Physician Locators

AIM DocFinder (State Medical Board Executive Directors)
Nonprofit organization providing a health professional licensing database.

AMA Physician Select (American Medical Association)
AMA database of demographic and professional information on individual physicians in the United States.

Find an Oncologist (American Society of Clinical Oncology)
Database of ASCO member oncologists. Searchable by name, institution, location, and/or specialty.

ACS Fellowship Database (American College of Surgeons)
Database of surgeons who are Fellows of the ACS. Searchable by name, location and/or specialty.

Lung Cancer Programs (Lung Cancer Online)
Directory of NCI-Designated Cancer Centers and other multidisciplinary hospitals with lung cancer programs. Links to specific resources, including physicians, are included where information is available. (n.b., Directory is not a complete listing, but a work-in-progress.)

How to Find a Doctor or Treatment Facility If You Have Cancer (NCI Cancer Facts)
Comprehensive information on ways to look for and select a cancer doctor or cancer treatment facility. [12/06]

What You Should Know About Your Doctor's Education (JAMA Patient Page/Medem)
Outlines the education and training involved in becoming a doctor. Intended to help patients better understand physician qualifications so that they can take a more active role in managing their health care. [9/98]