Find an Oncologist in the U.S. Selector v1.1.2 (2026)
Find an Oncologist in the U.S.
Answer seven questions to identify the type of oncology specialist and cancer-center resources that may fit your needs.
What cancer are you dealing with?
Select the cancer type that best matches your diagnosis. If you have not received a diagnosis, choose the last option.
What type of specialist are you looking for?
If you are unsure, choose the last option.
Why are you looking for an oncologist?
Choose the reason that best describes your current situation.
How important is research or clinical-trial access?
This helps determine whether a research-oriented cancer center should receive greater priority.
Where would you like to receive care?
Choose your geographic preference.
What type of cancer center do you prefer?
Choose the type of center you would like to prioritize.
What else should we consider?
Choose the additional factor that matters most to your search.
Suggested oncology search pathway
Your answers indicate the type of specialist and cancer-center resources that may be useful to investigate.
1. Suggested specialist
2. Search NCI-designated cancer centers
NCI-designated cancer centers can be useful when specialized expertise, multidisciplinary care or clinical-trial access is important.
Search NCI-designated cancer centers3. Verify physician certification
Before selecting a physician, verify the doctor's specialty certification and credentials through an established physician-certification resource.
Check ABMS physician certification4. Search clinical trials
If clinical-trial access is relevant, search studies by cancer type, treatment and location.
Search ClinicalTrials.gov5. Investigate cancer-center accreditation
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredits cancer programs using standards covering cancer care and program quality.
Learn about ACS Commission on Cancer6. Questions to ask an oncologist
- How often do you treat this specific cancer?
- Do you specialize in this cancer subtype?
- What treatment options would you consider?
- What biomarker or molecular tests are relevant?
- Are there appropriate clinical trials?
- Would a multidisciplinary tumor-board review be appropriate?
- Would you recommend a second opinion?
- How would the treatment plan change if the cancer progresses?
7. Prepare for a second opinion
Consider obtaining copies of your pathology report, imaging, laboratory results, operative reports and previous treatment records before the consultation.
If molecular or biomarker testing has already been performed, bring those reports as well.
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