Karen M. Sokolov, M.D.

818-847-3440
Karen Sokolov
Radiation Oncologist
Clinical Expertise
Stereotactic Brain and Body Radiation (SRS and SBRT)
Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Technique for Breast Treatment
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
4D Radiotherapy
Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Clinical Teams
Radiation Oncology

Dr. Karen Sokolov is the best doctor I have ever had ... She's super duper nice, friendly and compassionate.

- Patient

Patients rave about the care they've received from Karen Sokolov, M.D., a board-certified radiation oncologist. She joins City of Hope after serving the community of Torrance, California, for the past decade.

A perpetual honors student, Dr. Sokolov received a B.S. in chemistry from UCLA and was named Bruin of The Year. She then earned her medical degree at UC San Francisco (UCSF). She completed her internship at Saint Mary Hospital in Long Beach, California before returning to UCLA for residency in radiation oncology where she rose to the level of Chief Resident.

Dr. Sokolov is experienced in a wide variety of precision radiation systems and equipment, including Stereotactic Brain and Body Radiation (SRS and SBRT), Deep Inspiration Breath Hold technique for breast treatment, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), and 4D Radiotherapy.

Dr. Sokolov has published a diverse series of papers aimed at improving the effectiveness of various radiation systems.

Affiliate Locations

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center
181 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91505
818-847-3440

Education & Experience

Degrees

  • 2005, M.D., University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

  • 2001, B.S. Chemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Residency

  • 2009 - 2010, Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

  • 2006 - 2009, Resident, Radiation Oncology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Internship

  • 2005 - 2006, Intern, Internal Medicine, Saint Mary Hospital, Long Beach, CA

Professional Experience

  • 2021-present, Radiation Oncologist and Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, Burbank, CA

  • 2018 - 2021, Radiation Oncologist and Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope South Bay, Torrance, CA

  • 2013 - 2018, Radiation Oncologist, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Torrance, CA

  • 2010-2013, Radiation Oncologist, Torrance Memorial Medical Center
    Torrance, California

Publications

  • Long-Term Follow-Up of Bridging Therapies Prior to CAR T-Cell Therapy for Relapsed/Refractory Large B Cell Lymphoma. Ladbury C, Dandapani S, Hao C, Fabros M, Amini A, Sampath S, Glaser S, Sokolov K, Yeh J, Baird JH, Kambhampati S, Herrera A, Mei M, Nikolaenko L, Shouse G, Budde LE. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Mar 14;15(6):1747. doi: 10.3390/cancers15061747. PMID: 36980632
  • Integrating Academic and Community Cancer Care and Research through Multidisciplinary Oncology Pathways for Value-Based Care: A Review and the City of Hope Experience. Bosserman LD, Cianfrocca M, Yuh B, Yeon C, Chen H, Sentovich S, Polverini A, Zachariah F, Deaville D, Lee AB, Sedrak MS, King E, Gray S, Morse D, Glaser S, Bhatt G, Adeimy C, Tan T, Chao J, Nam A, Paz IB, Kruper L, Rao P, Sokolov K, Kulkarni P, Salgia R, Yamzon J, Johnson D. J Clin Med. 2021 Jan 7;10(2):188. doi: 10.3390/jcm10020188. PMID: 33430334
  • Bosserman LD, Cianfrocca M, Yuh B, Yeon C, Chen H, Sentovich S, Polverini A, Zachariah F, Deaville D, Lee AB, Sedrak MS, King E, Gray S, Morse D, Glaser S, Bhatt G, Adeimy C, Tan T, Chao J, Nam A, Paz IB, Kruper L, Rao P, Sokolov K, Kulkarni P, Salgia R, Yamzon J, Johnson D. Integrating Academic and Community Cancer Care and Research through Multidisciplinary Oncology Pathways for Value‐Based Care: A Review and the City of Hope Experience. J Clin Med. January 2021.
  • Yeh B, Belanto J, Sokolov KM, Pham V, Gobrial M, Mischel P, Jewett A, Jamieson C, Cacalano, N. SOCS5 Is A Potential Tumor Suppressor and Radiation Response Modifier in Glioblastoma. Translational Advances in Radiation Oncology and Cancer Imaging. September 2009. St. Louis.
  • Sokolov KM, Yeh B, Hagio M, DeMarco J, Lee SP. MRI Based Prostate Delineation Can Improve the Therapeutic Ratio in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer. Translational Advances in Radiation Oncology and Cancer Imaging. September 2009. St. Louis.   
  • Sokolov KM, Kreye E, Miller LG, Choi C, Tang AW. Postpartum Iliopsoas Pyomyositis Due to Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2007. 110:545-8.
  • Sokolov KM, Missett B, Xia P, Hsu I, Speight J. Using Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) To Match Brachytherapy Dose Distributions in Cervical Cancer. Nagoya, Japan. December 2004.