MemorialCare Cancer Institute at:
Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Center at:
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Cancer Care Physicians
MemorialCare's teams of physicians are locally and nationally recognized for their expertise in caring for cancer patients. Our physicians are published authors, clinical professors and research pioneers. Above all, this compassionate group of professionals is completely dedicated to providing leading-edge cancer care. In addition to our experienced team of medical directors, our expert physician staff includes surgeons, radiation oncologists and many other cancer specialists.
MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute
Long Beach Memorial
- Philip J DiSaia, MD
Medical Director, MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute - Thomas Asciuto, MD
Medical Director, Thoracic Oncology (cancer of the lung, chest or esophagus) - Robert E. Bristow, MD
Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology (cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian, uterine, endometrial, cervical and vulvar) - Carey Cullinane, MD
Medical Director, Cancer Risk and Prevention (genetic testing and counseling for various types of cancer) - Atreya Dash, MD
Medical Director, Urologic Oncology (cancers of the adrenal glands, bladder, kidneys, and ureters (for men and women); prostate, testicles, and penis) - Homayoon Sanati, MD
Medical Director, MemorialCare Breast Center (breast cancer) - Nisar Syed, MD
Director Radiation Oncology and Endocurietherapy (radiation treatment for all types of cancer – external beam, Tomotherapy, IMRT, IGRT, brachytherapy, seed implants, IORT and hyperthermia) - Mariusz Wirga, MD
Medical Director, Psychosocial Oncology (cancer support services) -
Bichlien Nguyen, MD
Medical Director, Barbara K. Robinson Breast Cancer Research (breast cancer research) - Angela Sie, MD
Imaging Director, Breast Imaging (mammography, ultrasound and MRI)
MemorialCare Cancer Institute – Orange Coast Memorial
- Richard Wasley, MD
Medical Director, Imaging Services (mammography, ultrasound and MRI) - Jack F. Jacoub, MD
Oncology/Hematology (all types of cancers)
MemorialCare Cancer Institute – Saddleback Memorial
- Joel M. Cherlow, MD, PhD
Medical Director, Radiation Oncology (radiation treatment for all types of cancer – external beam, IMRT, brachytherapy, and seed implants) - Merry Tetef MD
Co-Chair, Oncology/Hematology (all types of cancers)


