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    Carlos R. Becerra

    MD

    Carlos R. Becerra, MD

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    About Dr Carlos R. Becerra

    Bio

    Carlos Becerra, M.D., serves as Medical Director of Cancer Research for Hoag Family Cancer Institute, and he practices as a board-certified medical oncologist focusing on gastrointestinal cancers and early phase clinical trial development and implementation. He brings years of experience and a compassionate approach when caring for his patients. Dr. Becerra works with fellow cancer experts to improve the lives of patients through strategic leadership in advancing the Institute’s clinical research program and increasing the number of cancer clinical trials available. As a cancer researcher, he is committed to being part of a team dedicated in leading cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Dr. Becerra has led teams and programs focused on cancer research and clinical trials. His accomplishments in the field have earned him respect from his colleagues and patients. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research and Colombian Medical Association. Dr. Becerra has co-authored numerous publications featuring a variety of cancer types in relation to genetics and treatments. Dr. Becerra completed his fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas where he became an assistant professor of internal medicine after completing his fellowship. Dr. Becerra attended medical school and completed his internship at the Universidad del Valle (Colombia), followed by his residency in internal medicine at Saint Francis Hospital in Illinois, where he was named chief resident.

    Specialties

    Medical Oncology

    Focus areas

    Medical Oncology

    Location

    Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr Bldg 41 Ste 302, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Phone: (949) 764-4060 • Fax: (949) 764-4061

    Irvine

    16105 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 230, Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 764-4060 • Fax: (949) 764-4061

    Accepted insurance

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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Scan
    • United Healthcare

    Accepting new patients

    Yes

    Hoag affiliations

    Hoag Physician Partners, Hoag Specialty Clinic

    Languages

    English, Spanish

    Background

    Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine

    Education

    Medical Education

    Medicine, Universidad del Valle

    Internship

    Internal Medicine, Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois

    Residency

    Internal Medicine, Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois

    Fellowship

    Hematology and Medical Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

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