Summary

City of Hope is just such a special place ... no other place that I've been to combines leading-edge treatment with such a nurturing environment."Dan Raz, M.D., M.A.S., specializes in esophageal and lung cancer surgery – and in raising public awareness about cancer risks. He blogs regularly and does videos and podcasts on subjects ranging from the importance of lung cancer screening to detect cancer early to better health care for the Latino and Chinese communities.Dr. Raz joined City of Hope in 2012 after fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and the Mayo Clinic. A graduate of MIT, he earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania.A prolific researcher, Dr. Raz has authored dozens of articles, including studies demonstrating survival benefit for patients who choose lung cancer surgery.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Dan J. Raz, M.D., M.A.S.

1500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010

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24 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Duarte , CALakewood , CAValley Village , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Med School: Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina Med School: Hamadan University Of Medical Sciences Med School: University Of Cambridge School Of Clinical Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dan J. Raz

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AlphaCare - Medicaid
  • AlphaCare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid
  • Health Net - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Physicians Mutual
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dan J. Raz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dan J. Raz has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Lung Cancer
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Dan J. Raz holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania in 2002 and Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2002.

NPI Number

Dan J. Raz's NPI number is 1598893398.

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Dan Raz's office is located at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010.
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Dan Raz is affiliated with City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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