Oakland, CA Mesothelioma Lawyers
Oakland, California - named for the oak trees found in the area- is located along the central coast of California on the east side of San Francisco Bay. Oakland, along with the rest of the state of California, was purchased by the United States in the late 1800s. It quickly became a major railroad terminal and busy port. This infrastructure made Oakland a leader in the nation's shipbuilding industry after World War I. By the 1920's Oakland had become home to manufacturers of automobiles, shipbuilding, metals and canneries along with other industries related to the war.
Today, Oakland's remains an important shipping port as well as home to many industries, including transportation, food processing, technology, and pharmaceuticals among others.
The shipbuilding and industrial history of Oakland includes many occupations and high risk job sites where asbestos products were widely used. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and would like to consult a mesothelioma lawyer in California about your legal rights to compensation, CLICK HERE for a free consultation or call us at 888-637-3326.
Filing a Mesothelioma Claim in Oakland
Our mesothelioma attorneys in Oakland, CA are focused solely on mesothelioma allowing us to maximize each client's recovery and navigate the unique legal aspects of these cases while being sensitive to the concerns of our clients suffering. Each state has its own mesothelioma laws and if you wait too long, your claims may be barred.
Oakland Mesothelioma Treatment Centers
There are a several of cancer centers and doctors near Oakland that treat mesothelioma. The following are a list of some of the cancer centers near Oakland that specialize in treatment for mesothelioma. If you would like to learn more, CLICK HERE to contact our client service team or call us at 888-637-3326.
UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion
Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
1600 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Oakland Mesothelioma Physicians
David Jablons, M.D.
Chief of Thoracic Surgery
The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
1600 Divisadero Street, Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: 415-885-3882
Dr. David M. Jablons is a renowned lung cancer expert, chief of General Thoracic Surgery at UCSF Medical Center and program leader of the Thoracic Oncology Program of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. He also is director of the UCSF Thoracic Oncology Laboratory where he is investigating molecular biology and genomics.
Jablons earned an undergraduate degree from Yale University and a medical degree from Albany Medical College of Union University. He completed a surgical residency at Tufts-New England Medical Center. He has written numerous research papers and frequently lectures about lung cancer at international and national meetings. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Association for Cancer Research, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Theirry Jahan, M.D.
Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
tjahan@medicine.ucsf.edu
The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
1600 Divisadero Street, Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94143
415-885-3882
Dr. Thierry M. Jahan specializes in the treatment of lung cancer, mesothelioma, sarcomas and endocrine tumors and the use of multiple treatments. In addition to caring for patients, Jahan is involved in studying new treatments for malignancies related to the chest. His research focuses on treatments for the management of lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma.
Jahan earned a medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He completed an internship, residency and fellowship in medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and then completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF, before joining the faculty in 1994. He is the recipient of the Medical Housestaff Outstanding Teacher Award at UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion. He also is member of numerous professional societies, including the American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer and the Association of Northern California Oncologists. He is a clinical professor of medicine at UCSF.
Shayne Cardozo
Lung surgery nurse coordinator
Shayne Cardozo, a nurse coordinator in lung surgery, specializes in the care of patients with lung cancer, in particular mesothelioma, a rare tumor that grows from the cells lining the lungs or the abdominal cavity. Cardozo is our patient's resource for information before and after surgery and works to ensure that the experience goes smoothly. She also assists doctors in the community to streamline the process of referring patients to UCSF Medical Center and teaches other nurses about caring for patients with lung disease. Cardozo earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Florida in Gainesville in 1996. She continued her training at the University of Florida's Shands Hospital and at UCSF Medical Center, including experience in the liver, heart and lung transplant units.
Oakland Asbestos Exposure Sites
Many of our clients are unsure of how they could have been exposed to asbestos. We have hired some of the best investigators in the business. Our investigators will track down who was responsible to help ensure that they can be held accountable.
Below is a partial list of buildings and job sites where asbestos exposure may have occurred in Oakland, CA. If you or a loved one have mesothelioma, or other asbestos-related injury, and wish to consult an Oakland mesothelioma attorney about your legal rights to compensation, CLICK HERE for a free consultation or call us at 800-300-2919.
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Oakland Zip Codes Served
Our mesothelioma attorneys have represented hundreds of clients like you in almost every state. No matter where you are, we can help. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and would like to consult a mesothelioma lawyer in Oakland about your legal rights to compensation, CLICK HERE for a free consultation or call us at 800-300-2919.
Below are zip codes served in Oakland, CA:
94577, 94601, 94602, 94603, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94608, 94609, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94613, 94618, 94619, 94621, 94704, 94705