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Mesothelioma Doctor Directory
Top USA Cancer Centers
- Below is a list of mesothelioma doctors, mesothelioma treatment centers, and international mesothelioma resources.
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Mass
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Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C.
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Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, Calif.
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University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Wash.
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University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, Illi.
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UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif.
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Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York
Mesothelioma Doctor Listing by U.S.A. States
Connecticut
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The Yale Cancer Center, New Haven
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Mark Cullen, MD
Yale University School of Medicine
Occupational and Environmental
135 College Street, 3rd floor
New Haven, CT 06510–2483
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Jack A. Elias, MD
Pulmonary Medicine
Yale Cancer Center
203–785–4163
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Michael Grey, MD
UConn Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
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Bruce G. Haffty, MD
Therapeutic Radiology
Yale Cancer Center
203–785–2959
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Graeme L. Hammond, MD
Cardiothoracic Therapy
Yale Cancer Center
203.–785–2699
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Michael Kashgarian, MD
Pathology
Yale Cancer Center
203–785–2750
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Ronald Ponn, MD
Thoracic Surgeon
333 Orchard St., Suite 107
New Haven, CT 06511
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Carrie A. Redlich, MD, M.P.H.
Occupational Medicine
Yale Cancer Center
203–737–2817
New York
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Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Brooklyn
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Columbia-Presbyterian Cancer Center, New York
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York
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Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York
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New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
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New York University, Kaplan Cancer Center, New York
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Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo
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University of Rochester Cancer Center, Rochester
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Manjit Bains, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021
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Philippe A. Chihanian, MD
Mt. Sinai Hospital
5 East 98 St.
New York, NY 10029
212–241–6368
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David Ilson, MD
Borys Mychalczak, MD
Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
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Valerie Rusch, FACS
Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Phone: 212–639–5873
email: ruschv@mskcc.org
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Stephen Rush, MD
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, NY
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Roman Perez–Soler, MD
NW York University Kaplan Cancer Center
550 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212–263–8043
212–263–6485
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Robert N. Taub, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine, Program Director
Columbia–Presbyterian Hospital
Atchley Pavilion Room 907
161 Fort Washington Ave.
New York, NY
North Carolina
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Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia
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University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
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Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
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Thomas Jefferson University, Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia
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Wistar Institute Cancer Center, Philadelphia
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Larry R. Kaiser, MD
University of Pennsylvania
4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Phone: 215–662–7538
Email: Kaiser@mail.med.upenn.edu
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Joseph S. Friedberg, MD
Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: (215) 955-2996 or 1-800-JEFF-NOW (1-800-533-3669)
Rhode Island
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David Ettensohn, MD
Pulmonary Medicine
109 Beechwood Avenue
Pawtucket, RI
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David Kern, MD
Memorial Hospital of RI
Occupational Health Clinic
111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
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John Pella, MD
St. Joseph Hospital
Pulmonary Fatima Unit
200 High Service Avenue
North Providence, RI 02904
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S.T. Sambandan, MD
Oncologist
1180 Hope Street
Bristol, RI
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Anthony Testa MD
Oncologist
100 Highland Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
Texas
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Arlington Cancer Center, Arlington
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The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
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W. Roy Smythe, MD
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd., Box 39, Rm. R7.2215
Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713–792–6933
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Claire Verschraegen, MD
Department Of Clinical Investigation
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd., Box 39, Rm. R7.2215
Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713–792–7959
Utah
Vermont
- American Association for Cancer Research (USA) Founded in 1907; the AACR is a scientific society of over 15,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers. The site provides details of the organisation, conferences, publications, mebership, journals etc.
- American Cancer Society (USA) A non-profit organisation with over 3400 offices located in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico. The site has information for both the public and health professionals including information about ACS programs, specific cancers, local branch details etc.
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (USA) ASCO Online includes information for health professionals and for people living with cancer. Details of meetings, abstracts, membership etc.
- American Thoracic Society An independently incorporated, international, educational and scientific society, founded in 1905, with a focus on respiratory and critical care medicine. There is a detailed public site with detailed information and also a members area.
- Cancer Research Foundation of America (USA) a national non-profit organization launched in 1985 committed to cancer prevention through research and education.
- Cancer Research Institute (USA) Supports national research into new cancer treatments, especially immunotherapy
- Coalition of National Cancer Cooperative Groups, Inc (USA) founded in 1997 by six of Cancer Cooperative Groups that are funded primarily by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The web site includes details about the CNCCG and its programmes.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) (USA) ECOG, established in 1955, is a large cooperative group running clinical trials in adult cancers. As well as information for members there is a public area including details of ECOG, clinical trials, participating institutions, publications etc.
- Food and Drug Administration (USA) FDA is the primary governmental consumer protection agency. The Web site includes details of the Center for Drugs Evaluation and Research and other relevant sections on toxicology, medical products and radiological health.
- Histiocyte Society Hosted at The Texas Children's Cancer Center and Hematology Service this Web site provides details about the Histiocyte Society, information about histiocytosis etc.
- Intercultural Cancer Council (USA) The ICC aims to promote policies to improve care and treatment in minorities and medically underserved cancer patients.
- National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO) (USA) Founded in 1986, NABCO is a non-profit organisation with over 400 member organizations providing information for physicians, patients and their families. The site includes information on cancer, clinical trials and support groups.
- National Cancer Institute (USA) The NCI is one of the National Institutes of Health and is a major funder of research in the USA. Online cancer information includes CancerNet PDQ statements for patients and physicians.
- National Comprehensive Cancer Center Network (USA) a non-profit organisation founded in 1995.
- National Foundation for Cancer Research (USA) The NFCR was founded in 1973 to support laboratory based basic science research. The site includes detailed information on research projects, cancer prevention, treatment, FAQs, contact information etc.
- North American Association of Central Cancer Registries The NAACCR was established in 1987 and is a collaborative umbrella organisation for cancer registries, governmental agencies, professional associations, and other groups interested in enhancing the quality and use of cancer registry data.
- North Central Cancer Treatment Group (USA) founded in 1977 the NCCTG is an affiliation of approximately 20 community clinics throughout the United States with a research base located at Mayo Cancer Center. The web site includes details of the group and the clinical trilas it runs.
- OncoLink An extensive site by the University of Pennsylvania providing cancer specific information. OncoLink was one of the first cancer sites on the Internet.
- Radiological Society of North America A professional society founded in 1915. The Web site includes details of membership, meetings, education resources, practice resources, research, publications and medstudent resources.
- Society of Surgical Oncology (USA) SSO, originally founded in 1940 as The James Ewing Society, promotes surgical oncology and excellence in multimodal cancer care. The site has sections on education, training and meetings. It includes abstracts, practice guidelines etc.
- Southwest Oncology Group (USA) SWOG, founded in 1956, is a large collaborative group running clinical trials for cancer. The site includes policy statements, details of meetings, publications and has a bulletin board. Members can access protocols and do online registrations.
Outside the U.S.A.
- Asociacion Espanola Contra el Cancer
- Association for International Cancer Research (UK) AICR is an independent Scottish based charity funding research into the cause and prevention of cancer by eminent and promising scientists throughout the world.
- Australian Cancer Society The ACS is a national federation of community-based cancer organisations, each of which is the expert centre for cancer control in its own State or Territory. ACS activities include treatment, research, education, and support.
- Barncancerföreningarnas Riksförbund - Children Cancer Foundation of Sweden. (Sweden) Swedish language.
- British Association for Cancer Research (UK) The BACR was formed in 1960 to advance cancer research and encourage the exchange of information. This site includes details about membership, meetings, and fellowships.
- Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) / National Cancer Institute of Canada (Canada) CCS was founded in 1938, this web site provides details of the divisions, services, and mission of the CCS. There are details of the Cancer Information Service (toll free help line). Information is in both English and French language.
- Cancer BACUP (UK) A UK cancer charity providing information and support for cancer patients. The site offers detailed cancer information for many types of cancer and a wide range of related topics written by oncologists specifically for cancer patients.
- Cancer Society of Finland Founded in 1936, the Cancer Society of Finland is a national public health organisation composed of 12 regional cancer societies and four patient organisations. The Web site includes details of the Society and has some English language pages.
- Cancer Society of New Zealand A non-profit organization with six regional divisions; devoted to providing support, education, and funding of cancer research in New Zealand. Includes cancer related information in dowloadable PDF file
- CancerHelp UK An educational Web site of Cancer Research UK. It includes information by cancer type and answers to frequently asked questions.
- Danish Cancer Society - Kræftens Bekæmpelses The Danish Cancer Society was founded in 1928 and now has over 250,000 members organised into 160 local units. The Web site includes an English language page with details of the society and cancer registry.
- European Association for Cancer Research EACR was founded in 1968 and aims to advance cancer research by facilitating communication between research workers including the organization of meetings. Details about the organization, membership, fellowships, publications, meetings etc.
- European Association for NeuroOncology EANO is an organisation for Neurooncologists in Europe formed in 1994. This site includes a background to the organisation, membership details, reports from scientific meetings, clinical trial details, a calendar of events, and links to related sites
- European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) The Web site includes lists of on-going EBMT trials, transplant guidelines, news and publications by working party. There are also links to the password protected registry servers.
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) The organisation was founded in 1962 in order to conduct experimental and clinical research in Europe. The EORTC central office is in Brussels.
