Top Oncologists in California, 2026
Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 2, 2026

How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every oncology physician with active credentialing in California. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.
- #1OncologyCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice
Suresh Joishy, MD, practices oncology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #2OncologyCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice
Sidney Crain, MD, practices oncology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #3OncologyCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice
Marilyn Norton, MD, practices oncology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #4OncologyCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice
James Heckmann, MD, practices oncology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #5OncologyCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice
Richard Pietras, md, practices oncology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #6OncologyCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice
Paul Dugan, MD, practices oncology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #7OncologyCalifornia, CA19+ years in practice
Anjali Sibley, MD, practices oncology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.
- #8OncologyCalifornia, CA18+ years in practice
Darren Sigal, MD, practices oncology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.
- #9Addiction MedicineCalifornia, CA9+ years in practice
Kadhim Al Banaa, MD, practices addiction medicine in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.
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