UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist Edward Kim is the new medical director of the UC Davis Cancer Care Network (CCN).
The goal of the CCN is to improve cancer care in community hospitals so patients can access the latest advancements in treatments without having to leave the convenience of their local hospital. Community oncologists work directly with UC Davis oncologists to ensure that the latest diagnostic and treatment options are available to their patients.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the previous medical director, Dr. Richard Bold,” Kim said. “It is truly an exciting time for the UC Davis Cancer Care Network, which has seen remarkable growth and development over the past few years. I look forward to working with the outstanding CCN team to advance the highest level of cancer care to patients served by our network of community cancer centers.”
Kim is currently the medical director of the Office of Clinical Research at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. He has been directly involved in expanding the cancer center’s clinical trials into counties that the CCN affiliates serve. This has enabled cancer patients living in rural areas to access clinical trials that typically are available only at academic institutions.
As a medical oncologist for adult patients, Kim specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies, including pancreatic, hepatocellular, biliary, esophageal, gastric and colorectal cancers.
