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Pasadena Cancer Care Center

Oncology • Pasadena, CA

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Clinic Type

Oncology

Address

Pasadena, CA

Phone

626-396-2999

Email

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Opening Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Website

https://www.uclahealth.org/locations/pasadena-cancer-care

Services Offered

Medical Oncology
Hematology
Breast Medical Oncology
Multidisciplinary oncology care
Integrative oncology support
Nurse navigation
Clinical trials access
Holistic patient support

Team

Steven H. Applebaum, Hematology/Oncology — MD
Alexander C. Black, Hematology/Oncology — MD
Dorcas Chi, Breast Medical Oncology, Hematology Oncology — MD
Michelle L. Hubert, Nurse Practitioner, Hematology Oncology — NP
Evangelia K. Kirimis, Hematology Oncology — MD
Nu T. Lu, Hematology Oncology — MD

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What services are offered at the Pasadena Cancer Care Center?

Medical Oncology, Hematology, Breast Medical Oncology, and related multidisciplinary cancer care.

What are the hours for the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology?

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Yelp (UCLA Health Pasadena Cancer Care): 4.0 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)
Birdeye (Pasadena Cyberknife Center): 4.9 out of 5 stars (15 reviews)
ScoreDoc (The Oncology Institute): 4.7 out of 5 stars (24 reviews)

Patients praise

Warm and caring staff experiences reported by some patients
Appreciation for specific oncologists and medical expertise
Positive feedback for alternative treatment options like CyberKnife

Common complaints

Difficulty communicating with doctors and getting timely responses
Complaints regarding office staff responsiveness and administrative processes
Reports of delayed treatment and diagnostic testing concerns

"It's been over 4 years since I stepped foot in this clinic but I still remember the warmth of their staff like it was yesterday."

— Yelp user review for UCLA Health Pasadena Cancer Care

"He kept delaying treatment for two months. He ordered all types of useless tests... Stay away from this place; their ineptitude will kill your relative."

— ScoreDoc user review for The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation

"So difficult to get in touch with doctor. Office staff just doesn't care. You have to call so many times just to get the next orders for lab work."

— Yelp user review for The Oncology Institute

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Keck Medicine of USC expands world-class care in Pasadena — Oct 3, 2025
Dr. Syma Iqbal Leads Cancer Care at Keck Pasadena — Apr 9, 2026
Perspective: Advanced Treatments in Local Communities - Keck Medicine of USC — Oct 30, 2025
Keck Medicine of USC Opens New Office Operations in Pasadena – Pasadena Now — Jun 30, 2026
Rebecca and Terry Crews Host Pasadena Pink Patch Event — Oct 8, 2025

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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