Oncology

Richmond, VA
Bindu Kanapuru

Bindu Kanapuru, MD

Associate Director, Cancer in Older Adults

Oncology

Fairfax, VA
Rangappa Rajendra

Rangappa Rajendra, M.D.

Medical Oncology

Oncology

Lansdowne, VA

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.
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