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
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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

1500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010

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4.5 
24 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English
Duarte , CALos Angeles , CAPasadena , CABurbank , CA
Med School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Med School: University Of Cambridge School Of Clinical Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Dan J. Raz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dan J. Raz has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Lung Cancer
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Perelman School of Medicine University of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 2002
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Dan Raz affiliated with?
Dr. Dan Raz is affiliated with City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center.
What languages does Dr. Dan Raz speak?
Dr. Dan Raz speaks English.
Does Dr. Dan Raz accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Dan Raz accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dan Raz?
You can find contact information for Dr. Dan Raz here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Dan Raz's office located?
Dr. Dan Raz's office is located at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010.

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