Marwan G. Fakih, M.D.

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Doctor Marwan Fakih
Medical Oncologist
Clinical Expertise
Colorectal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Research Area
Drug Development in Colorectal Cancer
Biomarker Research
Phase I Studies
Developmental Therapeutics (Phase I)
Other Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Research Teams
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program (CCC)
Appointments
Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Associate Director for Clinical Sciences
Medical Director, Briskin Center for Clinical Research
Division Chief, GI Medical Oncology
Co-director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
Clinical Teams
Anal Cancer
Appendix Cancer
Bile Duct Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Program
Liver Cancers and Liver Tumors
Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Pancreatic Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
The most important thing in being an oncologist is to be there for your patient.
 
Named multiple times by Castle Connolly as one of “America's Top Doctors,” Marwan G. Fakih, M.D., is a professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, co-directs the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program and is the Judy & Bernard Briskin Distinguished Director of Clinical Research.
 
Dr. Fakih joined City of Hope in 2012 following successful associations with Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Originally from Lebanon, Dr. Fakih earned his medical degree at The American University of Beirut.
 
Dr. Fakih is passionate about educating his patients every step of the way. A prolific publisher, he has authored over 240 papers and led numerous clinical trials, many of which focus on new treatments for advanced colorectal cancer.
Location
Education & Experience
Board Certifications

  • 2001-present, American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Degrees

  • 1992, M.D., American University of Beirut, Lebanon

  • 1988, B.S., Biology, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

Fellowship

  • 1998-2001, Fellow, Hematology and Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Residency

  • 1993-1995, Internal Medicine Resident, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Internship

  • 1992-1993, Internal Medicine Intern, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Professional Experience

  • 2020-present, Associate Director for Clinical Sciences, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA

  • 2018-present, Endowed Professor, Judy & Bernard Briskin Distinguished Directorship in Clinical Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2018-present, Medical Director, Briskin Center for Clinical Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2015-2016, Interim Chair, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2012-present, Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2012-present, Division Chief, GI Medical Oncology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2011-2012, Professor of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

  • 2010-2011, Associate Professor of Medicine (tenure track), State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

  • 2006-2011, Associate Professor of Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY

  • 2006-2011, Assistant Professor, Graduate Faculty, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY

  • 2002-2010, Assistant Professor of Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

  • 2001-2002, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

  • 1995-1998, Staff Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, McLaren Medical Center, Flint, MI

Research
Lab Members
My research focuses on developing novel therapeutics for patients with advanced colorectal cancer. This includes targeted therapies for RAS mutated cancers (including KRAS G12C), BRAF mutated cancer, and HER-2 driven tumors. In addition, my work focuses on understanding mechanisms of resistance to immunotherapy in colorectal cancers and developing novel clinical strategies to establish immune response in microsatellite stable cancers. Along with these clinical research endeavors, I am conducting prospective and retrospective studies to identify the utility of several molecular and immune biomarkers as prognostic biomarkers of response to treatment in Stage 4 colorectal cancers.
Awards & Memberships
Awards

  • 2019-present, Southern California Top Doctors

  • 2019-present, L.A.'s Top Docs - Los Angeles Magazine

  • 2016-present, America's Most Honored Doctors - Top 1%

  • 2013-Present, America's Top Doctors for Cancer

  • 2009-Present, America's Top Doctors

  • 2009-2011, Best Teaching Attending of the Year, Roswell Park Cancer Institute

  • 2006-2007, Best Teaching Attending of the Year, Roswell Park Cancer Institute

  • 2000-2001, Amgen Fellow of the Year Award, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

  • 2000, AACR Aspen Workshop on Molecular Biology in Cancer Research

  • 1988, BS Biology with Distinction Award, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

  • 1987-1990, Deans Honor List, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

Memberships

  • American Association of Cancer Research

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology

  • European Society of Medical Oncology

  • NRG Oncology

  • Southwest Oncology Group

Publications
Please click here for a listings of Dr. Fakih's publications. City of Hope is not responsible for its accuracy.
Ratings & Reviews
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 five stars being the highest.
Ratings
5.0
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Know important info medical history
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider explain in way you understand
4.9
Provider listen carefully to you
Reviews
09/06/23
Everything was fine - Verified patient
09/06/23
Dr. Fakih has been an excellent Oncologist and has always put my needs and concerns first. I would highly recommend him as a care giver. - Verified patient
08/24/23
I feel that I am in the best of care with Dr Fakih and his team. I have told everyone I know about COH and the incredible care I have recrived there! - Verified patient
08/24/23
I tell EVERYONE that I know about the wonderful care that I receive at COH! - Verified patient
08/23/23
All helpful and good - Verified patient