Samer Alkassis, MD, PhD
Accepting new patients

Samer Alkassis, MD, PhD

  • Hematology Oncology
Average rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Irvine Cancer Care |
250 East Yale Loop, Suite A Irvine, CA 92604

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2025
Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2025
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022

Fellowship

Hematology & Medical Oncology, UCLA Health, 2025

Residencies

Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, 2022
Internal Medicine, Damascus University Faculty of Medicine, 2016

Degrees

MSCR, UCLA, 2025
MD, Damascus University, 2015

Locations

UCLA Health Irvine Cancer Care
Orange County

Irvine Cancer Care

Medical Oncology| Hematology| Breast Medical Oncology
UCLA Health Laguna Hills Cancer Care
Orange County

Laguna Hills Cancer Care

Medical Oncology| Hematology| Breast Surgery
+1 more specialty
UCLA Health 100 Medical Plaza
West Los Angeles

Westwood Cancer Care

Medical Oncology| Hematology| Leukemia
+1 more specialty
UCLA Health Torrance Cancer Care
South Bay

Torrance Cancer Care

Medical Oncology| Hematology| Breast Surgery
+8 more specialties

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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Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
111 total ratings | 10 reviews
5.0
Very professional and informative about the new path
5.0
My provider was beyond helpful, professional, compassionate, and very informative.
5.0
Dr Alkassis is one of the finest, most caring , thorough, considerate, doctor I have Ever met! He always explains clearly what he is concerned about for the patient.
5.0
Dr. Alkassis is a great doctor. He listens, explains things well, makes sure I understand, and always asks if I have additional questions.
5.0
Dr. Alkasis is by far my favorite doctor. He treats his patients like his own and is an extremely great advocate for them. I have so much respect and trust in him.