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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
- 24 years of experience
- 56 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
- 1 specialty
- 3 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Cardiovascular Surgery | Cardiovascular Surgery | Cardiovascular Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 24 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Duarte , CA | South Pasadena , CA | Los Angeles , CA | Lakewood , CA |
| Med School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania | Med School: University of California | Med School: Johns Hopkins Medical School | Med School: Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dan J. Raz
Medical Specialties
Dan J. Raz has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dan J. Raz has the following 3 areas of expertise
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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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dan Raz speak?
- Dan Raz speaks English.
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- Where is Dan Raz's office located?
- Dan Raz's office is located at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010.
- Which hospitals is Dan Raz affiliated with?
- Dan Raz is affiliated with City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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