When it comes to cancer in Orange County, it’s Hope First.
Cancer is never easy, but it starts with Hope. As a leader in exceeding national survivor rates, City of Hope is all-in on ending cancer. Together, our 600 cancer physicians, 1000 researchers and scientists, and our 800 annual cancer-focused clinical trials are what drive us forward.
First in prevention. First in treatment. First in survival. When it comes to cancer in Orange County, it’s Hope First.
Orange County’s most advanced breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
Expertise in cancer treatment, complex non-cancerous gynecologic disorders, urogynecology and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Expertise, advanced therapies and lifesaving clinical trails offer the most advanced lung cancer care in Orange County.
Treating GI cancers with leading-edge technologies, precision medicine, therapeutic and radiological advances.
Targeted treatments and clinical trials known to improve the lives of patients with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and more.
Integrated approach to diagnose and treat prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancers to ensure optimal outcomes.
Orange County's Most Comprehensive
Cancer Network
City of Hope is delivering on our promise to the people of Orange County and changing cancer care for our family, friends, and neighbors. Patients can now access our network of advanced care at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center in Irvine and our OC regional clinics. The cancer center, regional clinics and the planned hospital will create OC’s largest network exclusively dedicated to cancer treatment, research, and cures.
A cancer diagnosis comes with many questions and can be emotionally overwhelming. Though types of cancers vary and everyone copes in uniquely individual ways, here are answers to some of the most common questions we hear. Let us help you begin navigating the journey back to health.
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for you and your loved ones. Experts advise taking the time to make important decisions and, if possible, asking a friend or loved one to help during these early days. One of the most important decisions you will need to make is selecting your doctor (the oncologist) and the medical team that will support you.
Joshua G. Cohen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist dedicated to offering his patients in Orange County empathy and excellence in clinical care.
Jamie Fertal, D.O., is a noted specialist in palliative medicine for cancer patients. She focuses on therapies that improve the quality of life at any stage of the patient's cancer journey.
Stacy W. Gray, M.D., is deputy director of the Center for Precision Medicine and professor and chief of the Division of Clinical Cancer Genomics within the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, and a secondary appointment in the Department of Population Sciences.
P. Grace Harrell, M.D., M.P.H., is an associate clinical professor, Department of Anesthesiology.
Cory Hugen, M.D., is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Urology and Urologic Oncology in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope Orange County.
Dr. Natalie Johnson is a prominent specialist in surgery for breast cancer, thyroid cancer, parathyroid disease, and melanoma.
Irene Kang, M.D., is medical director of women’s health medical oncology and assistant professor in medical oncology and therapeutics research.
Misagh Karimi, M.D., is a medical oncologist who is passionate about patient education, appearing frequently at community forums to discuss obesity, the environment and other possible risk factors for cancer.
Edward S. Kim, M.D., M.B.A., is the physician-in-chief of City of Hope Orange County, vice physician-in-chief of City of Hope National Medical Center, Professor, of the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, and Physician-in-Chief Chair of the Construction Industries Alliance City
Sudarsan Vishnu Kollimuttathuillam, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist at City of Hope's Huntington Beach and Irvine Sand Canyon locations. Dr. Kollimuttathuillan places a priority on offering his patients access to innovative treatments and clinical trial options.
Regional Clinic Locations
Jeffrey S. Yoshida, M.D., is the medical director of urologic surgery at City of Hope Orange County. He is currently located at the Newport Beach locations.
City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center features the latest and most comprehensive suite of market-leading technology for screening, diagnosing and treating cancer, delivered by highly-specialized experts who raise the bar for scientific expertise and exceptional outcomes. Patients receive fully integrated, multidisciplinary cancer care in one convenient location.
City of Hope Orange County leaders and physicians are available to provide commentary on a wide range of healthcare topics and cancer-focused news,