{"id":49,"date":"2017-05-06T23:05:07","date_gmt":"2017-05-07T03:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2025-08-29T18:03:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T22:03:53","slug":"doctors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesothelioma Doctors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Why You Should See a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">Mesothelioma<\/a> is a rare and complex cancer that requires specialized medical treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike many other cancers, mesothelioma can develop in several areas of the body, including the lungs, abdomen, heart, and testicles. Each location brings its own challenges and requires a carefully tailored treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A mesothelioma doctor can:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver personalized cancer care based on your diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Help manage symptoms to improve your quality of life<\/li>\n<li>Increase your chances of long-term survival<\/li>\n<li>Offer new treatments that general doctors might not know about<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s important to find a specialist who will support you with care, compassion, and the best treatment options for your situation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-26688\"><div class=\"top-meso-doctor-criteria\">\r\n<strong class=\"heading\">Our Criteria for Top Mesothelioma Doctors<\/strong>\r\n<div>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Experience treating mesothelioma cancer<\/li>\r\n<li>Knowledge of the latest treatments<\/li>\r\n<li>Access to emerging therapies<\/li>\r\n<li>Affiliation with top cancer centers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mesothelioma-hope-certified-doctor-badge.png\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Hope Certified Doctor Badge\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.top-meso-doctor-criteria{border:1px solid #aaa;border-radius:5px;margin:40px auto;max-width:590px;overflow:hidden}.top-meso-doctor-criteria .heading{background:#0FAEBF;color:#fff;display:block;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;margin:-1px -1px 0;padding:15px 20px}.top-meso-doctor-criteria ul{font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;padding:20px 150px 0 15px}.top-meso-doctor-criteria ul li{margin-bottom:10px}.top-meso-doctor-criteria ul li::marker{color:inherit;font-size:18px}.top-meso-doctor-criteria div{position:relative}.top-meso-doctor-criteria img{position:absolute;right:20px;top:20px}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2>Top Pleural Mesothelioma Doctors<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">Pleural mesothelioma<\/a> forms in the lining of the lungs (pleura). Thoracic oncologists and surgeons treat this type of mesothelioma with a range of therapies, including surgery (P\/D or EPP), chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some top pleural mesothelioma specialists include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"doctor-box-wrap row\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]{margin-bottom:20px}.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.doctor-form-box>div{background:linear-gradient(90deg, #F3F2F0 0%, rgba(243,242,240,0) 100%);border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #fff;display:block;text-decoration:none;padding:20px;position:relative;font-size:16px}.doctor-form-box>div .doctor-form-box-visual{max-width:60px;margin-right:15px;border-radius:50%}.doctor-form-box-header{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center}.doctor-form-box-header span{display:flex;flex-flow:column}.doctor-form-box-header span>a{text-decoration:none}.doctor-form-box-heading{margin-bottom:5px;color:#248AFF;font-size:20px}.doctor-form-box-subheading{font-size:14px;font-style:italic;line-height:1}.doctor-form-box-content{margin-top:10px;display:block}.doctor-form-box-content p{margin-bottom:34px}.doctor-form-box-content button{background:none;box-shadow:none;border:none;padding:0;text-decoration:underline;color:#248AFF;font-weight:700;position:absolute;bottom:20px;right:15px}.doctor-form-box-content button:after{content:\"\\e9ac\";font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:10px;margin-top:-2px}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.doctor-box-wrap.row{margin:40px -15px 0;display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap}.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]{margin-bottom:30px}.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]:last-child{margin-bottom:30px}.row .doctor-form-box:nth-child(even){margin-right:3%;width:47%}.doctor-form-box>div{padding:20px;height:100%}.doctor-form-box-heading{font-size:24px}}<\/style><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raja-flores\/\" title=\"Dr. Raja Flores\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Raja Flores Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/raja-flores-profile.png\" alt=\"Dr. Raja Flores\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raja-flores\/\" title=\"Dr. Raja Flores\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Raja Flores Box\">Dr. Raja Flores<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">25+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Chairman of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/raja-flores-profile.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Raja Flores\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\" title=\"Dr. Robert Cameron\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Robert Cameron Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dr-robert-cameron.png\" alt=\"Dr. Robert Cameron\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\" title=\"Dr. Robert Cameron\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Robert Cameron Box\">Dr. Robert Cameron<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">20+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Chief of Thoracic Surgery at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dr-robert-cameron.