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City of Hope (South Pasadena)209 S. Fair Oaks, South Pasadena, CA 91030 map
Dr. Dawn Hills is a surgical oncologist in South Pasadena, CA. She specializes in the surgical removal of cancerous tumors and growths.
City of Hope (South Pasadena)
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Dawn M. Hills is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
209 S. Fair Oaks, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Health Net
- United Healthcare
- WellPoint
Bio
Dr. Dawn Hills graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1976 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA from 1977 to 1982. She then completed a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at City of Hope from 1982 to 1983.
Dr. Hills has one office in California where she specializes in Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery.
Dr. Hills works with nine doctors including Dr. Jennifer Linehan and Dr. Paul Lin.
Specialties
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Hills may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
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Breast Surgery
Dr. Hills is a breast surgeon in California who specializes in treating conditions that affect breast health. Breast surgery is a highly specialized field, performing procedures such as lumpectomies, biopsies, mastectomies and sentinel node procedures. Dr. Hills may offer comprehensive care for breast conditions, treating patients from the diagnostic stage to post-surgery. Although women are usually associated with issues concerning breast health, men may require the care of a breast surgeon as well.
Special Interests
- Breast Cancer
- General Oncologic Surgery
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Huntington Memorial Hospital • Pasadena, CA
Residency in General Surgery • 1977 - 1982
Fellowship
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City of Hope • Duarte, California
Fellowship in Surgical Oncology • 1982 - 1983
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Odds of Breast Cancer's ReturnRobert Preidt, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM