Treatments > Mesothelioma Doctors
Decades ago, doctors were just starting to learn all the facts about mesothelioma. For many years, little was mentioned about the disease and those who developed it often stumped family doctors who just weren't sure why their patients had suddenly become so very ill. Today, much more is known about the disease, why it develops, and what to do to treat it.
Though this asbestos-caused cancer is rare in comparison to other types of cancer, as diagnosed cases continued to grow throughout the last 20-30 years, a number of specialists have taken up the cause and have become experts in the diagnosis and treatment of this aggressive disease.
These top mesothelioma doctors won't be the first medical professional that most patients see. Generally, a patient's family doctor is the first to suspect the disease and, after several imaging tests and a definitive diagnosis, he/she passes the meso patient on to an oncologist that may be located in the region where the patient lives. While most oncologists are familiar with mesothelioma, because of the rarity of the disease not all of them have had experience treating this type of cancer.
Because of that, some patients prefer to seek out the country's top mesothelioma experts in order to receive the highest quality of care possible. In most cases, these doctors are located in larger cities at some of the nation's best hospitals, often those associated with top-notch universities and research centers. These doctors have forged a reputation based on their knowledge and exemplary care. Often, many of them are equally as involved in research as they are in patient care, meaning that they are able to provide mesothelioma patients with the latest information on treatment, clinical trials, and other particulars of the disease.
We offer a list of top doctors in our complimentary packet that may be able to help guide you in your journey. The packet also contains information about treatment that many patients wish to review before meeting with a doctor to prepare questions and gain knowledge about the process. To receive your packet overnight, please click here.
In some instances, these mesothelioma doctors are not oncologists at all, though they are well-versed in cancer treatment. Many are pulmonologists - doctors that deal specifically with diseases of the lungs. Others might be thoracic surgeons - health professionals who specialize in performing surgery that addresses conditions of the lungs, chest wall, esophagus, and diaphragm. Which of these individuals a patient sees will largely depend on the individual case, but all can offer the best care possible once they become familiar with the person's disease and its particulars.
Because top mesothelioma doctors aren't located in every small town in the U.S., including some that have been greatly touched by the disease due to local industry, many individuals choose to travel to the closest large hospital and take advantage of the mesothelioma experts there. Usually, that involves additional expenses including travel, lodging, meals, etc., but many deem the extra expense to be well worth the money spent. In many cases, hospitals assist out-of-town patients in finding affordable accommodations during their stay and some hospitals even offer their own lodging options for patients who have traveled a great distance for care. Potential patients should call a hospital social worker for more information on such programs.
Patients should also check with their medical insurance carriers before making decisions about treatment with any of the doctors listed below. All insurance is different and some policies may actually cover travel and other expenses involved in seeing one of these mesothelioma experts. Again, an administrator in the doctor's office or hospital personnel may be able to help determine what is covered and what is not.
Meeting with a doctor before making a definitive choice is often a good idea. Though he/she may be an expert in the field of mesothelioma, patients should strive to choose someone with whom they believe they can work well. Having a good rapport with your doctor is essential in building trust and open lines of communication are certainly a must. Take time to interview a doctor before making a final decision.
The following includes a list of the nation's top doctors who treat mesothelioma patients, organized by state.
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
701 Princeton Avenue SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 783-3000/3700
P. O. Box 951741
Los Angeles, California 90095-1741
(310) 794.7333
rcameron@mednet.ucla.edu
Dr. David Jablons
UCSF Mt. Zion Medical Center
2330 Post St., Suite 420
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 885-3882
Dr. Theirry Jahan
2356 Sutter, 7th FL
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 567-5581
Dr. Mark Lischner
2 Medical Plaza, Suite 100
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 786-7498
Yale University School of Medicine
Occupational and Environmental
135 College St., 3rd floor
New Haven, CT 06510-2483
Jack A. Elias, M.D.
Pulmonary Medicine
Yale Cancer Center
Michael Grey, M.D.
UConn Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
Bruce G. Haffty, M.D.
Therapeutic Radiology
Yale Cancer Center
Graeme L. Hammond, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Therapy
Yale Cancer Center
Michael Kashgarian, M.D.
Pathology
Yale Cancer Center
Ronald Ponn, M.D.
Thoracic Surgeon
333 Orchard St., Suite 107
New Haven, CT 06511
Carrie A. Redlich, M.D., M.P.H.
Occupational Medicine
Yale Cancer Center
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
At The University of South Florida
12902 Magnolia Dr.
Tampa, FL 33612
John Ruckdeschel, M.D.
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL 33612-9497
Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery / Associate Professor of Surgery and Oncology
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 North Wolfe St.
