Gary J. Schiller, MD
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Gary J. Schiller, MD

  • Leukemia|
  • Hematologic Malignancy
Average rating: 4.9
 
Bowyer Oncology Center |

About

Dr. Schiller is a well-published clinical investigator in acute and chronic leukemias, multiple myeloma, and other hematologic malignancies, as well as in stem cell and bone marrow transplantation. He lectures extensively, and has also written for the popular press.

He is Immediate-Past Chairman of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust.

His research projects include clinical studies of new drugs, therapies, and bone marrow/stem cell transplantation for patients with malignancies of the blood or bone marrow such as leukemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphoma. He has carried out studies of stem cell transplantation following high-dose chemotherapy and radiation for acute myelogenous leukemia, one of the most common types of leukemia in adults. He has also carried out work with purified stem cell transplantation for multiple myeloma.

He has ongoing studies using new drugs and therapeutics for acute and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute and chronic myelogenous leukemia, and multiple myeloma; he also has studies going on in certain kinds of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Sickle Cell Anemia.

His approach is to put into clinical trials new treatments developed in the laboratory for patients with blood stem cell diseases or cancers of the bone marrow and blood.

Languages

English, Spanish

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1989
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1987

Fellowship

Medicine/Hematology-Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1990

Residency

Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 1987

Internship

Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 1985

Degree

MD, Keck School of Medicine of the USC, 1984

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024, 2025
  • 2018 Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctors

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
145 total ratings | 75 reviews
5.0
August 22, 2025
Always an amazing experience with Dr Schiller. Never a complaint. I pay thru my insurance to see him & only him & that's what I get. Not spend time with practitioners who absolutely know nothing about my history.
5.0
August 20, 2025
Always well informed and answers all questions regarding current medical condition(s).Very personable,direct,thorough and to the point when speaking to me as a person and patient.
5.0
August 20, 2025
Dr Schiller is Outstanding in every respect Huge asset to UCLA
5.0
August 19, 2025
Very thoughtful and kind.
5.0
August 15, 2025
Dr. Schiller is awesome always answers all of my questions put my mind at ease. Great doctor.