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Dr. Joel Hecht, MD

Medical Oncology*
3.1 (15)
Map Pin Small Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joel Hecht, MD

Dr. Joel Hecht, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Hecht an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Hecht works at Santa Monica Cancer Care in Santa Monica, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Cholangiocarcinoma, Liver Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hecht's Office Locations

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    UCLA Health Santa Monica - Cancer Care
    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 829-5471

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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

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Acute Pharyngitis
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Uterine Cancer
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1790703742
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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    Dr. Joel Hecht, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hecht is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Hecht accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Hecht has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Hecht works at Santa Monica Cancer Care in Santa Monica, CA. View the full address on Dr. Hecht’s profile.

    Dr. Hecht has seen patients for Cholangiocarcinoma, Liver Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hecht on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Hecht. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hecht.

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