Baltimore, MD 21287
(410) 614-3891
Pulmonary Pathologist
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA 02114
David Sugarbaker, M.D.
Dana Farber Cancer Institute & Brighams & Womens Hospital
75 Francis St.
Boston, MA 02115
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave.
New York, NY 10021
Philippe A. Chihanian, M.D.
Mt. Sinai Hospital
5 East 98 St.
New York, NY 10029
(212) 241-6368
David Ilson, M.D.
Borys Mychalczak, M.D.
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Dr. Valerie Rusch
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave.
New York, NY 10021
(212) 639.5873
ruschv@mskcc.org
Harvey Pass, M.D.
NYU Medical Center
School of Medicine
530 First Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-7300
Stephen Rush, M.D.
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, NY
Roman Perez-Soler, M.D.
New York University Kaplan Cancer Center
550 First Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-8043
(212) 263-6485
Robert N. Taub, M.D.
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Program Director
Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital
Atchley Pavilion Room 907
161 Fort Washington Ave.
New York, NY
Associate Professor of Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
DUMC Box 3617
3582 Duke Hospital South
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 684-3683
harpo002@mc.duke.edu
University of Pennsylvania
4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662.7538
Kaiser@mail.med.upenn.edu
Pulmonary Medicine
109 Beechwood Ave.
Pawtucket, RI
David Kern, M.D.
Memorial Hospital of RI
Occupational Health Clinic
111 Brewster St.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
John Pella, M.D.
St. Joseph Hospital
Pulmonary Fatima Unit
200 High Service Ave.
North Providence, RI 02904
S.T. Sambandan, M.D.
Oncologist
1180 Hope St.
Bristol, RI
Anthony Testa M.D.
Oncologist
100 Highland Ave.
Providence, RI 02904
SC
Thompson Cancer Center
Knoxville, TN
(423) 541-1812
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd., P.O. Box 39
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 792-7959
P.O. Box 356310
1959 NE Pacific
Seattle, WA 98195-6310
(206) 543-3093
Department of the Army
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Washington, DC 20306
Dr. Paul Sugarbaker
Sugarbaker Oncology Associates, P.C.
110 Irving St., NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-3908
H. Ian Robins, M.D.
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
These top mesothelioma doctors won't be the first medical professional that most patients see. Generally, a patient's family doctor is the first to suspect the disease and, after several imaging tests and a definitive diagnosis, he/she passes the meso patient on to an oncologist that may be located in the region where the patient lives. While most oncologists are familiar with mesothelioma, because of the rarity of the disease not all of them have had experience treating this type of cancer.
Because of that, some patients prefer to seek out the country's top mesothelioma experts in order to receive the highest quality of care possible. In most cases, these doctors are located in larger cities at some of the nation's best hospitals, often those associated with top-notch universities and research centers. These doctors have forged a reputation based on their knowledge and exemplary care. Often, many of them are equally as involved in research as they are in patient care, meaning that they are able to provide mesothelioma patients with the latest information on treatment, clinical trials, and other particulars of the disease.
We offer a list of top doctors in our complimentary packet that may be able to help guide you in your journey. The packet also contains information about treatment that many patients wish to review before meeting with a doctor to prepare questions and gain knowledge about the process. To receive your packet overnight, please click here.
In some instances, these mesothelioma doctors are not oncologists at all, though they are well-versed in cancer treatment. Many are pulmonologists - doctors that deal specifically with diseases of the lungs. Others might be thoracic surgeons - health professionals who specialize in performing surgery that addresses conditions of the lungs, chest wall, esophagus, and diaphragm. Which of these individuals a patient sees will largely depend on the individual case, but all can offer the best care possible once they become familiar with the person's disease and its particulars.
Because top mesothelioma doctors aren't located in every small town in the U.S., including some that have been greatly touched by the disease due to local industry, many individuals choose to travel to the closest large hospital and take advantage of the mesothelioma experts there. Usually, that involves additional expenses including travel, lodging, meals, etc., but many deem the extra expense to be well worth the money spent. In many cases, hospitals assist out-of-town patients in finding affordable accommodations during their stay and some hospitals even offer their own lodging options for patients who have traveled a great distance for care. Potential patients should call a hospital social worker for more information on such programs.
Patients should also check with their medical insurance carriers before making decisions about treatment with any of the doctors listed below. All insurance is different and some policies may actually cover travel and other expenses involved in seeing one of these mesothelioma experts. Again, an administrator in the doctor's office or hospital personnel may be able to help determine what is covered and what is not.
Meeting with a doctor before making a definitive choice is often a good idea. Though he/she may be an expert in the field of mesothelioma, patients should strive to choose someone with whom they believe they can work well. Having a good rapport with your doctor is essential in building trust and open lines of communication are certainly a must. Take time to interview a doctor before making a final decision.
The following includes a list of the nation's top doctors who treat mesothelioma patients, organized by state.
Alabama
James W. Ballard, M.D.Princeton Baptist Medical Center
701 Princeton Avenue SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 783-3000/3700
California
Dr. Robert CameronP. O. Box 951741
Los Angeles, California 90095-1741
(310) 794.7333
rcameron@mednet.ucla.edu
Dr. David Jablons
UCSF Mt. Zion Medical Center
2330 Post St., Suite 420
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 885-3882
Dr. Theirry Jahan
2356 Sutter, 7th FL
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 567-5581
Dr. Mark Lischner
2 Medical Plaza, Suite 100
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 786-7498
Connecticut
Mark Cullen, M.D.Yale University School of Medicine
Occupational and Environmental
135 College St., 3rd floor
New Haven, CT 06510-2483
Jack A. Elias, M.D.
Pulmonary Medicine
Yale Cancer Center
Michael Grey, M.D.
UConn Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
Bruce G. Haffty, M.D.
Therapeutic Radiology
Yale Cancer Center
Graeme L. Hammond, M.D.
Cardiothoracic Therapy
Yale Cancer Center
Michael Kashgarian, M.D.
Pathology
Yale Cancer Center
Ronald Ponn, M.D.
Thoracic Surgeon
333 Orchard St., Suite 107
New Haven, CT 06511
Carrie A. Redlich, M.D., M.P.H.
Occupational Medicine
Yale Cancer Center
Florida
Lary A. Robinson, M.D.H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
At The University of South Florida
12902 Magnolia Dr.
Tampa, FL 33612
John Ruckdeschel, M.D.
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL 33612-9497
Maryland
Stephen C. Yang, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.C.C.P.Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery / Associate Professor of Surgery and Oncology
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 North Wolfe St.
Baltimore, MD 21287
(410) 614-3891
Massachusetts
Richard Kraiden, M.D.Pulmonary Pathologist
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA 02114
David Sugarbaker, M.D.
Dana Farber Cancer Institute & Brighams & Womens Hospital
75 Francis St.
Boston, MA 02115
New York
Manjit Bains, M.D.Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave.
New York, NY 10021
Philippe A. Chihanian, M.D.
Mt. Sinai Hospital
5 East 98 St.
New York, NY 10029
(212) 241-6368
David Ilson, M.D.
Borys Mychalczak, M.D.
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Dr. Valerie Rusch
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave.
New York, NY 10021
(212) 639.5873
ruschv@mskcc.org
Harvey Pass, M.D.
NYU Medical Center
School of Medicine
530 First Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-7300
Stephen Rush, M.D.
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, NY
Roman Perez-Soler, M.D.
New York University Kaplan Cancer Center
550 First Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-8043
(212) 263-6485
Robert N. Taub, M.D.
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Program Director
Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital
Atchley Pavilion Room 907
161 Fort Washington Ave.
New York, NY
North Carolina
Dr. David H. Harpole, Jr.Associate Professor of Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
DUMC Box 3617
3582 Duke Hospital South
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 684-3683
harpo002@mc.duke.edu
Pennsylvania
Dr. Larry KaiserUniversity of Pennsylvania
4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662.7538
Kaiser@mail.med.upenn.edu
Rhode Island
David Ettensohn, M.D.Pulmonary Medicine
109 Beechwood Ave.
Pawtucket, RI
David Kern, M.D.
Memorial Hospital of RI
Occupational Health Clinic
111 Brewster St.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
John Pella, M.D.
St. Joseph Hospital
Pulmonary Fatima Unit
200 High Service Ave.
North Providence, RI 02904
S.T. Sambandan, M.D.
Oncologist
1180 Hope St.
Bristol, RI
Anthony Testa M.D.
Oncologist
100 Highland Ave.
Providence, RI 02904
South Carolina
James Bradof, M.D.SC
Tennessee
Spencer McCachren, M.D.Thompson Cancer Center
Knoxville, TN
(423) 541-1812
Texas
Department Of Clinical InvestigationUniversity of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd., P.O. Box 39
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 792-7959
Washington
Dr. Eric VallieresP.O. Box 356310
1959 NE Pacific
Seattle, WA 98195-6310
(206) 543-3093
Washington, D.C.
Cesar A. Moran, M.D.Department of the Army
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Washington, DC 20306
Dr. Paul Sugarbaker
Sugarbaker Oncology Associates, P.C.
110 Irving St., NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-3908
Wisconsin
Joan H. Schiller, M.D.H. Ian Robins, M.D.
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
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