Orthopedic Oncologists - Los Angeles, CA

We found 3 orthopedic oncologists in Los Angeles, CA.

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Dr. Nicholas Matthew Bernthal, MD

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Orthopedic Oncology

Adams, Los Angeles, CA 90007

213-741-8330

Dr. Nicholas Bernthal is an orthopedic oncology specialist in Venice, CA, Santa Monica, CA, and Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Bernthal graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College.

"Dr. Bernthal has been our son's orthopedic oncologist since he was 14 years old. He is now 19; a total of 5 years. He has been with us since the surgical removal of a tumor through many follow-up visits. And thank God, there has been no recurrence of cancer. We have been extraordinarily pleased with his care and communication. He has always taken whatever time was needed to explain everything and answer questions. He has always been thorough. The staff and residents have been polite and helpful. Our experiences at the UCLA clinic have been very good. It is a wonderful, modern, clean facility. Easy valet parking. "

January 11, 2021
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Dr. Lee Zuckerman, MD

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Orthopedic Oncology, Surgical Oncology

1520 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA

323-442-5860

cancer, musculoskeletal problems

Dr. Lee Zuckerman's specialties are surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and orthopedic oncology. He practices in Duarte, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Arcadia, CA. Dr. Zuckerman attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.
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Dr. H. Paco Kang, MD

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Orthopedic Oncology, Surgical Oncology

1520 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033

323-442-5860

cancer, musculoskeletal problems

Dr. Hyunwoo Kang, who practices in Los Angeles, CA, is a medical specialist in surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and orthopedic oncology. He attended Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.

What is Orthopedic Oncology?

Orthopedic oncology is a medical specialty that treats cancers of the musculoskeletal system (muscle tissue, bones, cartilage, nerves, and blood vessels). This specialty treats malignant tumors (where cancer may spread through the body) and benign (non-cancerous) tumors. Musculoskeletal tumors are uncommon and orthopedic oncologists are similarly rare, with only slightly more than one hundred orthopedic oncologists practicing in the United States.

Some conditions which an orthopedic oncologist may treat include:

Sarcomas, including osteosarcoma (cancer of the bones) and chondroblastoma (tumors of the cartilage)
Multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow)

Orthopedic oncologists diagnose these conditions through a combination of radiological imaging and tests. X-rays and MRIs can detect tumors or diseased bone. Blood samples and biopsies (tissue samples) can also be useful in assessing a patient's condition. Orthopedic oncologists may evaluate disease progression and assess patients' tolerance to certain procedures.

Most musculoskeletal tumors require surgical removal, which may be performed by orthopedic oncologists or orthopedic surgeons. Some patients receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy, which are typically conducted before, after, or in place of surgery. Orthopedic oncologists refer patients to other specialists for chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Orthopedic oncologists may prescribe bone grafts (healthy bone is transplanted to diseased bone) for patients with advanced bone conditions. Orthopedic oncologists work alongside other oncologists (cancer physicians), orthopedists, and orthopedic surgeons.

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Orthopedic Oncologists - Los Angeles, CA

We found 3 orthopedic oncologists in Los Angeles, CA.

Dr. Nicholas Matthew Bernthal, MD

Dr. Lee Zuckerman, MD

Dr. H. Paco Kang, MD

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