Yaser Homsi
MD
About Dr Yaser Homsi
Bio
Yaser Homsi, M.D., is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Hoag Family Cancer Institute. He is triple-board certified in hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine. At Hoag, Dr. Homsi treats breast cancer and general hematology and oncology. Dr. Homsi was in medical school when his mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer and died at 41 years old, which inspired him to become an oncologist. Born in Syria, he earned his medical degree from the University of Aleppo. He completed his residency at Indiana University School of Medicine where he also completed his fellowship in oncology, hematology, and blood and bone marrow stem cell transplantation. Prior to joining Hoag, Dr. Homsi served as an assistant clinical professor in the department of medical oncology & therapeutics research at City of Hope. Active in research, Dr. Homsi has focused on using novel immunotherapy to fight cancer. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. In his spare time, Dr. Homsi enjoys spending time with his family, bike riding and playing tennis.
Specialties
Medical Oncology
Focus areas
Medical Oncology
location
Newport Beach
1 Hoag Dr Bldg 41, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Phone: (949) 764-4060 • Fax: (949) 764-4061
Huntington Beach
19582 Beach Blvd Ste 206, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Phone: (949) 764-4060 • Fax: (949) 764-4061
Irvine
16105 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 230, Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 764-4060 • Fax: (949) 764-4041
Accepted insurance
See all insurance accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Scan
- United Healthcare
Accepting new patients
Yes
Hoag affiliations
Hoag Physician Partners
Languages
English, Arabic
Background
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Education
Medical Education
MD, Aleppo University - Syria
Internship
Internal Medicine, Indiana School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Indiana School of Medicine
Fellowship
Oncology/Hematology, Indiana School of Medicine