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Robert Cameron\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-taylor-ripley\/\" title=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Robert-Taylor-Ripley-MD-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-taylor-ripley\/\" title=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley Box\">Dr. Taylor Ripley<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">15+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Director of the Mesothelioma Treatment Center at Baylor College of Medicine\u2019s Lung Institute in Houston<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Robert-Taylor-Ripley-MD-300x300-1.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-james-stevenson\/\" title=\"Dr. James Stevenson\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. James Stevenson Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DrJamesStevenson-e1711740484383.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. James Stevenson\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-james-stevenson\/\" title=\"Dr. James Stevenson\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. James Stevenson Box\">Dr. James Stevenson<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">20+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Vice-Chairman of Medical Oncology at Cleveland Clinic&#8217;s Taussig Cancer Institute in Ohio<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DrJamesStevenson-e1711740484383.jpeg\" data-heading=\"Dr. James Stevenson\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-david-harpole-jr\/\" title=\"Dr. David Harpole Jr.\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. David Harpole Jr. Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dr-david-h-harpole-jr.png\" alt=\"Dr. David Harpole Jr.\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-david-harpole-jr\/\" title=\"Dr. David Harpole Jr.\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. David Harpole Jr. Box\">Dr. David Harpole Jr.<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">20+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Thoracic surgeon at the Duke University School of Medicine in North Carolina<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dr-david-h-harpole-jr.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. David Harpole Jr.\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raphael-bueno\/\" title=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dr-raphael-bueno.png\" alt=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raphael-bueno\/\" title=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno Box\">Dr. Raphael Bueno<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">20+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Director of the International Mesothelioma Program at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital in Boston<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dr-raphael-bueno.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#doctors\" title=\"See All Specialists\" class=\"button orange anchor cte\" data-ce-category=\"Buttons\" data-ce-label=\"See All Specialists\">See All Specialists<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2>Top Peritoneal Mesothelioma Doctors<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">Peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a> affects the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum). Peritoneal mesothelioma patients can work with medical and surgical oncologists to access treatment options like cytoreductive surgery, heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), and systemic chemotherapy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some peritoneal mesothelioma doctors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"doctor-box-wrap row\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]{margin-bottom:20px}.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.doctor-form-box>div{background:linear-gradient(90deg, #F3F2F0 0%, rgba(243,242,240,0) 100%);border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #fff;display:block;text-decoration:none;padding:20px;position:relative;font-size:16px}.doctor-form-box>div .doctor-form-box-visual{max-width:60px;margin-right:15px;border-radius:50%}.doctor-form-box-header{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center}.doctor-form-box-header span{display:flex;flex-flow:column}.doctor-form-box-header span>a{text-decoration:none}.doctor-form-box-heading{margin-bottom:5px;color:#248AFF;font-size:20px}.doctor-form-box-subheading{font-size:14px;font-style:italic;line-height:1}.doctor-form-box-content{margin-top:10px;display:block}.doctor-form-box-content p{margin-bottom:34px}.doctor-form-box-content button{background:none;box-shadow:none;border:none;padding:0;text-decoration:underline;color:#248AFF;font-weight:700;position:absolute;bottom:20px;right:15px}.doctor-form-box-content button:after{content:\"\\e9ac\";font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:10px;margin-top:-2px}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.doctor-box-wrap.row{margin:40px -15px 0;display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap}.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]{margin-bottom:30px}.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]:last-child{margin-bottom:30px}.row .doctor-form-box:nth-child(even){margin-right:3%;width:47%}.doctor-form-box>div{padding:20px;height:100%}.doctor-form-box-heading{font-size:24px}}<\/style><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-james-pingpank\/\" title=\"Dr. James Pingpank\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. James Pingpank Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dr-james-pingpank.png\" alt=\"Dr. James Pingpank\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-james-pingpank\/\" title=\"Dr. James Pingpank\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. James Pingpank Box\">Dr. James Pingpank<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">20+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Surgical oncologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dr-james-pingpank.