Karen M. Sokolov, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
4.9 (31 RATINGS)
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
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.
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center
181 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91505
818-847-3440
Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center
181 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91505
818-847-3440
2005, M.D., University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
2001, B.S. Chemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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
2005 - 2006, Intern, Internal Medicine, Saint Mary Hospital, Long Beach, CA
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
- 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 lliopsoas Pyomyositis Due to
- Community-Acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphlococcus 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.
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 5 stars being the highest.
Ratings
5.0
Provider explain in way you understand
5.0
Provider listen carefully to you
4.9
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.8
Know important info medical history
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
Reviews
07/23/21
Dr sokolov is a specialist so I only am doing follow ups for radiation. She is fantastic, very caring. She has a wealth of knowledge and makes suggestions and is just a great doctor and person. - Verified patient
06/08/21
Overall good experience. Well-informed. - Verified patient
06/07/21
The doctor was wonderful with me. No problems at all. - Verified patient
05/28/21
Doctor Karen Sokolov's conducts visit with excellence that make me very optimistic. - Verified patient
05/28/21
doctor and nurse are well informed about my case, records are updated - Verified patient