Clarke Anderson, M.D.

(877) 460-4673
Doctor Clarke Anderson
Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist
Clinical Expertise
Neural Tumors Including Neuroblastoma and Brain Tumors
Solid Tumors Including Rare Tumors
Community Based Hematology - Oncology
Pediatric Cancers
Pituitary Disorders
Research Area
Developmental Therapeutics in Neuroblastoma
Other Languages Spoken
German
Spanish
Appointments
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Chief, Pediatric Community Outreach Program
Clinical Teams
Brain Tumors
Pediatric Cancers
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Musculoskeletal Tumors and Sarcoma — Pediatric
He was the first one who gave me hope. - Patient

Clarke Anderson, M.D., is City of Hope's go-to professional for handling difficult and often heart-rending cases of cancer in small children, especially neuroblastomas, or tumors of the central nervous system.

Dr. Anderson joined City of Hope in 2005 after many years at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He received his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE.

Dr. Anderson sees patients at City of Hope locations in Duarte, South Pasadena and Upland, as well as telehealth-only appointments for patients at City of Hope in Antelope Valley. Dr. Anderson frequently travels around Los Angeles to care for children in underserved communities. He also pioneered the Children's Hospice program in Los Angeles.

Location
Education & Experience
Board Certifications

  • 2003, American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

  • 1998, American Board of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

  • 1992, American Board of Pediatrics, Re-certified, 1999

  • 1992, State of California

Degrees

  • 1989, M.D., Creighton University, Omaha, NE

  • 1979-1983, B.S.M.T, Creighton University, Omaha, NE

Fellowship

  • 1992-1996, Pediatric Hem/Onc. Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Residency

  • 1990-1992, Pediatrics, Creighton University, Omaha, NE

Internship

  • 1989-1990, Internship, Creighton University, Department of Pediatrics

Professional Experience

  • 2005-present, Physician, Department of Pediatrics, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2006-present, Board Director, Desi Geestman Foundation

  • 2003-2005, Director, Cancer Survivorship Clinic, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

  • 2002-present, Founding Member, Children's Hospice and Care

  • 1997-2005, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

  • 1996-1997, Instructor of Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine

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.
Ratings
5.0
Show respect for what you say
5.0
Spend enough time with you
5.0
Rate provider 0-10
5.0
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Know important info medical history
4.9
Provider explain in way you understand
4.8
Provider listen carefully to you
Reviews
08/22/23
Everything was smooth - Verified patient
08/22/23
Everything worked well this time - Verified patient
08/22/23
We love Dr Clarke Anderson I would recommend anyone and everyone to him. He's very knowledgeable and very compassionate. We couldn't ask for a better dr. - Verified patient
08/17/23
Clarke Anderson is just the best. - Verified patient
05/16/23
Dr Anderson was very engaging and helped explain concepts to my husband, me, and our son that felt appropriate for all of us. My son felt at ease. His mannerism was comfortable and professional, it helped two very nervous parents feel more at ease that we are in good hands. Thank you! - Verified patient