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. James Pingpank\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-hedy-lee-kindler\/\" title=\"Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dr-hedy-lee-kindler.png\" alt=\"Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-hedy-lee-kindler\/\" title=\"Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler Box\">Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">25+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Director of the Mesothelioma Program at the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dr-hedy-lee-kindler.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-labow\/\" title=\"Dr. Daniel M. Labow\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Daniel M. Labow Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/daniel-m-labow.png\" alt=\"Dr. Daniel M. Labow\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-labow\/\" title=\"Dr. Daniel M. Labow\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Daniel M. Labow Box\">Dr. Daniel M. Labow<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">20+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Surgical Oncologist at Nuvance Health Praxair Cancer Center in Connecticut<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/daniel-m-labow.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Daniel M. Labow\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-mecker-moller\/\" title=\"Dr. Mecker M\u00f6ller\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Mecker M\u00f6ller Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dr-mecker-moller.png\" alt=\"Dr. Mecker M\u00f6ller\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-mecker-moller\/\" title=\"Dr. Mecker M\u00f6ller\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Mecker M\u00f6ller Box\">Dr. Mecker M\u00f6ller<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">15+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Director of the Regional Therapies (HIPEC) Program at the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dr-mecker-moller.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Mecker M\u00f6ller\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for treatment or need a second opinion on your diagnosis, we can help you find the best mesothelioma doctor for your situation. Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to get started.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Types of Mesothelioma Doctors<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re diagnosed with mesothelioma, your treatment team will likely include several types of doctors who each have a specific role in your care. By working together, these specialists can give you the best chance at managing the disease and improving your well-being.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infographic-shortcode-container\" id=\"infographic-26687\"><div class=\"meso-care-team-includes\">\r\n<strong class=\"heading\">Your team of mesothelioma specialists may include:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>General surgeons<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">:<\/span><\/strong> <span> Perform diagnostic procedures and certain treatments<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Medical oncologists<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">:<\/span><\/strong> <span>Use chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other medications to treat cancer\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Nutritionists<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">:<\/span><\/strong> <span>Help you maintain strength and manage side effects through a balanced mesothelioma diet<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Palliative care specialists<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">:<\/span><\/strong> <span>Focus on easing symptoms and improving your comfort<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Pulmonologists<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">:<\/span><\/strong> <span>Treat lung-related issues caused by pleural mesothelioma<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Radiation oncologists<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">:<\/span><\/strong> <span>Use targeted radiation to shrink tumors and ease pain<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Surgical oncologists<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">:<\/span><\/strong> <span>Perform tumor-removal surgeries for cancers like peritoneal mesothelioma\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Thoracic surgeons<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">:<\/span><\/strong> <span>Specialize in chest surgeries, including pleurectomy with decortication (P\/D) and extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP)\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#infographic-26687{clear:both}.meso-care-team-includes{border:1px solid #B8B8B8;border-radius:5px;border-top:4px solid #0FAEBF;margin:40px auto;padding:15px 25px}.meso-care-team-includes .heading{display:block;font-size:18px;margin:0 0 15px}.meso-care-team-includes ul{font-size:16px;line-height:1.3;list-style:none;margin:0 -15px;padding:0}.meso-care-team-includes ul li{background:#F0F9FA;margin:0 0 10px;padding:15px 15px 10px}.meso-care-team-includes ul li strong{background:#D5EFF3;display:block;font-size:18px;margin:-15px -15px 8px;padding:8px 15px}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.meso-care-team-includes{border-radius:8px;padding:15px 20px}.meso-care-team-includes ul{margin:0}.meso-care-team-includes