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Simon Khagi, MD, Oncology, Newport Beach, CA

SimonKhagiMDFACP

Oncology Newport Beach, CA

Melanoma, Neuro-Oncology, Thoracic Cancer

Medical Director of Neuro-Oncology | Attending in Medical Oncology and Neurological Oncology

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  • Office

    1 Hoag Dr
    Bldg 41
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Phone+1 949-764-4060
    Fax+1 949-764-4061

Summary

  • I am a medical neuro-oncologist that specializes in the diagnosis, management, and research of brain and spinal cord tumors. I am board certified in neuro-oncology, medical oncology, and internal medicine. My research interests revolve around the development of novel stem cell-based therapies, neuro-immunotherapeutic techniques, and the implementation of early phase clinical trials.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Neurological Oncology, 2015 - 2016
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2012 - 2015
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
    Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City
    University of Missouri-Kansas CityBA, Combined and Accelerated BA/MD program, 2002 - 2009
  • University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri Kansas City School of MedicineClass of 2009
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst Isenberg School of Management
    University of Massachusetts Amherst Isenberg School of ManagementMBA, Ongoing

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2015 - 2021
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2012 - 2016
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
  • United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Neuro-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Healthcare Hero Head for the Cure Foundation, 2022
  • Exemplary Service Award UNC Division of Medical Oncology, 2021
  • UNC Hospitals and Faculty Physicians Award for Carolina Care Excellence University of North Carolina Hospitals, 2020
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Neuroendocrine Tumors: Treatment Updates  
    Khagi S, Saif MW, Journal of the Pancreas
  • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor with ectopic adrenocorticotropin production: a case report and review of literature  
    Patel FB, Khagi, S, Anticancer Research, 9/2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • Activity of the GlaxoSmithKline kinase inhibitor set on glioblastoma stem cells
    Khagi, S., Cochran, B., Sengupta, S, 2015 AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics Conference, Boston, MA, 11/2015
  • An RNAi kinome screen of glioblastomas stem cells under normoxia and hypoxia
    Goel-Bhattacharya S, Kulkari S, Sengupta S, Khagi S, Cochran B, Society of Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, 11/2014
  • Viridans Streptococcal Carbohydrates and their Salivary Receptor Proteins
    Khagi S, Quinn T, Herndon, B, Experimental Biology 2008, San Diego, 4/2008

Other

Authored Content

  • Fibrin Gel Enhances the Antitumor Effects of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cells in GlioblastomaOctober 2021

Press Mentions

  • Health Watch: Battling Brain Tumors with Optune
    Health Watch: Battling Brain Tumors with OptuneNovember 28th, 2018
  • Battling Brain Tumors with Optune
    Battling Brain Tumors with OptuneNovember 21st, 2018
  • Battling Brain Tumors with Optune
    Battling Brain Tumors with OptuneNovember 6th, 2018
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Grant Support

  • Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award T32 FellowshipNational Institutes of Heath2015–2016
  • Sarah Morrison Student Research GrantUniversity of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine2007–2008

Research History

  • Postdoctoral ScholarMolecular physiology and drug discovery research focusing on glioblastoma multiforme at Tufts University.2014 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Russian