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO),
- European Society for Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology (ESTRO) ESTRO, founded in 1980 is a society for professionals involved in the field of radiotherapy and oncology. The Web site includes details about the organisation, research, publications, events and other related information.
- Federation Nationale des Centres de Lutte Contre le Cancer (FNCLCC) A French language site.
- Federation of European Cancer Societies FECS is a non-profit scientific organisation, founded in 1981, to promote and coordinate collaboration between European societies. The Web site includes details about FECS, membership, programs, conferences and contact information.
- German Cancer Research Centre (Heidelberg)
- Health Canada - Cancer Bureau (Canada) The Bureau conducts and is developing cancer surveillance programs and risk assessment networks. Details about the bureau and its divisions, publications, links etc. English and French Language.
- Hellenic Cancer Society Greek and English language
- Icelandic Cancer Society. The Society was founded in 1951 and is an association composed of 24 local voluntary cancer divisions and patient organisations. The Web site has English language support and includes details of programs and the national registry.
- Instituto Nacional de Cancer (Brazil) INCA is a body of the Ministry of Health responsible for the national cancer control program. The Web pages include both Spanish and English language pages with details of services, research, and education and tobacco control.
- Irish Cancer Society (Ireland) The Society was founded in 1963 and is a national charity dedicated to cancer care, research and education. The web site includes details of the society's programs and support groups.
- Israel Cancer Association (Israel) The Association was founded in 1952, and the web site contains details of ICA, description of services, public awareness resources, research information etc. The site includes English language support.
- Italian Institute of Cancer Research Genova (Italian Language)
- Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro Tumori - Italian League for the Fight Against Cancer (Rome, Italy) a non-profit, volunteer organization involved in cancer education, support, and research. Italian language.
- Medical Research Council (UK) The MRC is a government funded body involved in medical research, including clinical trials and research into cancer.
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society: A non-profit organization bringing together orthopaedic surgeons and other physicians to forward musculoskeletal oncology research. MSTS was founded in the early 1980's and has members across North and South America
- National Cancer Center (Japan) Information in both English and Japanese
- National Cancer Control Initiative (Australia) The NCCI was launched in 1997 advise on cancer control, it is a partnership of the Australian Cancer Society and the Commonwealth. The site includes information on specific projects, publications, links etc.
- National Cancer Institute of Canada - Clinical Trials Group The NCIC Clinical Trials Group offices are located at Queen's University at Kingston. The group conducts national and international clinical trials. The Web site includes details of current trials, publications, details of meetings and related news.
- National Cancer Research Institute (UK) A partnership between government, charitable and private sector member organisations aiming to streamline and accelerate cancer research by co-ordinating and developing strategic research partnerships.
- National Translational Cancer Research Network (UK) A DoH funded national network of translational cancer research centres, embedded in the NHS, that iaims to ntegrate scientific and clinical expertise, and shares knowledge and resources for the benefit of patients.
- Norwegian Cancer Society - Den Norske Kreftforening NCS is a national voluntary organization with over 170,000 members. The Web site provides details of the society including member organisations, research, patient support, and international activities. It includes English language pages.
- Organization of European Cancer Institutes OECI is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1979 to increase communication and collaboration among European cancer institutes. The Web site includes detailed information about the organisation, activities, reports and member institutes
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group RTOG is a national research study group running radiotherapy trials in centres across the USA and Canada. The Web site includes details of trials, procedures, member institutions, meetings, abstracts, newsletter, and tissue bank.
- Sociedade Brasileira de Cancerologia - Cancer Society of Brazil (Brazil) founded by oncologists in 1946. Portuguese language.
- Sustaining Oncology Studies (SOS Europe) English and Italian languages. SOS offers information and support for training, and research in cancer and related biomedical disciplines
- Swedish Cancer Society (Sweden) a non-profit organisation dedicated to fighting cancer through research, treatment and prevention. The Society supports the majority of cancer research in Sweden. Swedish language with some English support.
- Swiss Cancer League (Switzerland) Schweizerische Krebslinga Ligue Suisse Controle le Cancer
- Swiss Institute for Cancer Research (University of Lusanne, Switzerland) English, French, and German language
- Union Internationale Contre le Cancer - International Union Against Cancer (UICC) This site gives information about the programs of the UICC, calendar of events, details of member organisations, publications, resources, fellowships etc.
- United Kingdom Children's Cancer Study Group The UKCCSG is a national organisation treating children with cancer at 22 specialist centres throughout the UK. Activities include clinical trials, research and professional development. The web site includes a parent's guide and newsletter.
- World Health Organisation (WHO) An international agency of the United Nations, founded in 1946. The Web site includes details of WHO, programs, reports, information sources for various disease and health issues including cancer and tobacco use.
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Experts predict that mesothelioma diagnoses will continue to increase in the United States for at least another 10 to 20 years.
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