ul li{border-radius:15px;display:block;display:flex;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 50px 10px 10px}.meso-care-team-includes ul li>*{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center}.meso-care-team-includes ul li strong{font-size:16px;margin:-10px 0 -10px -10px;min-width:219px;padding:20px 10px 20px 15px;position:relative}.meso-care-team-includes ul li strong:after{background:#D5EFF3;clip-path:polygon(0% 0,100% 50%,0% 100%);content:'';display:block;height:100%;position:absolute;right:-14px;top:0;width:14px}.meso-care-team-includes ul li span{padding-left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<div class=\"list-show-more\">\n<h2 id=\"doctors\">See All Mesothelioma Specialists<\/h2>\n<strong class=\"heading-icon icon-doctor-avatar small\">Read about other mesothelioma doctors located across the country:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-joel-baumgartner\/\">Dr. Joel Baumgartner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-richard-berri\/\">Dr. Richard N. Berri<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-shanel-bhagwandin\/\">Dr. Shanel Bhagwandin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-adam-j-bograd\/\">Dr. Adam J. Bograd<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raphael-bueno\/\">Dr. Raphael Bueno<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-bryan-burt\/\">Dr. Bryan Burt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\">Dr. Robert Cameron<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-jeffrey-clarke\/\">Dr. Jeffrey Clarke<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-lorraine-d-cornwell\/\">Dr. Lorraine Cornwell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-traves-d-crabtree\/\">Dr. Traves Crabtree<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-marcelo-dasilva\/\">Dr. Marcelo DaSilva<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raja-flores\/\">Dr. Raja Flores<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-jacques-fontaine\/\">Dr. Jacques Fontaine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-joseph-friedberg\/\">Dr. Joseph Friedberg<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-linda-garland\/\">Dr. Linda Garland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-martin-goodman\/\">Dr. Martin Goodman<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-david-harpole-jr\/\">Dr. David Harpole Jr.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raffit-hassan\/\">Dr. Raffit Hassan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-ryan-holbrook\/\">Dr. Ryan Holbrook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-kamran-idrees\/\">Dr. Kamran Idrees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-hedy-lee-kindler\/\">Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-labow\/\">Dr. Daniel M. Labow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-eric-s-lambright\/\">Dr. Eric S. Lambright<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-corey-j-langer\/\">Dr. Corey J. Langer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-edward-levine\/\">Dr. Edward Levine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-deepa-magge\/\">Dr. Deepa Magge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-dao-nguyen\/\">Dr. Dao Nguyen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-james-pingpank\/\">Dr. James Pingpank<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-david-c-rice\/\">Dr. David Rice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-taylor-ripley\/\">Dr. Taylor Ripley<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-lary-robinson\/\">Dr. Lary Robinson<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-paul-h-schipper\/\">Dr. Paul H. Schipper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-matthew-steliga\/\">Dr. Matthew Steliga<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-james-stevenson\/\">Dr. James Stevenson<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-anne-tsao\/\">Dr. Anne Tsao<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-eric-vallieres\/\">Dr. Eric Vallieres<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-jeffrey-velotta\/\">Dr. Jeffrey Velotta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-wickii-vigneswaran\/\">Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-nestor-ricardo-villamizar\/\">Dr. Nestor Ricardo Villamizar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-wiener\/\">Dr. Daniel Wiener<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-dennis-wigle\/\">Dr. Dennis Wigle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-andrea-wolf\/\">Dr. Andrea Wolf<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-marjorie-zauderer\/\">Dr. Marjorie Zauderer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><button class=\"show-more-btn\">Show More<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-look-for\">6 Things to Look for in a Mesothelioma Specialist<\/h2>\n<p>You should feel confident in your physician-patient relationship. If something doesn\u2019t feel right, trust your instincts and look for another doctor who listens to your concerns and respects your personal wishes and goals for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Below are 6 key factors to consider when meeting with mesothelioma doctors.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-experience\">1. Experience Treating Mesothelioma<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to mesothelioma, experience matters. Choosing a doctor who <strong>regularly<\/strong> <strong>sees mesothelioma patients <\/strong>increases your chances of getting an accurate diagnosis, the most up-to-date treatment options, and better overall <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survival-rate\/\">survival outcomes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may want to ask potential doctors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How many patients they\u2019ve treated<\/li>\n<li>If they work at high-volume cancer centers<\/li>\n<li>What type of mesothelioma they specialize in<\/li>\n<li>Whether they participate in clinical trials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reviewing their credentials, publications, and patient testimonials can also help you assess their expertise.