Carol Nishikubo, MD
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- 264 Ratings
- 113 Comments
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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Medical Service
Hematology & OncologyLocations
2021 Santa Monica Boulevard – Suite 400E
12555 West Jefferson Boulevard – Suite 303
2121 Santa Monica Boulevard
Education
Medical School
USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
InternshipResidency
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM
Internal Medicine
1993
Fellowship
UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Hematology & Medical Oncology
1997
- Aetna – HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- First Health/Coventry PPO
- Health Net – TriCare
- Health Net PPO
- Health Smart PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Oscar EPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
- Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Hospital Affiliation
- Saint John’s Physician Partners
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

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- 264 Reviews
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Dr. Nishikubo is a great doctor and human being. Compassionate, thorough, kind, efficient. Trustworthy and wise. The office is very well run.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo and her team are exceptional, and I am always happy to recommend them.
Providence PatientDr Nishikubo is a wonderful professional and so is her staff
Providence PatientImpressive all around
Providence PatientVery easy to talk with and took time to answers all my questions.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is the best. Very caring, but clear and direct.
Providence PatientExcellent always
Providence PatientDr Carol Nishikubo has been my oncologist for 8 years. I would not dream of seeing anyone else. She treats me with empathy and understanding and I admire and trust her implicitly.
Providence PatientAlways courteous and on time
Providence PatientI appreciate the thorough as well as kind and courteous carre I have received from my provider - always.
Providence PatientVery happy to see Dr. Nishikubo. I usually don't have many questions
Providence PatientDr Nishikubo is my oncologist. If I have any questions or problems, she answers them when I see her or call her. My primary doctor is the one I see for day-to-day health issues.
Providence PatientI am very pleased with the Doctor.
Providence PatientI adore this doctor- could not be happier
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientFabulous as always
Providence PatientDr Nishikubo diagnosed me with a condition no other doctors in the past 25 years were able to. I have utmost respect for her work and knowledge.
Providence PatientOffice visits are very friendly and helpful and easy to get around Dr Nishikubo is an awesome doctor who smiles a lot
Providence PatientMy care is excellent
Providence PatientDr, Carol Nishikubo is an amazing oncologist that provides stellar medical assistance. She Is very professional and knowledgeable about my medical history. She gets an A+ from me.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is always prompt, efficient, responsive, and courteous. She is very quick to understand and very clear in her communications.
Providence PatientDr nishikubo and her staff are top notch. I wouldn't go anywhere else
Providence PatientThe doctor is very good physician
Providence PatientI wouldn't go anywhere else!
Providence PatientGreat provider. Very knowledgeable, kind and professional.
Providence PatientDr Nishikubo is an excellent doctor, she is very detail oriented, and gives clear information about the plan of care.
Providence PatientDr Nishikubo is the best
Providence PatientThorough pleasant and helpful.
Providence PatientI ALWAYS have a good experience with Dr.Nishikubo.She is a good listener, answers all my questions and explains everything well. She's empathetic, kind and has a wonderful heart! She is the best!
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is very nice, caring and personable. Good person...
Providence PatientShe remembers me and my health issues and seems very attentive even though I only see her once a year now.
Providence PatientCompetent, pleasant.
Providence PatientDr Nishikubo is an excellent doctor. She is professional, easy to talk to & she listens. She always remembers everything about my my health issues. And she has a sense of humor. She spends time with me & never seems in a rush.
Providence PatientDr Nishikubo is an excellent physician. I could not be happier with her.
Providence PatientAn excellent doctor.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo has been my "follow-up oncologist" for four or five years now. She is always thorough. Always takes time with me and my concerns or questions. Knows her stuff.
Providence PatientOne of the most caring doctors I have. Helped me through the most difficult time in my life.
Providence PatientAlways listens carefully to concerns. Very smart & knowledgeable.
Providence PatientMy care provider always 1) draws blood 2) gets test results and 3) sees me with the test results. I like this practice.
Providence PatientProfessional caring and thoughtful
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is great, and so is the office staff. Dr. Nishikubo always stops what she is doing and looks directly at me when I speak, lets me finish and gives an answer. She never rushes me or cuts me off.
Providence PatientI always get the most attentive and compassionate care from Carol Nishikubo and her staff!
Providence PatientDr. Nisha Kubo has always been aware of what is happening with me and provides follow up if she's prescribed a new prescription and has always been available for me if I have a question. I have never felt rushed.
Providence PatientThis was an Annual Exam with an Oncologist who examines specific areas of the body & blood lab test results to follow up on breast cancer. This MD is a well regarded & capable practitioner. The combination of physical examination & lab blood work this practitioner employs provides the necessary assurance that I continue to be well.
Providence PatientI feel that I receive excellent and thoughtful care from Dr. Nishikubo. I am so fortunate to have her as a physician.
Providence PatientVery caring, listens, and gives medical advice for issues
Providence PatientAlways have good care from this office.
