Carol Nishikubo, MD
Hematology, Hematology Oncology, Medical Oncology
About Carol Nishikubo, MD
Triple certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hematology, Internal Medicine, and Medical Oncology, Carol Y. Nishikubo, MD, FACP, earned her medical degree from the USC Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles, then went on to complete both her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.
After completing her fellowship at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Nishikubo joined the full-time UCLA School of Medicine faculty, carrying out clinical research in lymphoma and lung cancer. She joined Santa Monica Hematology-Oncology Consultants in 1999.
Dr. Nishikubo has a particular interest in lung, breast, gastrointestinal and hematologic malignancies. Dr. Nishikubo has received numerous awards, honors, and recognitions, including Checkbook Top Doc, Super Doc, ACP Fellow, and more. She is active in several professional societies and serves on hospital committees at Providence Saint John’s Health Center and UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica.
Dr. Nishikubo is one of the finest doctors I have ever had. She is extremely caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable. I am grateful for her help and expertise.
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I've always had the best experience with Dr. Nishikuboshe is thoughtful, attentive, informative and professional.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is excellent and I trust her implicitly as my oncologist. She is caring and always interested to know how I am doing in my life and I can talk to her about any challenges, not just related to my health. I feel extremely lucky to have her as my doctor.
Providence PatientEverything was perfect
Providence PatientDr. Is always prompt, listens and we discuss. Very good.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo has a wonderful ability to be there in the moment. She listens, is kind and wants to help.
Providence PatientHappy and thankful Dr. Nishikubo is my doctor.
Providence PatientDr Nishikubo and everyone else in her office have always taken very good care of me.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is friendly, thorough and thoughtful doctor. I feel like I'm in good hands.
Providence PatientAll very good experiences
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