Radiation Oncologist
2008, Doctor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
2008, Master of Science, Clinical Epidemiology, Stanford University, Stanford, California
2013, Radiation Oncology, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, California
2009, Internal Medicine, Preliminary Year, Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara, California
2022-present, Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology; Director, Breast Radiation; Medical Director, Quality and Safety, City of Hope, Duarte, California
2018-2022, Associate Professor, Clinical Scholars Track, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
2013-2018, Assitant Professor, Clinical Scholars Track, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
Radiation oncologist Jose Bazan, M.D., M.S., saw a career in medicine as the perfect way to combine his lifelong passions for math and science with his compassionate nature. He was drawn to cancer care and research after both of his parents were confronted with the disease. His focus for patient care is ensuring that they have all the information they need to feel empowered to choose the best treatment option for them.
Dr. Bazan specializes in the treatment of breast cancer and joined City of Hope in 2023 as the director of breast radiation. He was director or Breast Radiation Oncology at The Ohio State University prior to joining City of Hope. Dr. Bazan’s passion for breast cancer are evident in his publication record, his devotion to clinical trials, and his service on numerous national and international committees, panels, and task forces. In addition, Dr. Bazan serves as the clinical director of quality and safety at City of Hope.
Promoting health equity is a key priority in Dr. Bazan’s research, especially for Hispanic populations. This is exemplified by a study he led that highlights gaps in how biomedical investigations handle race and ethnicity — and that, crucially, discusses steps the scientific community can take to improve. Dr. Bazan’s commitment to health equity is evidenced in his diversity, equity and inclusion national committee work through the American Society for Radiation Oncology and the NRG Oncology Clinical Trials group.
Away from the clinic, Dr. Bazan’s pastimes include running, going to the ballet, watching movies and traveling. He loves to spend time with his wife and their three all-black cats, Mo, Cesar and Valentina.