Hematology and Medical Oncology | UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Hematology and Medical Oncology

Our specialists offer expert diagnosis and treatment of common as well as complex blood disorders and medical cancer therapy.

Hematology and Medical Oncology team
hematology and medical oncology specialty at UC Davis

At UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, we understand that a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. That's why we take a team approach to every case, so we can use our broad expertise to provide the best cancer care for every patient.

Our team of hematologists/oncologists works with other specialists to design a treatment plan tailored for you. This collaborative approach ensures an accurate diagnosis and access to state- of-the-art therapies.

Leading the Fight Against Cancer

We are at the forefront of cancer research, offering participation in clinical trials. These trials give you access to the latest treatments before they become widely available.

Comprehensive Care for Your Wellbeing

Our focus extends beyond just treating the cancer itself. We understand the emotional and spiritual toll a diagnosis can take.  Our team collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure you and your family receive complete care for all your needs.

Learn more about our clinical trials

Our Team

Kit Lam, Ph.D., M.D.

Distinguished Professor

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Biological Chemistry
Molecular Biology/Medicine
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566

Linda Acker, R.N., F.N.P.-C.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialties
Internal Medicine
Cancer
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Mili Arora, M.D.

Associate Professor (HSCP)

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Cancer
Oncology
Breast Cancer
Thyroid
Breast
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Janai Carr-Ascher, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor in Residence

Specialties
Cancer
Molecular Biology/Medicine
Hematology/Oncology
Sarcoma
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Moon Chen, M.P.H., Ph.D.

Associate Director, Cancer Control/Cancer Disparities

Specialties
Cancer
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566

Professor

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Helen Chew, M.D.

Vice Chief, Hematology & Oncology

Director, Clinical Breast Cancer Program

Professor of Medicine

Specialties
Breast Cancer
Hematology/Oncology
Internal Medicine
Breast
Head and Neck
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Helen Chow, M.D.

Faculty Physician

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 800-362-5566
Scott Christensen, M.D.

Professor of Medicine

Specialties
Breast Cancer
Sarcoma
Hematology/Oncology
Internal Medicine
Breast
Melanoma
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Jaspreet Dhillon, M.S.N., A.P.R.N., F.N.P.-C.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
David Gandara, M.D.

Chief Medical Officer, International Society of Liquid Biopsy

Co-Director, Center for Experimental Therapeutics in Cancer

Senior Advisor to Director, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Adjunct Clinical Professor, Translational and Clinical Research Program, University of Hawaii Cancer Center

Professor Emeritus

Specialties
Lung Disease
Hematology/Oncology
Internal Medicine
Lung
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Adam Giermasz, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine

Specialties
Adult Hemophilia
Benign and Malignant Hematology
Thrombosis
Internal Medicine
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-731-1831
Phone: 800-482-3284
Shuchi Gulati, M.D., M.Sc.

Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine

Specialties
Genitourinary Cancers
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Kendra Hutchinson, M.D.

Professor of Medicine

Specialties
Breast Cancer
Cancer
Oncology
Hematology/Oncology
Breast
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Paul Kaesberg, M.D.

Professor of Medicine (HSCP)

Specialties
Geriatric Oncology
Benign and Malignant Hematology
Hematology/Oncology
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Myeloma
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Theresa Keegan, Ph.D., M.S.

Professor of Medicine

Specialties
Epidemiology
Cancer Survivorship
Hematology/Oncology
Edward Kim, M.D., Ph.D.

Medical Director, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Clinical Research

Associate Professor of Medicine (Clin X)

Specialties
Oncology
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Hematology/Oncology
Colorectal (Colon)
Esophageal (Throat)
Liver
Pancreas
Stomach
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Kit Lam, Ph.D., M.D.

Distinguished Professor

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Biological Chemistry
Molecular Biology/Medicine
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Primo Lara, Jr., M.D.

Director, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Executive Associate Dean for Cancer Programs

Professor of Medicine

Specialties
Cancer
Hematology/Oncology
Adrenal Cortical
Bladder
Kidney
Lung
Prostate
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Duy-Phuong Le, F.N.P.-C., M.S.N., R.N.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Ryan Leibrandt, M.D.

Associate Physician Diplomate

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Tianhong Li, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology

Specialties
Lung Disease
Breast Disease
Hematology/Oncology
Breast
Lung
Location(s)
Phone: 800-362-5566
Anjlee Mahajan, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Tara Martinez, M.S.N., A.P.R.N., F.N.P.-B.C.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Nicholas Mitsiades, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor of Medicine and Chief Translational Officer

Associate Director for Translational Research, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Specialties
Cancer
Oncology
Hematology/Oncology
Prostate
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Evelyn Myrick, R.N., P.H.N., M.S.N., F.N.P.-C.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialties
Internal Medicine
Cancer
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Mamta Parikh, M.D., M.S.

Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology

Specialties
Genitorurinary
Hematology/Oncology
Adrenal Cortical
Bladder
Kidney
Prostate
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Jonathan Riess, M.D., M.S.

Director, Thoracic Oncology

Associate Professor of Medicine (Clin X)

Specialties
Cancer
Lung Disease
Head and Neck Cancer
Hematology/Oncology
Head and Neck
Lung
Parathyroid
Thyroid
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Eve Rodler, M.D.

Associate Adjunct Professor

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Breast
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Alana Rothman, R.N., F.N.P.-C.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 800-362-5566
Mariya Ryazantseva, R.N., M.S.N., W.H.N.P.-B.C., A.O.C.N.P.-B.C.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 800-362-5566
Shiruyeh Schokrpur, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566

Professor

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Roya Sheridan, M.D., M.P.H.

Associate Physician Diplomate

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Internal Medicine
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Surbhi Singhal, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Specialties
Oncology
Cancer
Lung Disease
Endocrinology
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Mamatha Siricila, M.D.

Associate Physician

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 800-2-UCDAVIS (800-282-3284)
Phone: 916-734-2011
Paola Velosa, M.S.N., F.N.P.-B.C., P.C.C.N.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Siao-Yi Wang, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Specialties
Oncology
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Paige Woodward, R.N., M.S.N., A.N.P.-B.C.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566
Theodore Wun, M.D.

Chief, Division of Hematology and Oncology

Director/PI UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center

Associate Dean for Research

Professor of Medicine

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Myeloma
Location(s)
Phone: 800-362-5566
Ashley Yuan, M.S.N., F.N.P.-C.

Nurse Practitioner

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566

Noriko Satake, M.D.

Associate Professor

Specialties
Pediatrics
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Hematology/Oncology
Sarcoma
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-5959
Phone: 800-362-5566

Helen Chow, M.D.

Faculty Physician

Specialties
Hematology/Oncology
Location(s)
Phone: 800-362-5566