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Arjan Gower, MD, MS

  • Hematology Oncology|
  • Thoracic Medical Oncology|
  • Breast Medical Oncology
Average rating: 4.9
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Santa Monica Cancer Care |
2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 600 Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Arjan Gower is a hematologist and medical oncologist in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at UCLA and is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology. He provides comprehensive care for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions, with a specialized focus on lung and breast cancers. He conducts translational and clinical research in lung cancer and his research is funded by peer-reviewed grants from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Medical Oncology Association of Southern California, and the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Dr. Gower earned a Master’s degree in Tumor Biology from Georgetown University School of Medicine and a Certificate in Statistics in Medicine from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he received the Rubenstein Award for research, and completed his hematology/oncology fellowship at UCLA.

Dr. Gower has presented his work at national and international conferences and has authored publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021

Fellowship

Hematology & Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2024

Residency

Internal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2021

Degrees

MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 2018
MS, Georgetown University, 2014

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Medical Services

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Meet Arjan Gower, MD, MS

Research

Interests

  • Lung Cancer, EGFR-mutations, Mesothelioma

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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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.
223 total ratings | 122 reviews
5.0
Thorough and professional office visit.
5.0
It was great!
5.0
The doctor explained to me my concerns and I’m glad to see and talk to him. It make my worries a little bit lighter.
5.0
Five star, world class care and skill from Dr Gower and team in oncology department.
5.0
Dr. Is very through and personal , giving a great feeling of confidence in his care!