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Best Surgical Oncology specialists in Virginia

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Surgical Oncology · Virginia
Shawna Willey

Shawna Willey, MD

Peterson Chair of Breast Cancer Research; Professor of Medical Education, University of Virginia; Director, Breast Fellowship Program, Inova Schar Cancer Institute

Oncology

Falls Church, VA
David Brenin

David Brenin, MD

Chief, Division of Breast and Melanoma Surgery

Oncology

Charlottesville, VA
Lynn Dengel

Lynn Dengel, MD

Oncology

Charlottesville, VA
Kirsten Edmiston

Kirsten Edmiston, M.D.

Chief Surgical Quality Officer

Oncology

Falls Church, VA
Anneke Schroen

Anneke Schroen, MD

Oncology

Charlottesville, VA
Victor Zaydfudim

Victor Zaydfudim, M.D.

Oncology

Charlottesville, VA
Peter Learn

Peter Learn, MD

Mather Chair and Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Falls Church, VA
David Lee

David Lee, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Oncology

Falls Church, VA
Lucy De La Cruz

Lucy De La Cruz, M.D.

Chief of the Breast Surgery Program; Director, Ourisman Breast Center; Director, MedStar Breast Health Program

Oncology

Fairfax, VA
Sanjoy Saha

Sanjoy Saha, M.D.

VTC Faculty

Oncology

Roanoke, VA
Todd Bauer

Todd Bauer, M.D.

Oncology

Charlottesville, VA
Mary Guye

Mary Guye, M.D.

Chief of Surgical Oncology (U.S. Air Force, retired)

Oncology

Hampton, VA
Marybeth Hughes

Marybeth Hughes, MD

Chief of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery; Professor of Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School

Oncology

Norfolk, VA
Shannon Tierney

Shannon Tierney, MD, MS

Medical Director, Breast Program

Oncology

Fishersville, VA
Brian Kaplan

Brian Kaplan, M.D.

Oncology

Richmond, VA
Lindy Rosal

Lindy Rosal, M.D.

Surgery

Oncology

Woodbridge, VA
Matthew Hueman

Matthew Hueman, M.D.

Oncology

Reston, VA

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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