Carlos R. Becerra
MD
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) 557-0220 • Fax: (949) 557-0221
Accepted insurance
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- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Scan
- United Healthcare
Accepting new patients
Yes
Hoag affiliations
Hoag Physician Partners
Languages
English
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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(949) 764-4060