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Oncologists - Decatur, GA

We found 42 oncologists in Decatur, GA.

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Dr. David D. Shepard, MD

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Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology, Adult Hematology

2675 N Decatur Road, Decatur, GA

404-501-7040

Dr. David Shepard is an adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology specialist in Decatur, GA and Smyrna, GA. He studied at Indiana University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Amit I. Shah, MD

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Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology, Adult Hematology

1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033

Dr. Amit Shah specializes in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology and practices in Sebring, FL. He graduated from B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad.
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Dr. Jayanthi (Dr. Jay) Srinivasiah, MD

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Adult Oncology, Adult Hematology

Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033

770-496-5555

lymphoma, solid tumor, lung cancer

Dr. Jayanthi Srinivasiah is an adult hematology and adult oncology specialist in Decatur, GA and Johns Creek, GA.

"I have been treated by Dr. Jay for a little over 10 years now for the treatment, follow-up and surveillance of my Ovarian Cancer. Overall she has been a good doctor. She has a nice demeanor. She has been aggressive about ordering necessary tests , fighting my insurance company to approve them and has even admitted me into the hospital in order to have testing done immediately. She gives patients her personal cell number so that we can speak directly with her when necessary which is something that I do appreciate. However, with that said, Dr. Jay appears to have an overload of patients. The wait time to see her is horrible! It has consistently been 2-3 hours and then she spends an average of about 5-10 minutes with me. Also, more recently Dr. Jay has not been as diligent with keeping on top of my test results and the ordering of necessary tests. She has even confused my medical history with that of other patients when speaking with me. I believe that she is taking on way too many patients and this is affecting the quality of the care I have been receiving lately. In medicine in general but especially in the field of oncology mistakes can be devastating to a patient. Forgetting something important or not being as vigilant can cost someone their life, so this is something that does concern me. However, for the time being, because of our history together, I do intend to stay with Dr. Jay and stay vigilant and on top of things myself. But, I also intend to add another oncologist to my healthcare team as well so that there are more eyes watching over my healthcare."

September 29, 2016
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Dr. Frederick Schnell, MD

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Radiation Oncology

1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033

Dr. Frederick Schnell, who practices in Atlanta, GA, is a medical specialist in radiation oncology. He studied at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.
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Ms. Mylene Perez James, MSN, NP, OCN, APRN

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Oncology

Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033

770-496-5555
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Dr. Ashish B. Patel, MD

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Radiation Oncology

2675 N Decatur Road, Decatur, GA

404-501-6925

Dr. Ashish Patel practices radiation oncology in Decatur, GA and Atlanta, GA. He is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College.
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Dr. Simbo Oluwabusuyi Aduloju, MD

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Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology, Adult Hematology

Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033

770-496-5555

kidney cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer

Dr. Simbo Aduloju works as an adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology specialist in Decatur, GA and Lithonia, GA. Dr. Aduloju studied at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine.
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Dr. Kristen D. Starbuck, MD

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Gynecologic Oncology

N Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033

404-778-3401

Dr. Kristen Starbuck specializes in gynecologic oncology and practices in Decatur, GA and Atlanta, GA. Dr. Starbuck studied at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
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Dr. Sherine J. Thomas, MD

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Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology, Adult Hematology

Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033

770-496-5555

cancer, blood disorders

Dr. Sherine Thomas' specialties are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. He practices in Conyers, GA and Decatur, GA.
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Dr. Aaron R. Alizadeh, MD

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Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology, Adult Hematology

Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033

770-496-5555

breast cancer, blood disorders, melanoma
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Dr. Aaron Alizadeh specializes in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology and practices in Decatur, GA. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Kathleen E. Lambert, MD

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Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology, Adult Hematology

Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033

770-496-5555

breast cancer, lymphoma, leukemia
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Dr. Kathleen Lambert sees patients in Conyers, GA and Decatur, GA. Her medical specialties are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. She studied at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine.
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Dr. Tosha Beatrice Balfour, MD

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Radiation Oncology

2675 N Decatur Road, Decatur, GA

404-501-6925

Dr. Tosha Balfour is a specialist in radiation oncology. She works in Decatur, GA. She graduated from Howard University College of Medicine.
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Dr. Shelley Machuta Fernandes, MD

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Radiation Oncology

1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033

Dr. Shelley Machuta Fernandes sees patients in Cumming, GA and Decatur, GA. Her medical specialty is radiation oncology.
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Ms. Andrea I. Liatis, PA, PHD

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Oncology

Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033

770-496-5555
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Ms. Jodean Lapointe, MSN, NP, OCN

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Oncology

Lawrenceville Highway, Decatur, GA 30033

770-496-5555
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Dr. Chunzhi Xia, MD, PhD

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Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology, Hematology

1670 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA

404-778-7680

breast cancer, blood cancers, gastrointestinal cancer

Dr. Chunzhi Xia, who practices in Cumming, GA and Jasper, GA, is a medical specialist in adult oncology, medical oncology, and hematology (blood disorders).

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Dr. Jayanthi (Dr. Jay) Srinivasiah, MD

“I have been treated by Dr. Jay for a little over 10 years now for the treatment, follow-up and surveillance of my Ovari...”

September 29, 2016

Oncologists in Nearby Locations

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What is Oncology?

An oncologist is a physician who is concerned with the treatment of tumors and cancers. Cancer is when cells in the human body grow in an abnormal or out-of-control way. The goal of oncology is to cure a patient's cancer, or, if the cancer is incurable, to control the cancer and reduce the symptoms for as long as possible.

Oncologists have several roles in their interaction with patients. They diagnose cancer and determine what stage the cancer is in, or to what extent the cancer has grown. They explain the diagnosis and stage to the patient, and they recommend treatment and deliver care. During treatment, oncologists are responsible for maintaining quality of life for their patients by reducing pain and side effects from medications.

There are three main types of oncologists:

Medical Oncologists specialize in the use of medications, especially chemotherapy, to kill cancer cells. In some areas, the term 'medical oncologist' refers to the oncologist who is overall in charge of making decisions about a patient's treatment.
Surgical Oncologists specialize in surgical treatments for cancer, such as biopsies (where small tissue samples are taken and examined), or surgical removal of tumors and surrounding tissue.
Radiation Oncologists specialize in the use of radiation (a kind of high powered x-ray) to kill cancer.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology also recognizes the subspecialties of Gynecological Oncology, which focuses on cancers of the female reproductive tract, and Pediatric Oncology, which deals with cancers that are most common in childhood.

In the United States, nearly one-half of all men and one-third of all women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. It is an unfortunately common disease that can sometimes be life-threatening. Oncologists provide care to millions of people facing that diagnosis every year.