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Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD

Accepting New Patients

(249 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology, Adult Hematology and Adult Gastroenterology

Eastern Virginia Medical School (1984)

Professional interests include: small intestine cancer, colorectal surgery procedures, colorectal cancer, and more.

200 Medical Plaza #365, 420, 530, 120
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 586-2097

Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD is a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology, adult hematology and adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

Office Locations

200 Medical Plaza #365, 420, 530, 120
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 586-2097

(310) 586-0841

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UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

2020 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 829-6192

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“She is survived by her parents, J. Randolph Hecht, MD and Lori Winer Hecht, MD, and her beloved brother, Matthew Hecht of Los Angeles, CA, as well as her grandfather, Norman Hecht of Virginia Beach.”—"Naomi Abigail Hecht", The Virginian-Pilot, January 2021

“Often, patients may get an early warning of colorectal tumors with symptoms such as bleeding, changes in bowel habits or pain when going to the bathroom that can point to the need for diagnostic...”—"Some colorectal cancers found before screening starts at age 50", Fox News, January 2016

“So far, Brent's care has been overseen by Dr. J. Randolph Hecht, a professor of clinical medicine and the director of the gastrointestinal oncology program at UCLA Medical Center.”—"Family Fights Cancer, Shares Story To Inspire Others", Press Telegram, October 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

carcinoembryonic antigen test

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

lactate dehydrogenase test

In 2023, Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test, intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

complete blood count

In 2023, Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD performed more complete blood count (CBC) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lab tests

In 2012, Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	139
blood draw	179
chemotherapy	139
doctor visit	506
hospital care	296
inpatient care	296
lab tests	217
minimally invasive procedures	139
port flush	79

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	110
blood draw	196
chemotherapy	110
doctor visit	599
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
lab tests	675
minimally invasive procedures	110
port flush	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	21
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	93
blood draw	213
chemotherapy	93
doctor visit	587
hospital care	562
inpatient care	562
lab tests	735
minimally invasive procedures	93

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	23
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	132
blood draw	254
chemotherapy	132
doctor visit	650
hospital care	308
inpatient care	308
lab tests	931
minimally invasive procedures	132

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	64
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	40
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	160
blood draw	286
chemotherapy	160
doctor visit	768
hospital care	348
inpatient care	348
lab tests	1168
minimally invasive procedures	160

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	17
Hispanic	24
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	30
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	91
blood draw	265
chemotherapy	91
doctor visit	815
lab tests	1064
minimally invasive procedures	91

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	19
Hispanic	24
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	22
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	57
blood draw	216
chemotherapy	57
doctor visit	735
hospital care	293
inpatient care	293
lab tests	851
minimally invasive procedures	57

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	18
Hispanic	27
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	27
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	53
blood draw	120
chemotherapy	53
doctor visit	356
lab tests	464
minimally invasive procedures	53

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	16
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	40
blood draw	27
chemotherapy	40
doctor visit	314
hospital care	336
inpatient care	336
lab tests	390
minimally invasive procedures	40

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	22
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	123
blood draw	45
chemotherapy	123
doctor visit	510
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
lab tests	675
minimally invasive procedures	123

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	11
Hispanic	26
Asian	30
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	20
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Los Angeles, CA were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	99
blood draw	180
chemotherapy	99
doctor visit	532
hospital care	319
inpatient care	319
lab tests	717
minimally invasive procedures	99

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	150
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	20
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	113

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	52

Education & Training

Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1984. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (1984)

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals (1987)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (1987)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCLA Health

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Health Net of California, Centivo and UFCM Health System.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Health Net of California

Centivo

UFCM Health System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 249 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$44,933 Vectibix $11,686	IMLYGIC $11,092	$22,155
Genentech USA, Inc.	$19,226 Avastin $10,211	Perjeta $4,571	$4,444
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$16,878 KEYTRUDA $6,860	$10,019
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$15,269 OPDIVO $2,892	$12,376
Genentech, Inc.	$14,939 Avastin $5,611	Non-Covered Product $4,409	$4,919
Other	$59,178 Developmental Compound $6,211	LEP $4,233	SUTENT $3,200	TECENTRIQ $2,515	ONIVYDE $2,318	Other $40,702

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$116,788
Travel and Lodging	$36,528
Food and Beverage	$7,375
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,731
Honoraria	$3,000

Research Payments

Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD has received 152 research payments totaling $2,649,580.

Biography

Dr. Joel Hecht's areas of specialization are adult gastroenterology, adult hematology, and adult oncology; he sees patients in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hecht include esophageal cancer, colorectal surgery procedures, and anal cancer. Dr. Hecht has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Hecht honors. He attended Eastern Virginia Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University for residency. He has received distinctions including Southern California Super Doctors; Southern California Super Doctors 2008; and Los Angeles Super Doctors. Dr. Hecht is professionally affiliated with UCLA Health. According to UCLA Health, Dr. Hecht is currently accepting new patients at his office in Santa Monica, CA.