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Dr. Christopher McCanless, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 61
Dr. Christopher McCanless, MD
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Dr. Christopher McCanless, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Christopher McCanless, MD
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Dr. Christopher McCanless, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 61
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Christopher McCanless, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Christopher McCanless, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. McCanless currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. McCanless has experience treating conditions like Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McCanless received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. McCanless' office accepts new patients. Dr. McCanless is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Anemia
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Anemia
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Anemia
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Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Carcinoid Syndrome
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Colorectal Cancer
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hodgkin's Disease
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Multilineage Dysplasia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Positive
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chordoma
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Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Coagulation Disorders
Colon Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Ear Disorders
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Eye Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Jejunum Cancer
Kaposi Sarcoma of Palate
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukemia
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Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Lip Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Mature T and NK-Cell Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mouth Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Oral Cancer
Pancytopenia
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Pernicious Anemia
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Refractory Anemia without Sideroblasts
Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Carcinoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Oral Cancer Screening
Plasmapheresis
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Curative PPO
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    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    8585 Picardy Ave Ste 110, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 767-0822
  2. 2 Hematology Oncology Life Center LLC
    605 Medical Center Dr Ste B, Alexandria, LA 71301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 579-7032
  3. 3 Hematology/Oncology Clinic
    8595 Picardy Ave Ste 400, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 767-0822

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4.6
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Oct 17, 2024
Caring doctor listens to you and talks to you not at you . Very trust worthy
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center, Shreveport
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center, Shreveport
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher McCanless, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McCanless' profile.

Dr. McCanless frequently treats the following conditions: Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher McCanless, MD is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher McCanless, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rapides Regional Medical Center

    211 4th St, Alexandria, LA

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA