Adam Rock, M.D.

Medical oncologist Adam Rock, M.D., grew up in a family of health care providers, a background that allowed him to see firsthand how meaningful and rewarding the relationship between provider and patient can be. Personal family encounters with cancer continue to provide meaning and motivation to his work, as he enjoys the opportunity to work at the intersection of leading-edge research and meaningful human interaction.
Joining City of Hope in 2022 after serving as a fellow there, Dr. Rock considers it the ideal setting to provide high-quality care and collaborate with regional and international experts in a range of fields. During his time as a resident at the University of Illinois at Chicago, he was recognized with the American Society of Hematology's Abstract Achievement Award, and he went on to serve as chief fellow in Oncology/Hematology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. As a physician-scientist, he has played a role in leading 10 previous and ongoing clinical trials as of 2019.
- 2019-present, California Medical License, California State Medical Board
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2016, Doctor of Medicine, Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, Illinois
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2012, Master of Science, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, Illinois
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2011, Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
- 2022, Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
- 2019, Residency, Internal Medicine, 2019, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
- 2022-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, California
AWARDS
- 2018, American Society of Hematology Abstract Achievement Award
- 2010, Dean’s List at Michigan State University
- 2006, Michigan Merit Scholarship
Memberships
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- December 2021
Current Treatment Options in Oncology: Accepted Systemic Therapy in Chondrosarcoma
Adam Rock, Sana Ali, Warren Chow - June 2021
Cancer Genetics: Submitted for Review Recurrent genomic alterations and associated pathway alterations in Ewing sarcoma
Adam Rock, Warren Allen Chow, An Uche, Sherri Z. Millis - June 2021
ASCO Annual Meeting: Abstract/Poster
Genomic alterations and associated pathway abnormalities in Ewing sarcoma.
Adam Rock, Warren Allen Chow, An Uche, Sherri Z. Millis - April 2021
Autopsy Case Reports: Published
Myelodysplastic syndrome in a 30-year old man with coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19): a diagnostic challenge Qing X, Cai J, Rock A. - October 2020
JCO Oncology Practice: Published
Understanding the Management and Treatment of Well-Differentiated Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Clinician’s Guide to a
Complex Disease Li D, Rock A, Kessler J, Ballena R, Hyder S, Mo C, Chang S, Singh G. - December 2018
Blood Journal: Abstract
American Society of Hematology: Poster
Pulmonary Function Abnormalities in Adults with Sickle Cell Anemia
Authors: Adam Rock, Binal N. Shah, Jin Han, Rasha Raslan, Michel Gowhari, Shivi Jain, Xu Zhang, Robert E. Molokie, Victor R. Gordeuk and Santosh L. Saraf - December 2018
Blood Journal: Abstract
American Society of Hematology: Poster
Role of Automated Red Cell Exchange in Acute and Chronic Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
Authors: Shivi Jain, Adam Rock, Caitlin Lopes, Santosh L. Saraf, Xu Zhang, Michel Gowhari, Robert E. Molokie, Victor R. Gordeuk and Sally Campbell-lee - November 2018
ACP Illinois Northern Region Conference
Catastrophic Delay: Early Recognition of Signs and Symptoms in Catastrophic
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Authors: Adam Rock MD, Jacqueline Kannan MD, Suncica Volkov MD - November 2017
ACP Illinois Northern Region Conference
Sternocostoclavicular Hyperostosis; Not Your Average Paget’s Disease
Authors: Rohan Patel MD, Adam Rock MD - May 2015
AANS / CNS Section on Tumors: Poster
Anaplastic Meningioma: Octreotide Therapy for Recurrent and Progressive Intracranial Disease
Authors: Richard Rammo, MD, Adam Rock, MS, Andrea Transou, Aditya Raghunathan, MD, Jack Rock, MD - March 2015
Journal of Neurosurgery: Published
Anaplastic Meningioma: Octreotide Therapy for Recurrent Progressive Intracranial Disease
Authors: Richard Rammo, MD, Adam Rock, MS, Andrea Transou, Aditya Raghunathan, MD, Jack Rock, MD - September 2015
ACP Illinois Norther Residents’ and Medical Students’ Day 2015: Poster Red Eye in the Elderly: Benign or a Cause for Concern
Authors: Adam Rock, MS, Sarah Sansom, MD