Jekwon (Jay) Yeh, M.D., M.B.A.
Jekwon (Jay) Yeh, M.D., M.B.A., assistant clinical professor and radiation oncologist is the elected community representative of the Medical Executive Committee at City of Hope. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine after graduating cum laude from University of California Irvine with a degree in molecular biology and biochemistry.
Dr. Yeh is a genitourinary cancer specialist and currently serves as a chairman on Elsevier’s ClinicalPath Genitourinary Cancer Team. He is responsible for reviewing the most recent published scientific data and establishing national treatment guidelines for prostate, bladder and testicular cancers. Dr. Yeh also serves on the genitourinary and head and neck cancer committees at City of Hope, where he evaluates promising leading-edge clinical trials.
Highly skilled in all forms of radiation therapy, Dr. Yeh specializes in the treatment of not only prostate, but also lung, gastrointestinal, brain, breast and other cancers. He has focused his research on minimizing the side effects of radiation therapy.
Dr. Yeh has extensive expertise in all forms of radiation therapy. As a high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy specialist, Dr. Yeh has performed well over 1,000 HDR treatments for prostate, breast, cervical and endometrial cancer.
Dr. Yeh has an extensive background in research and has publications in major peer-reviewed journals, including the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics, American Journal of Clinical Oncology, and Brachytherapy. He has also presented numerous research studies at international scientific conferences.
Dr. Yeh is proud to be a part of City of Hope's family. “It is exciting to practice with a team that is always at the forefront of advancements in cancer treatment.”
2016, Augmenix SpaceOAR Rectal Spacer Implantation Certified
2014, American Board of Radiology, Board Certified in Radiation Oncology
California Medical Board/DEA
Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support
2019-2021, Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
2004-2008, Doctor of Medicine, Boston University, MA
2000-2004, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA
2009-2013, Resident Physician, PGY-5 Chief Resident, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center Department of Radiation Oncology, Los Angeles, CA
2008-2009, Department of Surgery, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Queens, NY
2019-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope, Glendale, CA
2017-2019, Medical Director, Rio Bravo Cancer Center, Bakersfield, CA
2013-2017, Radiation Oncology Attending Physician, Cancer Center of Irvine, Irvine, CA
2013-2017, Chairman, Continuing Medical Education CME Program at Cancer Center of Irvine, Irvine, CA
2016, Super Doctors Rising Star Recognition
2015, American Radium Society 2015 Meeting - Distinguished Poster
2013, Seattle Prostate Institute – Brachytherapy Training Grant Recipient
2012, Kaiser Permanente LAMC Insider Newsletter Featured for Outstanding Patient Care
2011, Kaiser Permanente Travel Award ASTRO 2011 Grant Recipient
2009, National Comprehensive Cancer Network Conference Grant Recipient
2005, BU Graduate Medical Sciences – Summer Research Program Grant Recipient
2003, UCI’s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Grant Recipient
2002, National Dean's List
2001, Induction into National Society of Collegiate Scholars
2000-2004, UCI Dean's List
2021-2022, Medical Executive Committee Member at City of Hope, Elected Community Representative
American Society for Radiation Oncology
American College of Radiation Oncology
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Medical Association
Los Angeles Radiological Society
American Brachytherapy Society
National Society of Collegiate Scholars