Pursuing Cancer Cures at the Speed of Life
Orange County Patient Referrals
City of Hope® believes that patients benefit from a collaboration between us and their referring physicians. We work in partnership with you, communicating with you frequently, and focusing on helping patients return to your care when they complete their treatment. This is how we foster collaborative innovation and provide better care for our community.
As a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, City of Hope is a recognized leader in innovative discoveries and novel treatments that revolutionize the fields of cancer research as well as cancer prevention, detection, and care. This means your patient will be treated in accordance with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines and have access to promising new therapies.
How to Refer a Patient
We will work with your patient to complete the registration process and to schedule an appointment at the patient's convenience. You will be notified once the appointment is scheduled, and we will continue to work with you and your office to coordinate care during and after the patient's treatment at City of Hope Orange County.
Contact one of our Orange County clinics directly Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
After-hour calls will be answered within one business day.
For general orders, please download our referral form and send to our centralized fax line 949-777-6750.
Additional Referral Resources
We're here to help and welcome the opportunity to partner with you in providing your patients with the latest treatment innovations.
City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center Breast Screening & Diagnostic Center Referring Physician Order Form.
City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center supports general x-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, MRI, molecular/nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology service request.
Choose Hope for Your Patients
Promising new therapies, advanced techniques and evidence-based cancer care treatment.
Renowned breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
Treating GI cancers with leading-edge technologies, precision medicine, therapeutic and radiological advances.
Expertise in cancer treatment, complex non-cancerous gynecologic disorders, urogynecology and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Targeted treatments and clinical trials known to improve the lives of patients with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and more.
Expertise, advanced therapies and lifesaving clinical trials offer the most advanced lung cancer care in the region.
Industry leading radiation oncology team offers a comprehensive set of specialized services and advanced technologies.
A uniquely integrated, patient-centered approach to diagnose and treat prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular and penile cancers.
Our Hope Infusions team is trained in managing complex non-oncology infusion services.
Meet Our Orange County Cancer Care Specialists
Orange County patients who once traveled for expert care now have access to the world’s best
cancer-fighting minds close to home. This is the Hope you’ve been waiting for.
Elizabeth Conner, M.D. is a gastrointestinal medical oncologist dedicated to advancing compassionate, research-driven cancer care.
Amy Copeland, M.D., is a surgical oncologist treating gastrointestinal cancers such as stomach, small bowel, colon and appendix as well as soft tissue and retroperitoneal sarcomas.
Olga Danilova, M.D., Ph.D., is a pathologist in the Department of Pathology at City of Hope.
Simona De Michele, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the department of pathology at City of Hope Lennar Foundation Cancer Center.
Jack Dubois, M.D., is a palliative care physician who works with patients and families to navigate complex decision making, with an emphasis on communication and addressing ethical issues in the decision-making process.
Amir Esparza, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a colorectal surgeon double-board certified in general surgery and colorectal surgery and commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.
Regional Clinic Locations
For more information about our comprehensive referral program, or to schedule a one-on-one with a City of Hope cancer expert, please contact one of our physician liaisons.
"City of Hope is in Orange County to provide world-renowned research, pioneering therapies, and nationally-recognized compassionate care for patients with common or complex cancers. Our focus is on the future of cancer care and providing the best chance for cancer survival."
— Edward Kim M.D., M.B.A., Physician-in-Chief at City of Hope Orange County and nationally recognized advocate for expanding access to lifesaving clinical trials.
