Long Beach Elm

City of Hope | Long Beach Elm provides Long Beach, California, and nearby communities unparalleled cancer care and innovative treatments close to home.

33.7797376, -118.1883915

1043 Elm Avenue
Suite 104
Long Beach, CA 90813
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Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on federal holidays

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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.

City of Hope’s renowned physicians and researchers utilize the latest in technology and innovation to treat cancer, coupled with our enduring belief in providing unparalleled compassionate care.

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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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Explore City of Hope Long Beach Elm

CITY OF HOPE | LONG BEACH ELM provides the community with unparalleled care and innovative treatments closer to home. As a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, we are committed to transforming the future of cancer care at each of our clinical network sites throughout Southern California, working with you to successfully navigate and manage the process of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Our facility offers an array of services and treatment rooms for patient comfort and convenience, expanding access to City of Hope’s world-class care.

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Our Physicians

Sassan Farjami, M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Long Beach Elm; Long Beach Worsham

Sassan Farjami, M.D., is a hematologist and medical oncologist at City of Hope's Long Beach Elm and Long Beach Worsham locations. Dr. Farjami is also an associate clinical professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.

Christian C. Lu, M.D., M.H.S.
Christian C. Lu, M.D., M.H.S.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Long Beach Elm; Huntington Beach

Christian Co Lu, M.D., M.H.S., is a patient-centric physician with 15+ years of experience in medical care. 

Danny Nguyen, M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Lennar Foundation Cancer Center; Huntington Beach; Long Beach Elm

Danny Nguyen, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist at City of Hope's Huntington Beach and Irvine Sand Canyon locations. Dr. Nguyen is also an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.

Sarmen Sarkissian, M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Long Beach Elm; Long Beach Worsham

Sarmen Sarkissian, M.D., is a hematologist and medical oncologist at City of Hope's Long Beach Elm and Long Beach Worsham locations.

Nishan Tchekmedyian, M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Lennar Foundation Cancer Center; Long Beach Elm

Nishan Tchekmedyian, M.D., is a hematologist and medical oncologist at City of Hope's Huntington Beach, Irvine Sand Canyon, and Newport Beach Lido locations.

Nerses Simon Tchekmedyian, M.D., FACP
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Lennar Foundation Cancer Center; Huntington Beach; Long Beach Elm; Irvine Sand Canyon

Nerses Simon Tchekmedyian, M.D., FACP, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at City of Hope's Huntington Beach, Irvine Sand Canyon, Long Beach Elm locations. Dr. Tchekmedyian is also a clinical professor in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research.

Lihong Wu, M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Long Beach Elm; Long Beach Worsham

Lihong Wu, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist at City of Hope's Long Beach Elm and Worsham locations. Dr. Wu has made it her mission to help others triumph over cancer. She prides herself on being there for her patients and finding the best possible treatments for them.

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Nikki Zahabi, D.O.
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine
Irvine Sand Canyon; Long Beach Elm

Nikki Zahabi, D.O., is an assistant clinical professor with a strong background in internal medicine and critical care in the Department of Medicine at City of Hope in Duarte, California.

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