Due to unforeseen circumstances, starting Friday, May 23, 2025, all City of Hope Palmdale appointments are temporarily moving to City of Hope Antelope Valley.
- Appointments from May 23 to June 6: You will receive a call to reschedule your appointment.
- Appointments after June 6: Please check your appointment reminders or the MyCityofHope portal.
For questions, please call (661) 902-5600. We appreciate your patience. Our top priority is to ensure that your care continues without interruption.
Temporary Relocation
34.6854674, -118.1583769
Lancaster, CA 93534
- Clinical Services
- Insurance Information
City of Hope cares for patients from prevention through survivorship by pairing our expertise in numerous cancers and conditions with world-class technologies and services.
Is My Insurance Accepted?
View a list of insurance companies that City of Hope currently contracts with for its locations and physicians. Even if your plan is included, check with your insurance company to make sure you are covered. Your insurance company/medical group will tell you if you need any authorizations.
If you wish to receive treatment at City of Hope, but we're not currently contracted with your insurance plan, contact your insurance company and ask about obtaining authorization to receive treatment here.
No Surprise Billing
When you're treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility, you are protected from balance billing. In these cases, you shouldn't be charged more than your plan's copayments, coinsurance and/or deductible. Learn about your rights and protections against surprise medical bills.
Our Physicians
Pedram Aram, M.D., believes that doctors have the power to change lives. He is committed to making a positive impact on patients' lives by utilizing his expertise in benign/general urology, including treatment of prostate and testicular cancer, kidney cancer and transplant, and robotic-assisted and
Fornati Bedell, M.D., M.H.S., is a urologic surgeon and assistant clinical professor in the Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology within the Department of Surgery.
Weston Bush, M.D., M.P.H., is an assistant clinical professor, division of general oncologic surgery, Department of Surgery at City of Hope Palmdale.
Kai Dallas, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope.
Donald Hannoun, M.D., is a surgeon practicing urology and urologic oncology at City of Hope | Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita.
Michael Lao, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor practicing urology and urologic oncology at City of Hope in Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita.
Amartej Merla, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist with expertise in hematological cancers as well as gastrointestinal, stomach, esophageal and colorectal cancers. He practices at City of Hope's Antelope Valley location.
Heather Player, M.D., is breast and colon cancer surgeon and an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology at City of Hope. She practices at City of Hope | Antelope Valley and Mission Hills.
Kristina Wittig M.D., is a urologic surgeon at City of Hope | Antelope Valley in California.
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City of Hope Palmdale is a 4,800-square-foot suite that provides patients with comprehensive and collaborative care. Our team of experts and health care professionals are committed to providing whole-patient care and world-class resources to the community we serve. City of Hope cares for patients from prevention through survivorship by pairing our expertise in numerous cancers and conditions with world-class technologies and services.
