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Dr. Sant P. Chawla, MD

  • 1245 Wilshire Boulevard
  • Los Angeles,
  • California
  • 90017

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
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Dr. Carol Y. Nishikubo, MD

  • 2021 Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
Female

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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
 

Dr. Marilou Terpenning, MD

  • 2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 400E
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
Female

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Dr. Linnea I. Chap, MD

  • 2020 Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
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Dr. Melani Shaum, MD

  • 2001 Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
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Dr. Dennis J. Slamon, MD

  • 200 Medical Plaza
  • Los Angeles,
  • California
  • 90024

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
Male

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Dr. Daniel J. Lieber, MD

  • 2001 Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
Male

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Dr. Lee S. Rosen, MD

  • 2020 Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
Male

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Dr. Peter D. Boasberg, MD

  • 2001 Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
Male

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Dr. Lawrence D. Piro, MD

  • 2001 Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 1 out of 5
 

Dr. Sara A. Hurvitz, MD

  • 2200 Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
Female

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Dr. Augustin A. Garcia, MD

  • 2020 Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
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Dr. Mark D. Pegram, MD

  • 200 Medical Plaza
  • Los Angeles,
  • California
  • 90095

Specialties

  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

Dr. Olga Olevsky, MD

  • 2001 Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
Gender
Female

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Dr. Kathryn A. Henick, MD

  • 2021 Santa Monica Boulevard
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90404

Specialties

  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
Female

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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
 

Dr. Richard S. Finn, MD

  • 200 Medical Plaza
  • Los Angeles,
  • California
  • 90095

Specialties

  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
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Dr. Omid Hamid, MD

  • 11818 Wilshire Boulevard
  • Los Angeles,
  • California
  • 90025

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
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Dr. Carolyn D. Britten, MD

  • 200 Medical Plaza
  • Los Angeles,
  • California
  • 90095

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
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Dr. Steven J. O'day, MD

  • 11818 Wilshire Boulevard
  • Los Angeles,
  • California
  • 90025

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
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Dr. Arun K. Kalra, MD

  • 2811 Wilshire Blvd
  • Santa Monica,
  • California
  • 90403

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 
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Santa Monica Information

Santa Monica, California is home to 26 practicing oncologists who have offices in 2 counties and 2 zip codes, including zip codes 90404 and 90403.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Santa Monica has a population of 87,800, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 oncologist for every 3,376 residents.

California Information

California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks. Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.

According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147. Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18 and 3,827,038 are at or above the age of 65.

Oncology Information

Description

Oncology is the study and treatment of cancer and tumors. An oncologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats cancer patients. The oncologist sometimes uses chemotherapy, and consults with other physicians to coordinate other methods of cancer treatments for a patient. Cancer patients need to take in to account the likelihood of a cure, or of prolonging life when cure is not possible, the effect of treatment on their symptoms, and the side effects of the treatment. People who are candidates for radiation therapy or anti-cancer drugs need to understand the risks involved with treatment. An oncologist can help to counsel a patient on treatment options and what to expect.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are colon cancer, breast disease, spinal cord tumors, melanoma, skin cancer, breast cancer, bone marrow, hodgkin's disease, lymphoma, mesothelioma, sarcoma, lung cancer, leukemia, pancreatic cancer, cervical cancer, liver cancer, mesothelioma cancer (asbestos cancer), brain cancer, acute myeloid leukemia, and bone cancer.

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including colonoscopy, breast reconstruction, chemotherapy, brachytherapy, cryosurgery, mastectomy, cryotherapy, cabg, breast surgery, surgery, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplantation (bmt), adjuvant therapy, monoclonal antibody treatments, external beam radiotherapy, hormone manipulation, and immunotherapies.

Tests Performed

To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including  biopsy, mri scanning, beta- hcg, ct scanning, x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (mri), computed axial tomography (ct or cat scan), ultrasound, endoscopy, nse, cea, blood tests, ca 125, tumor markers, beta hcg, positron emission tomography, scintigraphy, psa, and alpha fetoprotein.

 
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