<br \/>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mary-Jane-Williams.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;If your doctor is not a professional and has not lived it and breathed it, get another oncologist. <strong>You need someone experienced<\/strong> \u2014 someone who\u2019s going to fight for you and with you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Mary Jane Williams, 15-year mesothelioma survivor<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-medical-chat\">2. Availability and Responsiveness<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll likely have questions about symptoms, treatments, and side effects, and <strong>you deserve timely answers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You need a mesothelioma doctor who stays available and responds quickly because of how fast this cancer can progress.<\/p>\n<p>If flexibility is important to you, ask the doctor if they offer online messaging or phone consultations if something comes up before your next in-person appointment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We\u2019re here to make things easier<\/strong>. Use our Free Doctor Match to find a mesothelioma specialist near you and seek compensation to help cover treatment and travel costs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-heartbeat\">3. Treatment Specialties<\/h3>\n<p>Mesothelioma specialists offer a wide range of <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">treatment options<\/a> based on their medical training, experience, and the type of mesothelioma being treated.<\/p>\n<p>Not all mesothelioma doctors offer the same treatments, so it\u2019s important to understand each specialist\u2019s focus and how it aligns with your needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common treatment specialties include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Chemotherapy<\/a> to kill cancer cells and prevent tumors from growing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy<\/a> to help the immune system identify and attack cancer cells<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">Palliative care<\/a> to manage pain and improve quality of life<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation therapy<\/a> to kill cancer cells in a particular area of the body<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/\">Surgery<\/a> to remove tumors and relieve painful symptoms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each treatment comes with its own benefits, risks, and recovery timelines. The right combination of treatments \u2014 called <a href=\"\/treatment\/multimodal-therapy\/\">multimodal therapy<\/a> \u2014 can potentially improve your length and quality of life.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/jimmy-johnson-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m living past my due time, and I credit that to all the work we&#8217;ve done with the mesothelioma doctors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Jimmy Johnson, pleural mesothelioma survivor<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-globe\">4. Location and Travel Costs<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/states\/\">Getting mesothelioma treatment in your state<\/a> can make the process simpler and more affordable. Staying closer to home means less travel, which can help keep your out-of-pocket expenses lower and reduce added stress on your family.<\/p>\n<p>However, if the best treatment option is at a specialized <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/\">mesothelioma center<\/a> that isn\u2019t near you, don\u2019t let travel be a barrier.<\/p>\n<p>Many patients qualify for grants, <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">legal compensation<\/a>, and VA disability benefits that can help cover travel-related expenses.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-test\">5. Access to Clinical Trials<\/h3>\n<p>Specialists involved in <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">clinical trials<\/a> are often at the forefront of mesothelioma research. They have the latest knowledge about emerging treatments and can provide access to new medications or procedures that general oncologists may not offer.<\/p>\n<p>By seeing mesothelioma doctors who participate in cancer research, you may be able to access new treatments that could potentially extend your <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/life-expectancy\/\">life expectancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-caring2\">6. Bedside Manner<\/h3>\n<p>A specialist with a compassionate bedside manner can help reduce any feelings of anxiety and make you feel more confident in your treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor<strong> should support and empower you,<\/strong> not talk down to you or make you feel afraid to ask questions about your health.<\/p>\n<p>When you feel respected and understood by your doctor, you can focus on healing and being present with your family and loved ones.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/alexis-kidd-80x80-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>\u201d<strong>I needed a doctor who understood empathy<\/strong> and delivered medical information with compassion.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Alexis Kidd, peritoneal mesothelioma survivor<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image 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Download<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Get Connected With Top Mesothelioma Doctors<\/h2>\n<p>A mesothelioma diagnosis can be overwhelming, but it\u2019s important to stay hopeful. You have options, and a wide range of support services are available to assist patients and their families.