Juan M. Alcantar, MD
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Juan M. Alcantar, MD

  • Hematology Oncology
Average rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Encino Cancer Care |
15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 150 Encino, CA 91436

About

Dr. Juan M. Alcantar grew up in Oxnard. He attended the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed an internal medicine residency at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. His medical oncology and hematology fellowship was completed at Harbor-UCLA and City of Hope Medical Centers. Prior to completing his fellowship, Dr. Alcantar practiced ambulatory and hospital medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. He was in private practice in hematology/oncology from 2011-2015. Dr. Alcantar is board-certified in internal medicine as well as hematology and oncology. He regularly participates in multi-disciplinary tumor boards to provide optimal and up-to-date treatments for his patients. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care with quality and compassion to his patients. Dr. Alcantar enjoys his spare time with his wife and two sons. He also enjoys soccer and reading on the history of medicine.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011
Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011

Fellowship

Hematology & Oncology, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 2011

Residencies

Medical Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, 2011
Internal Medicine, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Internal Medicine GME, 2007

Degree

MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2004

Recognitions

Locations

UCLA Health Encino
San Fernando Valley

Encino Cancer Care

Medical Oncology| Breast Surgery| Breast Medical Oncology +2 more specialties

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Medical Services

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California, 2023- 2025

Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
336 total ratings | 190 reviews
5.0
Excellent
5.0
I nformitive/valuable
5.0
Great service and care
5.0
The Dr.Alcantar the best
5.0
Doctor always very pleasant, takes his time with you and answers all your questions and concerns.