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Pasadena Cancer Care Center

Oncology • Pasadena, CA

4.6/5(47 reviews)

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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

Pasadena Cancer Care Center, part of UCLA Health in Pasadena, California, offers medical oncology, hematology, and breast medical oncology services along with multidisciplinary cancer care. The center provides nurse navigation, access to clinical trials, and integrative oncology support through the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology, which offers holistic services including therapy, nutrition counseling, and mindfulness programs.

Services Offered

  • Medical Oncology
  • Hematology
  • Breast Medical Oncology
  • Multidisciplinary oncology care
  • Integrative oncology support
  • Nurse navigation
  • Clinical trials access
  • Holistic patient support

Team

  • Steven H. Applebaum, Hematology/Oncology - MD
  • Alexander C. Black, Hematology/Oncology - MD
  • Dorcas Chi, Breast Medical Oncology, Hematology Oncology - MD
  • Michelle L. Hubert, Nurse Practitioner, Hematology Oncology - NP
  • Evangelia K. Kirimis, Hematology Oncology - MD
  • Nu T. Lu, Hematology Oncology - MD

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What services are offered at the Pasadena Cancer Care Center?

Medical Oncology, Hematology, Breast Medical Oncology, and related multidisciplinary cancer care.

What are the hours for the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology?

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp (UCLA Health Pasadena Cancer Care): 4.0 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)
  • Birdeye (Pasadena Cyberknife Center): 4.9 out of 5 stars (15 reviews)
  • ScoreDoc (The Oncology Institute): 4.7 out of 5 stars (24 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Warm and caring staff experiences reported by some patients
  • Appreciation for specific oncologists and medical expertise
  • Positive feedback for alternative treatment options like CyberKnife

Common complaints

  • Difficulty communicating with doctors and getting timely responses
  • Complaints regarding office staff responsiveness and administrative processes
  • Reports of delayed treatment and diagnostic testing concerns

"It's been over 4 years since I stepped foot in this clinic but I still remember the warmth of their staff like it was yesterday."

- Yelp user review for UCLA Health Pasadena Cancer Care

"He kept delaying treatment for two months. He ordered all types of useless tests... Stay away from this place; their ineptitude will kill your relative."

- ScoreDoc user review for The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation

"So difficult to get in touch with doctor. Office staff just doesn't care. You have to call so many times just to get the next orders for lab work."

- Yelp user review for The Oncology Institute

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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