Oncology & Cancer Care in Whittier
Oncology • Whittier, CA • Since 2007 • 1 in Whittier, CA (Whittier Cancer Center for Women) locations
About
Summary: The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation (TOI) is a public medical practice specializing in oncology and hematology, offering comprehensive cancer care and access to clinical trials. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Cerritos, CA, TOI operates multiple clinics in California with a network that emphasizes value-based, community-based cancer care delivered by over 180 clinicians. While TOI’s primary office locations listed are in Cerritos and Downey, CA, the company focuses on delivering cutting-edge cancer treatment, chemotherapy, and related services in a community setting, with an emphasis on convenient, high-quality care close to home. If you’re seeking cancer care in Whittier specifically, TOI’s California presence suggests proximity via nearby clinics in the greater Los Angeles area; contact TOI directly to confirm a Whittier-specific location or the closest affiliated clinic.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
Whittier Cancer Center for Women, The Oncology Institute, Whittier, CA
Phone
(58? not clearly provided in text)
medicalrecordsrequest@theoncologyinstitute.com
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday; hours not fully specified
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye / Google for PIH Health Hematology & Oncology: 1.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Healthgrades for a specific provider (Dr. William Kurohara): 5/5 (1 review)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive interactions with specific doctors who are described as professional, empathetic, and informative
- Instances of friendly and attentive staff interaction in some reported experiences
- Individual providers, such as radiation oncologists, may have high independent ratings
Common complaints
- Significant concerns regarding administrative and front-office communication, including long wait times and unhelpful/rude staff
- Difficulty in scheduling appointments and reaching staff by phone
- Negative patient experiences involving perceived lack of care, poor communication during critical health crises, and frustrations with treatment coordination
"During her treatment consultation, three adults repeatedly questioned him about the treatment protocol... Under his lack of care, she was hospitalized for a week with severe issues."
— The Oncology Institute Whittier Patient Review"This office is horrible. Receptionist are not helpful and scheduling is horrible. I come in just for a B12 shot in back office but have to go through a lazy front office."
— PIH Health Hematology & Oncology Patient Review"Patients have praised the friendly and caring staff, with doctors like Dr. Kim and Dr. Oranus described as nice, kind, patient, empathetic, informative, and professional."
— BestProsInTown Review Summary for The Oncology InstituteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Michelle K. Le, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Whittier, CA — May 14, 2026
- From Tradition to Tomorrow: PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital Celebrates 140 Years of Excellence — Nov 25, 2025
- Construction Project | PIH Health - Medical Office Building | 1024核工厂 — Feb 27, 2026
- Dr. Katherine J. Kim, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Whittier, CA — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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PIH Health Hematology/Oncology in Whittier, CA - Part of PIH Health (formerly Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital), a nonprofit health system headquartered in Whittier. - Location: Primary care and specialty services including hematology/oncology within the PIH Health network in Whittier, CA. - Network context: PIH Health operates three hospitals in the Los Angeles area (Whittier, Downey, and Los Angeles) with multiple outpatient clinics and services. - About PIH Health: Founded 1959; 2,170+ employees at PIH Health-based operations; nonprofit status; extensive regional health services including cancer care, urgent care, pediatrics, orthopedics, and more. If you’re seeking a hematology/oncology program specifically in Whittier, PIH Health provides oncology services through its Whittier location as part of the broader PIH Health system. For exact clinics, physicians, and appointment options, please visit pihhealth.org or contact the Whittier campus directly.
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