<\/p>\n<p>The first step in fighting this disease is to find a trusted mesothelioma doctor with the experience and resources to improve your health and quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re standing by to connect you with local mesothelioma specialists who can provide the best treatments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our team can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find mesothelioma doctors in your area<\/li>\n<li>Schedule an appointment with a specialist<\/li>\n<li>Pursue financial compensation for treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reach out to us at<strong> <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> <\/strong>or use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Free Doctor Match<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.disclaimer-shortcode{font-size:14px;margin:30px 0}.disclaimer-shortcode>strong{display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.disclaimer-shortcode p{font-style:italic}<\/style><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong> <p>Mesothelioma Hope has no affiliation with and is not endorsed or sponsored by any of the doctors listed above. The contact information above is listed for informational purposes only. You have the right to contact these mesothelioma specialists directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Mesothelioma Specialists FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What type of oncologist treats mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Different types of oncologists can treat mesothelioma depending on their medical specialty.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical oncologists<\/strong> specialize in medications such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and <a href=\"\/treatment\/targeted-therapies\/\">targeted therapies<\/a>. They often coordinate a cancer patient\u2019s overall treatment plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiation oncologists<\/strong> focus on using high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and relieve pain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgical oncologists and thoracic surgeons<\/strong> are trained to remove mesothelioma tumors through procedures like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/pleurectomy-decortication\/\">pleurectomy with decortication (P\/D)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/cytoreduction-hipec\/\">cytoreductive surgery with heated chemotherapy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A multidisciplinary team that includes these different types of oncologists working together is the best way of treating mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Who is the best mesothelioma doctor in the world?<\/h3><div><p>There isn\u2019t a single &#8220;best&#8221; mesothelioma doctor. Experience is important, but the right doctor also depends on your diagnosis, location, treatment goals, and personal preferences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some internationally recognized mesothelioma doctors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dr. Raphael Bueno<\/strong> \u2013 Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Director of the International Mesothelioma Program at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital in Boston<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Robert Cameron <\/strong>\u2013 A pioneer of lung-sparing surgery and director of the Comprehensive Mesothelioma Program at UCLA and the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Raja Flores<\/strong> \u2013 Chairman of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai in New York<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler <\/strong>\u2013 Director of the Mesothelioma Program at the University of Chicago and a leading expert in both clinical care and research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these mesothelioma specialists has decades of experience treating this aggressive cancer and overseeing clinical trials for emerging therapies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Should I get a second opinion from a mesothelioma doctor?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes,<\/strong> you should get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/second-opinion\/\">second opinion<\/a> from a mesothelioma doctor, even if you\u2019ve already confirmed your diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Different mesothelioma doctors offer different approaches based on their training, experience, or access to newer therapies.<\/p>\n<p>For example, one doctor may recommend surgery, while another may suggest starting with immunotherapy or enrolling in a clinical trial. A second opinion helps you fully understand your options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How can I find a mesothelioma specialist near me?<\/h3><div><p>Finding a qualified mesothelioma specialist near you can feel overwhelming, but a Patient Advocate can help.<\/p>\n<p>At Mesothelioma Hope, <strong>we make it easy to get started<\/strong>. Our Patient Advocates can help you find local mesothelioma doctors, show you how to pursue financial compensation, and connect you to the best care available. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us today<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What type of oncologist treats mesothelioma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Different types of oncologists can treat mesothelioma depending on their medical specialty.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;ul&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Medical oncologists&lt;\/strong&gt; specialize in medications such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. 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