Summary

Dr. Vanessa Dickey is a hematology and oncology specialist who has dedicated 29 years to cancer care and blood disorder treatment. She earned her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed her residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital before pursuing advanced fellowship training at LAC-USC Medical Center. Dr. Dickey holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She provides care in English.

Dr. Dickey practices at Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center San Pedro and sees patients at the Hunt Cancer Center in Torrance, California. She specializes in treating breast cancer, including metastatic and recurrent cases, as well as Paget disease of the breast. Her expertise includes performing complete blood counts and white blood cell differential testing to monitor patient health during treatment. Dr. Dickey also provides infusion therapy services for her patients. Patients rate her care at 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 29 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • LAC-USC Medical Center
  • 14 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Torrance Memorial Physician Network Cancer - Torrance

3285 Skypark Drive, Hunt Cancer CenterTorrance, CA 90505

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Vanessa Dickey, MDDr. Raghu Nandan, MDDr. Maria Esperanza Vergara Lluri, MDDr. Hoskote B Venkatesh, MD
HematologyHematologyPathologyEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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29 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Torrance , CALakewood , CALos Angeles , CALong Beach , CA
Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: Madras Medical College Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: All-India Institute Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Vanessa Dickey

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Easy Choice Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Magellan Health
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Unity Health Insurance

Medical Specialties

Vanessa Dickey has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Vanessa Dickey has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Vanessa Dickey holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at LAC-USC Medical Center.

Residency

Completed their residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospitals, Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Santa Barbara Cottage Hosp, Internal Medicine, and USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1997.

NPI Number

Vanessa Dickey's NPI number is 1497742472.

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