Ms. Lucille Leong MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1500 E Duarte Rd Duarte CA, 91010About
Dr. Lucille Leong is an oncologist practicing in Duarte, CA. Dr. Leong specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Leong manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 1985
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Awards
- American Cancer Society Clinical Fellow1977 1984-1985
- Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellow (to women engaged in gradua 1979
- American Cancer Society Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award 2005
- Quality of Life Award 2004, California 44th Assembly District Woman o 2004
Professional Memberships
- Member American Association for Cancer Education 2001
- MEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS American Cancer Society - San Gabriel Valley / Pasadena Unit 1993
Fellowships
- City of Hope, Duarte, CA., Medical Oncology, Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research 1983
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Torrance, CA., Hematology, Division of Hematology 1982
Experience & Accolades
- Medical Staff President2009 - 2014City of Hope, Duarte, CA
- Staff Physician1985 - 2014Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
- Present - Clinical Professor Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
- Acting Chair 2004 - 2006 Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
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