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11818 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025Phone+1 310-231-2175
Summary
- Dr. Trevan Fischer has joined the distinguished team of clinicians and researchers at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute, a Cedars-Sinai affiliate. He brings more than a decade of experience from Saint John’s Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center, where he served as an Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology. In addition to his clinical and research expertise, Dr. Fischer is the Assistant Program Director of the prestigious Donald L. Morton, MD, Complex Surgical Oncology Fellowship program, where he plays a key role in mentoring the next generation of surgical oncologists.
Dr. Fischer began his journey at JWCI in 2015 as a Surgical Oncology Fellow, training under world-renowned leaders in cancer care. Following his fellowship, he transitioned to faculty, where he contributed to groundbreaking research and helped advance patient-centered surgical approaches. Board-certified in both General Surgery and Complex General Surgical Oncology, Dr. Fischer completed his general surgery residency at the University of Florida and earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma. With clinical expertise in melanoma, cutaneous oncology, and soft tissue sarcomas, Dr. Fischer is deeply committed to delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. He has a strong track record of participating in clinical trials and research collaborations aimed at pushing the boundaries of cancer care. Dr. Fischer was drawn to surgical oncology because of its multidisciplinary approach, where specialists from surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and research come together to create personalized treatment plans.
Beyond his clinical and academic contributions, Dr. Fischer is known for his dedication to patient advocacy, ensuring that each patient feels heard, supported, and empowered in their care.
Education & Training
- Saint John’s Cancer Institute/Providence Saint John’s Health CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2017
- University of FloridaResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2015
- University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2015 - 2027
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Administrative Chief Fellow John Wayne Cancer Insititute, 2016-2017
- T32 Training Grant University of Florida, 2010-2012
Clinical Trials
- Recombinant Human Arginase 1 (rhArg1) in Patients With Advanced Arginine Auxotrophic Solid Tumors Start of enrollment: 2014 Nov 01
- Phase IIB TL + YCWP + DC in Melanoma Start of enrollment: 2015 Jan 01
- Intratumoral CAVATAK (CVA21) and Ipilimumab in Patients With Advanced Melanoma (VLA-013 MITCI) Start of enrollment: 2015 May 05
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsSmoking Status and Survival in Patients With Early-Stage Primary Cutaneous Melanoma.Katherine M Jackson, Peter C Jones, Laura M Fluke, Trevan D Fischer, John F Thompson
JAMA Network Open. 2024-02-05 - 1 citationsAge-related next-generation sequencing mutational analysis in 1196 melanomas.Juan A Santamaria-Barria, Chikako Matsuba, Adam Khader, Anthony J Scholar, Mary Garland-Kledzik
Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2023-06-01 - Correction: Predicting Regional Lymph Node Recurrence in the Modern Age of Tumor-Positive Sentinel Node Melanoma: The Role of the First Postoperative Ultrasound.Jennifer Keller, Stacey Stern, Shu-Ching Chang, Rebecca Marcus, Jessica Weiss
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2023-06-01
Press Mentions
- 5 Skin Cancer-Care Tools You Should Look Out ForApril 24th, 2023
- COVID-19: What You Need to Know About Hand SanitizerMarch 20th, 2020
- That Hand Sanitizer You’ve Stocked up May Do More Harm Than GoodMarch 13th, 2020
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