George Hajjar, M.D., FACP

661-799-1999
George Hajjar
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Clinical Expertise
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Other Languages Spoken
Arabic
Appointments
Regional Medical Director for San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita and Ventura County
Clinical Teams
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Research Teams
Gastrointestinal Cancers

It was my dream since childhood to become a doctor.

George Hajjar, M.D., FACP says watching his mother face the challenges of breast cancer inspired him to pursue training in medical oncology and instilled the importance of compassionate care. This makes him an ideal fit for City of Hope, which he calls, “the place where I belong.”

Dr. Hajjar received his medical degree from Aleppo University in Syria and continued his training at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. Before joining City of Hope, he spent a decade serving the community of Porterville, California, at the Sierra View Cancer Treatment Center.

Dr. Hajjar is regional medical director for San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Ventura County. He handles patients with hematology and general medical oncology at the Santa Clarita clinical network location.

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine

  • Hematology

  • Medical Oncology

Degrees

  • 1988, Aleppo University, Faculty of Medicine, Aleppo, Syria, Doctor of Medicine

Fellowship

  • 1996-1999, Hematology/Oncology, Seton Hall University at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey

Residency

  • 1993-1996, Internal Medicine, Seton Hall University at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Elizabeth, New Jersey

Professional Experience

  • 2018-present, Regional Medical Director for San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Ventura County, City of Hope, Santa Clarita, California

  • 2016-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, California

  • 2006-2016, Staff Physician, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Sierra View Cancer Treatment Center, Porterville, California

  • 2002-2005, Staff Physician, St. Luke’s Oncology & Hematology Associates, Duluth, Minnesota

  • 2000-2002, Staff Physician, The Garden State Cancer Center, Belleville, New Jersey

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 1999, Clinical Oncology Research Award presented by the American Cancer Society

  • 1998, Gallo Award for Outstanding Cancer Research presented by The Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Memberships

  • Fellow American College of Physicians

Publications

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.
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5.0
Provider explain in way you understand
5.0
Provider listen carefully to you
5.0
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Know important info medical history
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.9
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Reviews
05/02/24
Dr Hajjar is a great Doctor. He helps me with other health concerns as welp - Verified patient
04/17/24
Dr was very engaging and concerned - Verified patient
04/12/24
Dr Hajjar was very easy to talk to and my wife and I were very comfortable with him - Verified patient
03/24/24
With both the Santa Clarita location (Dr. Hajjar) and the Duarte location [...], I can't begin to praise the care and treatment City of Hope has shown us! - Verified patient
03/09/24
I was concerned about my health but Dr. Hajjar put me at peace - Verified patient