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Levanto G. Schachter, DO, MS

  • Hematology Oncology
Average rating: 4.9
 
San Luis Obispo Cancer Care |

About

Dr. Schachter completed his internal medicine training at Scripps Mercy in San Diego and completed his fellowship at Scripps MD Anderson in San Diego.  

His practice focuses on hematologic malignancies and cell therapies.  This includes leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. He was faculty at Oregon Health and Science University from 2019 to 2023, as part of the hematologic malignancy group and has a number of publications on this subject.  

Dr. Schachter believes in caring for the whole patient and feels honored to be able to be a part of each patient’s cancer journey.  He joined the UCLA Health Cancer Care Center San Luis Obispo in 2023 where he cares for patients with a wide variety of cancers focusing on hematologic malignancies.

In his spare time, Dr. Schachter enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.  He enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, drawing, writing and when he has a chance, sailing.  He tries to share his love of nature, creativity and adventure with his children.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013

Fellowship

Hematology Oncology, Scripps Clinic/Green/Mercy, 2017

Residency

Internal Medicine, Scripps Mercy Hospital, 2013

Degree

DO, Western University of Health Sciences, 2010

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

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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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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
267 total ratings | 36 reviews
5.0
February 27, 2025
Very good
5.0
February 19, 2025
I felt very comfortable and at ease with Dr Schachter. He explained my situation clearly and fully with space to ask questions and provide my point of view. Overall very professional and approachable.
5.0
February 18, 2025
He answered all of my questions thoroughly.
5.0
February 6, 2025
Thorough and professional and knowledgeable.
5.0
February 6, 2025
Though clearly under the weather with Covid, Dr. Schachter gave no evidence of wanting to rush through the appointment. He fully outlined the results of the several tests I had taken and then answered our questions about those tests. He discussed in some detail the different treatment options open to us, both the good and the bad if you will, answered our questions about that and let us decide on which option we preferred. We live nearly 40 miles from the Dr.'s office, and the virtual visit was more than adequate from our perspective. In fact, we wouldn't be opposed to doing our next meeting in this format.