Together We Deliver Hope
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.
Physician Referral 866-408-1263
City of Hope provides innovative and groundbreaking techniques for the treatment of cancer. Refer your patient today.
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's expertise in infusion therapy extends beyond cancer-related drugs. We also administer non-oncology medications.
For more information about our comprehensive cancer program, or to schedule a one-on-one with a City of Hope cancer expert, please contact one of our physician liaisons.
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.
"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
Meet Our Orange County Cancer Specialists
Tanuja Bhandari, M.D., is a radiation oncologist at City of Hope who is well-versed in all forms of radiation oncology, including intraoperative radiation therapy.
Azra Borogovac, M.D., M.S., is a hematologist at City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center. For Dr. Borogovac, the patient is the most important part of the medical team. She sees the opportunity to provide care to people with cancer as a privilege.
Luke Chen, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist at City of Hope's Huntington Beach and Irvine Sand Canyon locations. Dr. Chen’s research has explored ways to improve treatment for prostate cancer and other malignancies.
Jennifer Chen M.D., is a Lead Breast Imager and Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology at City of Hope Orange County.
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, 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.
Amrita Krishnan, M.D., directs the Judy and Bernard Briskin Center for Multiple Myeloma Research at City of Hope's cancer research hospital, seeking to make gains in one of the most rapidly changing areas in cancer research.
Christian Co Lu, M.D., M.H.S., is a patient-centric physician with 15+ years of experience in medical care.
Hoda Pourhassan, M.D., is a hematologist-oncologist in the Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation at City of Hope.
George Bernard Semeniuk, III, M.D., is a hematologist/oncologist specializing in leukemia, lymphoma and hematopoietic cell transplantation.
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.
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.
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.