South Pasadena

City of Hope® South Pasadena provides the San Gabriel Valley and Greater Los Angeles communities with unparalleled cancer care and innovative treatments. The convenient location, just off the 110 Freeway, puts our cancer patients within easy reach of additional surgical and diagnostic imaging services.

Our South Pasadena location features an open and inviting infusion room with comfortable chairs, state-of-the-art equipment for more precise imaging and radiation treatment. We also offer complimentary beverages and snacks plus free guest Wi-Fi. Our goal is to make our patients’ time here as easy and stress-free as possible.

34.1233761, -118.1505768

209 Fair Oaks Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030
All Patients

Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed on major federal holidays

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City of Hope South Pasadena cares for patients from prevention through survivorship by pairing our expertise in numerous cancers and conditions with world-class technologies and services.

The radiation oncology program at City of Hope South Pasadena has earned APEx accreditation, the highest level of certification offered by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

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.

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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

Explore City of Hope South Pasadena

Our light and bright 25,000-square-foot medical facility offers multiple exam and treatment rooms for patient comfort and convenience, expanding access to City of Hope’s world-class cancer care.

Exterior of City of Hope South Pasadena Building

Our Physicians

Maria Mercedes Chang Villacreces

Endocrinologist Maria Mercedes Chang Villacreses, M.D., is determined to make a difference in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diabetes.

Chen Helen
Helen Chen, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist

Helen Chen, M.D., is a radiation oncologist at City of Hope, South Pasadena in Los Angeles, Southern California.

Wei Feng
Wei Feng, M.D.
Endocrinologist

Wei Feng, M.D., is a board certified endocrinologist with expertise in many areas such as diabetes, thyroid, pituitary, osteoporosis, PCOS, obesity, lipid disorder, and adrenal disease.

Dr. Abigail Fong, M.D., M.B.A, is an assistant clinical professor in the department of surgery. 

Thomas Gernon

Thomas J. Gernon, M.D., is an otolaryngologist specializing in the treatment of head and neck cancers, particularly HPV-related malignancies, at City of Hope in Duarte and South Pasadena.

Daniel Jae Kim
Daniel Jae Kim, M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist

Daniel Jae Kim, M.D., medical oncologist at City of Hope's South Pasadena location.

Meet Medical Oncologist Hematologist Stephen Koehler, M.D.
Stephen Koehler, M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist

Stephen Koehler, M.D., is a medical oncologist at City of Hope's South Pasadena location.

Stephen Lee
Stephen J. Lee, M.D.
Gynecologic Oncologist

Stephen Lee, M.D., is a gynecologic oncologist focusing on ovarian cancer, uterine (endometrial) cancer, cervical cancer, and robotic surgery.

Meet Richard T. Lee, M.D.
Richard T. Lee, M.D.
Cherng Family Director's Chair, Center for Integrative Oncology

Richard T. Lee, M.D., is the medical director of the Integrative Medicine Program in the Department of Supportive Care Medicine at City of Hope.

Meet Our Doctors: Aaron Lewis, M.D.
Aaron Lewis, M.D.
Surgeon; Surgical Oncologist

Aaron Lewis, M.D., is a surgeon at City of Hope's South Pasadena and Arcadia locations, specializing in general oncologic surgery.

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