Caitlin L. Gomez, M.D.

661-259-2990
Caitlin L. Gomez, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Clinical Expertise
  • Image-guided Radiation Therapy
  • Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
Other Languages Spoken
Spanish
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Clinical Teams
Radiation Oncology

A top achiever from her earliest school days, Caitlin Gomez, M.D., sets the bar high for herself, while always looking to make things better for those around her.

With a degree in electrical engineering to accompany her M.D., Dr. Gomez brings a unique perspective to her work as a City of Hope radiation oncologist. She is well-versed in many forms of radiation therapy including image-guided radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy.

Dr. Gomez earned her medical degree at University of California, Los Angeles, and continued her training there, rising to chief resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology. During that time, she led projects to improve patient care and communications through the use of electronic medical records.

Location

Education & Experience

Degrees

  • 2010, M.D., University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Residency

  • 2014–2015, Chief Resident, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2011–2015, Resident Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Internship

  • 2010–2011, Internship, Internal Medicine, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Sylmar, California

Professional Experience

  • 2020–present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope, Santa Clarita, CA
  • 2018–2020, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope, Mission Hills, CA
  • 2015–2018, Radiation Oncologist, Mission Hills Radiation Therapy Center, Mission Hills, CA
  • 2015–2018, Radiation Oncologist, Santa Clarita Radiation Oncology Center, Valencia, CA

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2014, Housestaff Quality Improvement Project Scholarship Graduate Medical Education, University of California Los Angeles
  • 2010, Merck Book Award, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles
  • 2008-2009, 2nd Place Art Award, The BEAT, Journal of Art and Literature, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles
  • 2008, Bob Montoya MD Medical Student Scholarship, Latino Medical Student Association
  • 2006, Outstanding Bachelor of Science, Henry Samueli School of of Engineering, University of California Los Angeles

Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Honor Medical Society
  • Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society, CA Epsilon
  • Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical and Computer Science Engineering Honor Society

Publications

  • Kishan AU, Gomez CL, Dawson NA, Dvorak R, Foster NM, Hoyt A, Hurvitz SA, Kusske A, Silver EL, Tseng C, Mccloskey SA. Increasing Appropriate BRCA 1/2 Mutation Testing: The Role of Family History Documentation and Genetic Counseling ln a Multidisciplinary Clinic. Ann Surg Oncol. 2016 Dec;23(Suppl 5):634-641. doi: 10.1245/s10434-016-5545-0. Epub 2016 Sep 12. PMID: 27619940.
  • Qi XS, Wang JP, Gomez CL, Shao W, Xu X, King C, Low DA, Steinberg M, Kupelian P. Plan quality and dosimetric association of patient-reported rectal and urinary toxicities for prostate stereotactic body radiotherapy. Radiotherapy and Oncology. 2016; DOI 10.1016/j.radonc.2016.08.012
  • Yang Y, Cao M, Kaprealian T, Sheng K, Gao Y, Han F, Gomez C, Santhanam A, Tenn S, Agazaryan N, Low D, Hu P. Accuracy of UTE-MRI-based patient setup for brain cancer radiation therapy. Medical Physics. 2016;
  • Gomez C, Xu X, Qi S, Wang PC, Kupelian P, Steinberg M, King C. Dosimetric Parameters Predict Quality of Life Outcomes for Patients Receiving Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2015; DOI 10.1016/j.prro.2015.01.006
  • Gomez C, Shah C, McCloskey S, Foster N, Vicini F. The role of radiation therapy after nipple-sparing mastectomy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2014; DOI 10.1245/s10434-013-3446-z
  • Gomez C, Wu J, Pope W, Vinters H, de Salles A, Selch M. Pineocytoma with diffuse dissemination to the leptomeninges. Rare Tumors. 2011;3:163-5
  • Cheng H, Gomez C, Khan S, Wali S. A purple rash. Lancet. 2011;378(9801):1526

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
5.0
Provider explain in way you understand
5.0
Provider listen carefully to you
5.0
Show respect for what you say
5.0
Spend enough time with you
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Know important info medical history
4.9
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04/24/25
Dr Gomez was friendly and easy to communicate with, answering questions and providing helpful feedback - Verified patient
04/24/25
OK - Verified patient
04/24/25
OK - Verified patient
01/27/25
Always attentive, clear and comforting - Verified patient
01/23/25
Dr Gomez is extremely easy to speak with and she speaks in a way that is clear and concise and easy to understand. - Verified patient