Steven H. Applebaum, MD
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Steven H. Applebaum, MD

  • Hematology Oncology
Average rating: 5.0
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.
Pasadena Cancer Care |
625 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 320 Pasadena, CA 91105

About

Dr. Steven Applebaum is a hematologist and medical oncologist who sees patients with all types of cancer and blood disorders in the UCLA Health Pasadena office. He has practiced in the office for more than 20 years, and has a specialized interest in research and enrolling patients in clinical trials.

Dr. Applebaum received his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He then completed both his internal medicine residency and his hematology and medical oncology fellowship at Harbor – UCLA Medical Center. He earlier earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from University of California, San Diego. He is board certified in hematology and medical oncology.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Applebaum is an associate clinical professor in the Division of Hematology-Oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.

When he’s not working, Dr. Applebaum enjoys training for and running marathons, reading, and spending time with his family.

Languages

English, Spanish

Education

Fellowships

Medical Oncology, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 1996
Hematology, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 1994

Residency

Internal Medicine, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 1993

Internship

Internal Medicine, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 1991

Degree

MD, Keck School of Medicine of the USC, 1990

Recognitions

Locations

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San Gabriel Valley

Pasadena Cancer Care

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

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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

  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021 - 2025
  • Super Doctors® Southern California 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2018

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
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.
551 total ratings | 301 reviews
5.0
Dr. Applebaum is a personable, thorough, and highly professional physician. I left my intake appointment with him fully confident in his feedback and care. He has a calm and reassuring presence. He's awesome!
5.0
Excellent
5.0
Dr Applebaum is the very best.. I look forward to seeing him���. He saved my life 26 years ago.. I had very aggressive triple negative breast cancer. Every person that works in that office is A1���incredibly kind and personable.
5.0
Excellent
5.0
Dr Applebaum and the staff were excellent in all aspects. I recommend them highly.