Oncologist in Buncombe, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

21st Century Oncology

Oncologist

Asheville, NC

21st Century Oncology features Anadolu Medical Center's Johns Hopkins affiliation and Bremen-Mitte Cancer Center's DKG and ECC certifications.

  • Patients seeking chemoembolization
  • Patients considering cancer treatment at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul
  • Patients considering certified cancer care at Bremen-Mitte Hospital in Bremen

Messino Cancer Centers

Oncologist

Asheville, NC

Messino Cancer Centers treats adult cancer and blood disorders across six Western North Carolina locations, including Asheville, Brevard, Franklin, Marion, and Sylva.

  • Adults needing treatment for cancer or blood disorders
  • Patients seeking personalized medicine and evidence-based oncology care
  • Patients interested in clinical trial options

Head and Neck Specialists - Western North Carolina

Oncologist

Asheville, NC

Head and Neck Specialists of Western North Carolina treats complex head and neck cancers in Asheville with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and oncologic surgery.

  • Complex, recurrent, or advanced head and neck cancers
  • Oral, throat, or oropharyngeal cancers
  • Thyroid, parathyroid, or parotid gland tumors

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Oncologist

Asheville, NC

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology provides pediatric blood-disorder and cancer care in Asheville, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radioactive implants.

  • Children needing hematology care
  • Children diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma
  • Pediatric cancer treatment planning

Same-day appointments if possible

Sesalie L. Smathers, MD

Oncologist

Asheville, NC

Sesalie L. Smathers, MD is associated with Mountain Radiation Oncology, a practice with six board-certified radiation oncologists serving Western North Carolina for over 50 years.

  • patients seeking advanced radiation therapy in Asheville
  • minimally invasive radiosurgery
  • stereotactic body radiation therapy or stereotactic radiosurgery

Steven Dennis, MD

Oncologist

Asheville, NC

Paul Davis, MD is part of a multidisciplinary head and neck cancer program offering tumor-board review, clinical trials and multiple treatment modalities.

  • Complex head and neck cancers
  • Head and neck cancers that persisted after treatment
  • Metastatic head and neck cancers

William Mark McCollough, MD

Oncologist

Asheville, NC

Sesalie L. Smathers, MD is associated with Mountain Radiation Oncology, a practice with six board-certified radiation oncologists serving Western North Carolina for over 50 years.

  • patients seeking advanced radiation therapy in Asheville
  • minimally invasive radiosurgery
  • stereotactic body radiation therapy or stereotactic radiosurgery

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FAQ

How much does an oncology visit or cancer treatment cost?

Costs vary by diagnosis, treatment, insurance, and facility. Ask the oncology office and your insurer for an in-network estimate, treatment-specific copays, and prior-authorization requirements.

What should I look for when choosing an oncologist in Buncombe County?

Check whether the practice treats your cancer type, offers the needed treatment, and coordinates related services such as surgery, radiation, rehabilitation, nutrition, or clinical trials.

How quickly can I get an oncology appointment?

Timing depends on the diagnosis and referral records. The listed pediatric hematology and oncology service states that same-day appointments may be available when possible; other practices should confirm availability directly.

When is cancer care an emergency instead of a routine appointment?

Cancer specialists generally provide scheduled outpatient care, while severe breathing difficulty, uncontrolled bleeding, chest pain, sudden confusion, or other life-threatening symptoms require 911 or an emergency department.

Do oncology practices require a referral?

Referral rules depend on the practice and insurance plan. Ask whether pathology reports, imaging, blood tests, and a primary-care or specialist referral are needed before scheduling.