Oncologists & Hematologists
Located in West Hills, CA & Tarzana, CA
Wellness Oncology & Hematology provides comprehensive, personalized cancer care for adults facing a new diagnosis, ongoing treatment, or survivorship. Our board certified oncologists and hematologists treat a wide range of cancers and blood disorders at our West Hills and Tarzana offices, combining advanced treatment options with on site infusion, diagnostic testing, and a dedicated patient support team. Every treatment plan is built around the individual, not the diagnosis.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Services
Before a treatment plan can be built, our team works to fully understand the diagnosis. That includes reviewing pathology reports, imaging, and lab work, and ordering additional testing on site when needed, such as blood tests used to monitor blood counts, organ function, and how a patient is responding to treatment. Having diagnostic and monitoring services available in the same office where treatment is delivered means fewer separate appointments and more timely communication for patients and their families.
Types of Cancer We Treat
Cancer is not a single disease. It is a group of conditions that differ by where they start, how they behave, and how they respond to treatment. Because of that, our oncology team builds a distinct plan for every patient rather than applying a single protocol across diagnoses. Below is an overview of the cancer types and blood disorders our physicians regularly treat, along with a link to a dedicated page for each condition.
Solid Tumor Cancers
Our oncologists treat solid tumor cancers including breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and prostate cancer, along with pancreatic, liver, kidney, bladder, stomach, brain, and testicular cancer. We also treat less common diagnoses such as gallbladder cancer, anal cancer, rectal cancer, carcinoid cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), and genital cancers.
Blood Related Cancers and Disorders
Cancers that begin in the blood or bone marrow, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, are treated by our hematology oncology team, as are non cancerous blood conditions like anemia, coagulation disorders, and myelodysplasia. For a full overview of the blood disorders we manage, visit our hematology and blood disorders page.
How We Approach Cancer Treatment
Treatment decisions are based on the type and stage of cancer, the patient’s overall health, and individual goals of care. Most patients receive a combination of the therapies below, delivered on site at our West Hills or Tarzana location.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses medication to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells throughout the body. It remains one of the most established treatment options for many cancer types and is often used alongside other therapies, either before surgery to shrink a tumor, after surgery to reduce the chance of recurrence, or on its own. Our infusion suites allow patients to receive chemotherapy in a comfortable, monitored setting close to home, with nursing staff available throughout each visit.
Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
Immunotherapy helps a patient’s own immune system identify and respond to cancer cells, while targeted therapy focuses on specific genetic or molecular features of a tumor rather than treating all rapidly dividing cells the same way. Both approaches have expanded treatment options for cancers that were once harder to manage, and both are selected based on individual tumor characteristics identified through testing, not a one size fits all protocol.
Hormone Therapy
For cancers that are fueled by hormones, such as certain breast and prostate cancers, hormone therapy works to limit the hormones that help the cancer grow or block the body’s ability to use them. It is often used in combination with other treatments as part of a broader plan and may be recommended for extended periods depending on the diagnosis.
Supportive and Infusion Services
In addition to active cancer treatment, our offices provide on site blood testing, infusion services, and access to a specialty pharmacy, so patients can complete more of their care in one place. Learn more about the full range of services we offer on our services page.
Your Personalized Treatment Journey
While every patient’s path looks different, care at Wellness Oncology & Hematology generally follows a consistent process:
- Diagnosis and staging: reviewing pathology, imaging, and lab results to understand the full picture of a diagnosis
- Treatment planning: building a plan around the specific cancer type, stage, and the patient's health and preferences
- Active treatment: delivering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or hormone therapy on site, with regular monitoring
- Ongoing care and survivorship: following up after treatment to monitor recovery and long term health
Throughout each stage, patients meet with the same care team rather than being passed between different providers, which allows small changes in symptoms or lab results to be caught early and addressed quickly.
Patient Support Services
A cancer or blood disorder diagnosis affects more than a patient’s health. Our patient support team works directly with insurance providers on behalf of patients and can help connect families to outside foundations for financial assistance when needed. Our physicians and staff communicate in English, Spanish, Farsi, and Chinese, so patients can discuss their diagnosis, treatment plan, and questions in the language they are most comfortable with, rather than relying solely on translated materials. For patients interested in emerging treatment options, we also participate in clinical trials.
A cancer diagnosis also affects the people around a patient. Our staff is available to answer questions from caregivers and family members, and can help point families toward outside support resources when a patient wants that additional layer of care.
Why Patients Choose Wellness Oncology & Hematology
Our physicians, researchers, certified oncology nurses, and patient support specialists work as one team so patients are not navigating treatment alone. We take a concierge style approach to care, without adding the cost typically associated with concierge medicine, and we keep as much of the treatment process as possible, from diagnostics to infusion to pharmacy, under one roof so patients spend less time coordinating appointments between different facilities.
This team based model also means that when a patient’s plan needs to change, whether that is adjusting a medication, addressing a side effect, or bringing in additional specialists, the decision is made by physicians who already know the patient’s history rather than a new provider starting from scratch.
We welcome new patients at both of our Los Angeles area locations, in West Hills and Tarzana, and most major insurance plans are accepted.
Research and Access to Advanced Treatment
Cancer treatment continues to change quickly, with new chemotherapy combinations, immunotherapy options, and targeted therapies becoming available on an ongoing basis. Our physicians and researchers stay involved in the evolving oncology landscape so that patients have access to current, evidence-based treatment options rather than a single standard protocol applied to everyone. When appropriate and available, eligible patients may have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cancer does Wellness Oncology & Hematology treat?
Our oncologists and hematologists treat solid tumor cancers, including breast, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer, as well as blood related cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, along with non cancerous blood disorders.
What cancer treatment options are available?
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, or a combination of these, delivered through our on site infusion services.
Do you offer access to clinical trials?
Yes. Patients interested in clinical trials can discuss eligibility and current options with their care team.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept many major insurance plans, including Medicare. Our team can help verify coverage before treatment begins.
What support services are available for patients and families?
Our patient support team assists with insurance questions, financial assistance resources, and multilingual communication in English, Spanish, Farsi, and Chinese.
How is a personalized treatment plan created?
Our physicians review each patient’s diagnosis, health history, and personal goals to build a treatment plan specific to that individual, rather than applying the same protocol to every patient.
Where are your offices located?
We have two Los Angeles area offices, one in West Hills and one in Tarzana, so patients across the San Fernando Valley and greater Southern California have convenient access to care.
Schedule a Consultation
If you or a loved one has been newly diagnosed, or you are looking for a cancer care team closer to home, our West Hills and Tarzana offices are welcoming new patients. Contact us to schedule a consultation.