George Hajjar, M.D., FACP
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Regional Medical Director for San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita and Ventura County
It was my dream since childhood to become a doctor.
George Hajjar, M.D., FACP says watching his mother face the challenges of breast cancer inspired him to pursue training in medical oncology and instilled the importance of compassionate care. This makes him an ideal fit for City of Hope, which he calls, “the place where I belong.”
Dr. Hajjar received his medical degree from Aleppo University in Syria and continued his training at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. Before joining City of Hope, he spent a decade serving the community of Porterville, California, at the Sierra View Cancer Treatment Center.
Dr. Hajjar is regional medical director for San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Ventura County. He handles patients with hematology and general medical oncology at the Santa Clarita clinical network location.
Location
Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Education & Experience
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
Degrees
- 1988, Aleppo University, Faculty of Medicine, Aleppo, Syria, Doctor of Medicine
Fellowship
- 1996–1999, Hematology/Oncology, Seton Hall University at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey
Residency
- 1993–1996, Internal Medicine, Seton Hall University at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Elizabeth, New Jersey
Professional Experience
- 2018–present, Regional Medical Director for San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Ventura County, City of Hope, Santa Clarita, California
- 2016–present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, California
- 2006–2016, Staff Physician, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Sierra View Cancer Treatment Center, Porterville, California
- 2002–2005, Staff Physician, St. Luke’s Oncology & Hematology Associates, Duluth, Minnesota
- 2000–2002, Staff Physician, The Garden State Cancer Center, Belleville, New Jersey
Awards & Memberships
Awards
- 1999, Clinical Oncology Research Award presented by the American Cancer Society
- 1998, Gallo Award for Outstanding Cancer Research presented by The Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Memberships
- Fellow American College of Physicians