Best Mesothelioma Doctors + Specialty Centers

Who are the best mesothelioma doctors?

Authored by Michelle Whitman, Lead Mesothelioma Attorney · Reviewed by Paul Danziger, Founding Partner · Edited by Rod De Llano, Founding Partner

Quick Answer

Top mesothelioma specialists practice at NCI-designated cancer centers. Notable surgeons: Dr. Raja Flores (Mount Sinai), the late Dr. David Sugarbaker (founded BWH/MSKCC programs — passed 2018), Dr. Robert Cameron (UCLA), Dr. Paul Sugarbaker (Washington Hospital, HIPEC pioneer for peritoneal). Choose centers with high mesothelioma case volume.

Detailed Answer

Mesothelioma is rare (~3,000 US cases/year) — most oncologists never see a case. Outcomes are dramatically better at high-volume specialty centers. Key considerations:

Notable Mesothelioma Specialists (2026)

Dr. Raja Flores — Mount Sinai Health System (NYC). Chair of Thoracic Surgery. Pioneered pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) approach.
Dr. Robert Cameron — UCLA Medical Center. Founded the Pacific Mesothelioma Center. Specializes in P/D and lung-sparing approaches.
Dr. Paul Sugarbaker — Washington Hospital Center (DC). Pioneer of cytoreductive surgery + HIPEC for peritoneal mesothelioma.
Dr. Hedy Kindler — University of Chicago Medicine. Medical oncology mesothelioma specialist.
Dr. Hassan Khalil — Brigham and Women's / Dana-Farber. Inherited Dr. David Sugarbaker's program.
Dr. Anne Tsao — MD Anderson Cancer Center. Medical oncology + clinical trials.

Top NCI-Designated Mesothelioma Centers

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (NYC)
Mount Sinai (NYC)
Brigham and Women's Hospital / Dana-Farber (Boston)
UCLA Pacific Mesothelioma Center (LA)
UCSF Helen Diller Family Cancer Center (SF)
MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston)
University of Chicago Medicine
Penn Mesothelioma Program (Philadelphia)
Washington Hospital Center (DC) — HIPEC for peritoneal
City of Hope (Duarte CA)
Moffitt Cancer Center (Tampa)

How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps

Our team handles mesothelioma cases nationwide. We pursue all three compensation tracks in parallel — lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers and premise owners, claims against the 60+ asbestos bankruptcy trust funds, and VA disability for veterans. Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.

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