J. Randolph Hecht, MD
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J. Randolph Hecht, MD

  • Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Santa Monica Cancer Care |

About

Preferred Name: J. Randolph (Randy) Hecht

Academic/Professional Titles:

  • Professor of Clinical Medicine,David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
  • Director of the UCLA Gastrointestinal Oncology Program

Dr. Hecht is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA School of Medicine. He holds the Carol and Saul Rosenzweig Chair for Cancer Therapies Development and is the Director of the UCLA Gastrointestinal Oncology Program. Dr. Hecht attended medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He took his internal medicine residency at Northwestern and completed fellowships in gastroenterology research at the University of Chicago, and in gastroenterology and medical oncology at UCLA. Dr. Hecht is an internationally known clinical and translational researcher in the field of gastrointestinal cancers. He has published widely on the molecular biology, early detection, and treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. He has lead and is currently directing small trials with new molecules as well as large international randomized trials. Current ongoing research includes preclinical models of therapy with biological agents, early studies with gene therapy vectors and tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and leading phase II and phase III trials with novel agents.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1998
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 1987

Fellowships

Medical Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1997
Medicine/Gastroenterology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1991

Residency

Internal Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 1987

Internship

Internal Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 1985

Degree

MD, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 1984

Locations

Santa Monica

Santa Monica Cancer Care

Medical Oncology| Hematology| Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology +5 more specialties

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Videos

Colorectal Cancer: Screening, Controversy and Management | UCLA Digestive Diseases

Research

Interests

  • Colorectal cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Gastric cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Biliary cancer
  • Small intestine cancer
  • Anal cancer
  • Neuroendocrine cancer

Insurance

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

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California, 2023, 2024

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
112 total ratings | 32 reviews
5.0
February 27, 2025
Dr.. Hecht amazing doctor I am so happy to have him as my doctor I feel so safe and secure he is the best
5.0
February 26, 2025
Always caring and attentive
5.0
February 24, 2025
Very good
5.0
February 22, 2025
Dr. Hecht Explained the results of my scan and why it was done. I was clear with next steps.
5.0
February 12, 2025
The doctor explained my medical condition and was very patient to explain my questions. I felt confident to keep my treatment with Dr. Hecht and his team.