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Dr. Alan Saven, MD

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(395 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences (1982)

Professional interests include: cancer, blood disorders

10710 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 299-2984

Dr. Alan Saven, MD is a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences in 1982 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Alan Saven, MD is affiliated with Scripps Health and Scripps Green Hospital.

Office Locations

10710 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

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In The News

“Bjork primarily works with his mentor, Scripps oncologist Dr. Alan Saven.”—"Scripps La Jolla pediatrician Dr. Robert Bjork cares for kids while researching a cancer cure", The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood transfusion

In 2023, Dr. Alan Saven, MD had a list price for blood transfusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2023, Dr. Alan Saven, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

In 2013, Dr. Alan Saven, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	516
blood draw	71
bone marrow tests	88
chemotherapy	516
diagnostic procedures	88
doctor visit	1694
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	883
port flush	59

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	14
Hispanic	38
Asian	28
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	131
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	558
blood draw	54
bone marrow tests	107
chemotherapy	558
diagnostic procedures	107
doctor visit	1680
minimally invasive procedures	845
port flush	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	377
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	686
Black	14
Hispanic	37
Asian	27
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	135
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	616
blood draw	61
bone marrow tests	107
chemotherapy	616
diagnostic procedures	107
doctor visit	1769
hormone therapy	20
minimally invasive procedures	863

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	776
Female	822

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1416
Black	28
Hispanic	62
Asian	52
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	658
From 75 to 84	594
85 and over	262
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	750
blood draw	36
bone marrow tests	137
chemotherapy	750
diagnostic procedures	137
doctor visit	1899
hormone therapy	25
minimally invasive procedures	1012

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	16
Hispanic	34
Asian	39
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	327
85 and over	136
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	689
blood draw	46
bone marrow tests	123
chemotherapy	689
diagnostic procedures	123
doctor visit	1789
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	907
port flush	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	686
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	34
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	330
85 and over	106
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	577
blood draw	53
chemotherapy	577
doctor visit	1823
hormone therapy	29
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	854
port flush	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	686
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	33
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	118
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	507
blood draw	40
chemotherapy	507
doctor visit	1598
minimally invasive procedures	719
port flush	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	34
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	327
85 and over	119
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	634
blood draw	31
chemotherapy	634
doctor visit	1534
minimally invasive procedures	770
port flush	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	692
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	29
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	327
85 and over	105
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	402
blood draw	31
chemotherapy	402
doctor visit	1708
minimally invasive procedures	614
port flush	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	810
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	35
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	369
From 75 to 84	409
85 and over	128
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	324
blood draw	38
chemotherapy	324
doctor visit	1800
hormone therapy	73
minimally invasive procedures	568
port flush	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	533
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	911
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	37
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	466
85 and over	159
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	360
blood draw	41
chemotherapy	360
doctor visit	1784
hormone therapy	151
minimally invasive procedures	614
port flush	40

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	496
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	874
Black	18
Hispanic	43
Asian	38
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	468
85 and over	156
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Saven, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated as a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and bone marrow tests.

aspiration	55
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	539
blood draw	45
bone marrow tests	112
chemotherapy	539
diagnostic procedures	112
doctor visit	1734
hormone therapy	59
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	786

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD.

**Gender**
Male	456
Female	471

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	35
Non-Hispanic White	803
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	39
Other	31

**Age**
75 to 84	372
85 and over	141
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	372

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Saven, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Saven, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	17
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Alan Saven, MD graduated from University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences in 1982. He completed residency at Scripps Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences (1982)

Residency: Scripps Clinic

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (1987)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alan Saven, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Health

Scripps Green Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alan Saven, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 395 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alan Saven, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in La Jolla, CA.

4.7

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alan Saven, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Incyte Corporation	$178,775 JAKAFI $160,775	$18,000
Celgene Corporation	$106,987 Revlimid $80,883	Pomalyst $13,690	Istodax $3,947	Abraxane $146	Inrebic $40	Other $8,281
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$79,792 NINLARO $42,480	VELCADE $37,312
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an Amgen subsidiary	$63,351 Kyprolis $63,351
Amgen Inc.	$46,916 Kyprolis $43,904	Vectibix $210	XGEVA $188	Neulasta $61	NEUPOGEN $42	Other $2,510
Other	$429,826 IMBRUVICA $106,722	Venclexta $48,125	XPOVIO $28,336	BRUKINSA $26,533	CALQUENCE $23,740	Other $196,370

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$642,529
Consulting Fee	$125,486
Travel and Lodging	$61,947
Honoraria	$47,355
Food and Beverage	$27,083
Other	$1,248

Research Payments

Dr. Alan Saven, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $850.

Biography

Dr. Alan Saven's specialties are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. He practices in La Jolla, CA. He graduated from the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences and then he performed his residency at Scripps Clinic, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, and Jacobi Medical Center. Dr. Saven is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He has received the distinction of San Diego Super Doctors. He is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Saven's practice in La Jolla, CA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.