Division of Hospital Medicine

At the Division of Hospital Medicine at City of Hope in Duarte, California, we view our part of the cancer patient's journey as a great privilege and responsibility. Hospitalists are physicians who focus on caring for patients admitted to the hospital. Hospitalists inform the primary physician of the inpatient admission, coordinate care and ensure a safe transition out of the hospital.

Our Duarte team comprises 18 faculty members and advanced practice providers from the Evaluation and Treatment Center and the hospitalist and nocturnist groups. This unique structure allows us to transition our patients from admission through treatment to discharge seamlessly.

We strive to be a leading hospitalist program for inpatients. Our mission is to provide patient-centered care through clear communication, empathy for patients, family members and staff, and collaboration with members of subspecialty teams.

Our Hospital Medicine Team

Hayder Alzubaidi, M.D.
Duarte - Main Campus

Hayder Alzubaidi, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medicine at City of Hope in Los Angeles.

Cornelia Odell Bio
Duarte - Main Campus

Cornelia Banciu-Odell, M.D., is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine, at City of Hope in Southern California.

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Augen Batou, D.O.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Duarte - Main Campus

For Augen Batou, D.O., being a hospitalist enables him to serve himself by serving others. The son of a pharmacist, he has had a passion for medicine since he was young.

Martin Consunji City of Hope Physician Headshot
Duarte - Main Campus

Martin Consunji, M.D. is the assistant clinical professor, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine.

Michael Dittmar, M.D.
Duarte - Main Campus; Arcadia

Michael Dittmar, M.D., specializes in internal medicine, considering every organ system from head to toe. He is a natural team leader — preferring to serve as primary physician for his patients, he keeps communication at the crux of his clinical practice.

 

Kourosh Golestany
Duarte - Main Campus

Kourosh Golestany, M.D., is an associate clinical professor, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine.

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Pritiben Patel, M.D., M.B.A., is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medicine at City of Hope.

Mohammad F Sadi M.D.
Duarte - Main Campus

Mohammad Sadi, M.D., is a nocturnist in the Department of Medicine at City of Hope.

Jay Varughese
Duarte - Main Campus

Jay Varughese, M.D., clinical professor and Chief, Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine.

Jeff Wade
Jeff Wade, M.D.
Hospitalist
Duarte - Main Campus

Jeff Wade, M.D., is a hospitalist and associate clinical professor in the Department of Medicine.

Meet Dr. Monique White-Dominguez
Duarte - Main Campus

Monique White-Dominguez, D.O., a hospitalist and assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medicine.