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Nerses S. Tchekmedyian, MD | MemorialCare Physician Directory
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Nerses S. Tchekmedyian, MD
 
Dr. Tchekmedyian obtained his oncology training at the University of Maryland Cancer Center in Baltimore and is a board certified internist and medical oncologist with 15 years of experience in oncology practice. Dr. Tchekmedyian is also an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Tchekmedyian has not only cared for thousands of cancer patients in his career, but has also contributed extensively to the medical scientific literature. He is Associate Editor of the Journal Oncology and has published over 60 medical articles and book chapters as well as 2 medical books. Dr. Tchekmedyian is the medical director of the Pacific Shores Medical Group, a member of the Community UCLA Oncology Network. This medical group includes 7 oncologists and over 50 experienced oncology care professionals including nurses, dietitians, exercise specialists and research staff. This program provides state-of-the-art comprehensive adult oncology and hematology services including standard chemotherapy as well as a variety of novel approaches such as angiogenesis inhibitors, nutritional interventions, apoptosis inducers, gene therapies, cancer vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and many new anticancer molecules. Our joint efforts with UCLA allow our patients to obtain the best available options in the comfort and convenience of our local offices. We have the largest regional experience in cancer care, with 1,500 new cancer cases per year. We provide unique care to patients with cancers such as prostate, breast, lung, colon, rectum, stomach, ovarian, testicular, pancreas, esophageal, head and neck, bladder, bones, brain, lymphomas, myeloma, melanoma, thyroid, leukemia, sarcoma, carcinoid, mesothelioma, and many other types. For more information, visit our web site at www.pacshoresoncology.com or call us at 562-590-0345.
  
Specialties: Internal Medicine
Oncology & Hematology (Cancer & Blood)
Type of Care: Cancer Care
Primary Care
Gender: Male
Publications: PubMed Publications
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Medical/Professional Education
 
Type Institution Completion Location
Medical School University School of Medicine    Montevideo, Uruguay 
Residency Brooklyn Hospital    New York, NY 
Fellowship University of Maryland    Baltimore, MD 
 
Medical Practice
 
Pacific Shores Medical Group
1043 Elm Avenue, #104
Long Beach, CA 90813
Phone: 562-590-0345
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16300 Sand Canyon Avenue, #207
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 949-333-7580
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19582 Beach Blvd., #212
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone: 714-252-9415
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Hospital Affiliations
 
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
2801 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806

Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach
2801 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90806

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
9920 Talbert Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Laguna Hills

24451 Health Center Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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