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Meet Medical Oncologist Marianna Koczywas, M.D.
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Marianna Koczywas, M.D.

Medical Oncologist
Clinical Expertise
  • Hematology
  • Thoracic Oncology
Research Focus
  • Thoracic Oncology
Appointments
Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Other Languages Spoken
  • Russian
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Clinical Teams

  • Head and Neck Cancers and Oral Cancer
  • Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology
  • Mesothelioma
“Dr. K.. never gave up on me... She gave me hope when it was hopeless, she gave me options when I needed them, she gave me hugs when I needed them and saw me through some really difficult times.”  -  Patient
 
Year after year, Marianna Koczywas, M.D., is named one of America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly.
 
Born in Poland, Dr. Koczywas received her medical degree from the Medical Academy of Lodz. She joined City of Hope in 1997 as a fellow in the Department of Medical Oncology, becoming a staff physician in 2001.
 
Dr. Koczywas is heavily involved in research and clinical trials, searching for more effective drug therapies for lung cancer. She has published extensively and is a strong advocate of incorporating palliative care into cancer treatment programs.

Locations

Duarte - Main Campus
Duarte - Main Campus

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1500 East Duarte Road

Duarte, CA 91010

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Education

Board Certifications

  • 2000, Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, subspecialty of Hematology
  • 1997, Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • California Medical License
  • DEA Certificate
  • Pennsylvania Medical License

Degrees

  • 1978 -1984, Medical Academy of Lodz, Lodz, Poland, M.D., Medicine

Fellowship

  • 1999 - 2000, Fellow, Department of Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplantation, City of Hope, Duarte, CA.
  • 1997 - 1999, Fellow, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
  • 1988 - 1990, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology, Troczewski City Hospital, Kutno, Poland

Residency

  • 1994 - 1997, Resident, PGY-3, Internal Medicine, St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • 1985 - 1988, Physician Resident, Troczewski City Hospital, Kutno, Poland

Internship

  • 1984 - 1985, Physician Intern, Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Cynecology, The City Hospital of Lowicz, Poland
Professional Experience
  • 2001 - present, Staff Physician, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope , Duarte, CA
  • 2000 - 2001, Private Practice, Oncology Care Medical Associates, Montebello, CA
  • 1999 - 2000, Fellow, Department of Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplantation, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
Memberships
  • American Medical Association
  • Pennsylvania Medical Society
  • Southwest Oncology Group
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