Providence PatientAlways have had positive experiences with this care provider.
Providence PatientEverything is excellent.
Providence PatientThe doctor is as professional and human as you could ask for
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is one of the best oncologist that I can recommend to my friends.
Providence PatientOutstanding concern. Always tuned it to any of my issues.
Providence PatientAll my experiences were good and I was very satisfied.
Providence PatientConscientious, caring, thorough! A great encounter.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is extremely intelligent, efficient, and perceptive. She imparts information clearly and with direct relevance to my situation.
Providence PatientI always had a good experience with this provider.
Providence PatientThe doctor is excellent. The clerk behind the desk was offered to show me how to use video meeting but I had to stop at the office to get directions.All worked
Providence PatientShe is excellent and very smart.
Providence PatientAlways feel comfortable.
Providence PatientYou can always count on her to return a call. And she calls you for the results of a test. She's a reliable Doctor. God Bless! I hope more doctors like her.
Providence PatientNothing, but sincere experience and appreciation!!!
Providence PatientFirst time with this dr and it was easy and great
Providence PatientEverything was good, nothing bad to say
Providence PatientExcellent doctor!!!
Providence PatientI always feel seen and heard. Dr. Nishikubo gives me her undivided attention during my visits and responds promptly to my phone calls.
Providence PatientAlways has my records. Knows both my oncological and hematological history. Gives me Good advice on dealing with blood thinner.
Providence PatientI trust and respect any recommendations or options that Dr.Nishikubo may give for my healthcare.
Providence PatientI am very privileged to be a continuing patient with Dr. Carol Nishikubo. She is exceptionally competent.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo knows my medical history, remembers our conversations, listens attentively to my questions and gives very clear, thorough answers. She's the best!
Providence PatientAll interactions have been great.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is extremely bright and efficient, yet takes care to address every concern. Her nurses and staff are all competent and responsive. I have never had to wait more than a few minutes at her office. I love the MyChart notifications of visits and test results, and also the email-like communications.
Providence PatientI'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 PatientVery good
Providence PatientVery professional
Providence PatientVery attentive
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
Providence PatientExcellent visit, Dr. Nishikubo and staff are excellent
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo as always was friendly, attentive and informative!Receptionists were friendly and helpful.
Providence PatientDr Nishikubo is a wonderful physician! I would not see any other Oncologist, and I highly recommend her to others.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is outstanding. Truly a Master clinician and physician. She has been thru thick & thin, ups & downs of my life since 2019. Her team, like her, is superb.
Providence PatientI love Dr. Nishikubo. She is an exemplary physician with perfect bedside manner.
Providence PatientSurprise no lab work was ordered!
Providence PatientI always have the best care at Providence with my doctor. She is friendly, helpful and kind as well as being professional and knowledgeable about my concerns. I always feel I can ask anything, even if it something trivial, which is so nice.
Providence PatientGood experience
Providence PatientThe Doctor has excellent bed side manner and explains details very good!
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is an excellent doctor and take very good care of me as far as my health is concerned.
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo always a good listener and spent time to explain to me.
Providence PatientThese are virtual visits. We think Dr. Carol Nishikubo is a superb hematologist.
Providence PatientShe listens to what I'm saying and is extremely helpful answering my questions.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientDr. 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.
Providence PatientI have nothing but the highest regard for Dr. Nishikubo.
Providence PatientAlways makes useful suggestions and answers questions. I have referred people to her
Providence PatientDr. Nishikubo is always ready to listen and explain, make referrals and keep track of my on-going health issues. I am very pleased with the care I receive from her. The office and building assiduously follow covid care proceedures and I feel safe coming to her office.
Providence PatientAlways good--on time, listens, answers concerns, reports test results.
Providence PatientDr. Carol Nishikubo is an excellent doctor. I am so appreciative of her and am so glad that she is my doctor. She is a real expert in her field.
Providence PatientVery good dr. to talk to about my issue.
Providence PatientI always enjoy seeing Dr Nishikubo! She is thoughtful, compassionate and very knowledgeable about oncology and my ongoing issues. I would not want any other doctor, if given a chance to change. She is so kind and funny and I value her as a physician and as a person.
Providence PatientDr Nishikubo is always attentive , professional and caring. overall, a very good dr.
Providence PatientI thought she was a great listener
Providence PatientDr. Carol Nishikubo is a wonderful Oncologist. She is very kind and pleasant to all of her patients. She actually remembers little things about you from your last visit (or takes great notes); making you feel quite special. As for the office staff, they are amazing as well.
Providence PatientI am always treated with the utmost respect and friendliness by my provider. I would recommend her to anyone and would recommend all the staff there as well
Providence PatientI had a very good feeling during my office visit. The Dr gave a great feeling of confidence and I now consider her on my "A-Team of Doctors". [...]
Providence PatientDr Nishikubu is an excellent doctor.
Providence PatientCommunicates well, very professional
Providence PatientAlways have a great experience with the doctor!
Providence Patient