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Linda Ponce De Leon
Administrator

"As the Administrator of Oncology Care Medical Associates, it is my goal to act as liaison between physician, staff members and patients. I am dedicated to helping all of us treat our patients with genuine compassion, as well as treat each member of our team with respect and thoughtfulness, as we would a family member. I make every effort to create an environment that is pleasant and rewarding so that patients can feel our concern to better deal with the burden of their illnesses."




Donna Lara
Assistant Administrator of Operations

"Here at Oncology Care Medical Associates, we pride ourselves in having highly qualified and well-trained professionals who are united and passionate in providing the highest standard of patient care. As the Assistant Administrator of Operations, my priority is to make that happen and to ensure our team will go to every extent possible to see that our patients have the best providers for their care. Our patients and their families are the driving force in our continuous strive for excellence."




Debbie Callazo
Insurance and Billing Manager

"I take pride that our staff and I provide exceptional support to our doctors and patients by maintaining accurate and up to date changes with the current business and billing services of oncology practices. Our department guides our patients and their families with financial assistance options, to help them with the cost of their treatments. We view ourselves as patients’ advocates."





Heidi Jakob, R.N.,O.C.N.
Nursing Administration
Oncology Certified Nurse Specialist

"It is our responsibility as oncology nurses to make certain that all our patients are treated with respect and have the best quality care. Our nursing staff is committed not only to our patients, but their families, as well. In these anxious uncertain periods, it is important to have a positive treatment experience in a loving atmosphere…a place of hope and support."





Greg Knudsen, N.P.
Clinical Specialists

"As a Nurse Practitioner I am committed to each individual patient and their family. My role is to provide quality care, patient education, and coordinate treatment plans for my patients and their families. I believe that the patient and their families are an integral part of each patient’s success and that together we will become partners in their care. As an experienced clinician, my goal is to provide my patients with quality and compassionate care as I would a family member."




Lulu Wang, PA-C
Clinical Specialists

"It is my privilege and honor to be part of this prestigious Oncology Care team. As a certified physician assistant, with a background in internal medicine and emergency medicine, I have a special place in my heart for oncology and hematology patients. My day begins with this prayer: `Today is a brand new day. God, I pray for wisdom, knowledge and strength so that I am able to take care of my patients, each and everyone that I encounter today.’ Raised in China, I am fluent in both Chinese and English."




Linda Aghakhanian, PA-C
Clinical Specialist

"I have been practicing in hematology and oncology for the past five years. As the president of California Academy of Physician Assistants, the Southern California subchapter, I have been a strong advocate for my profession. I am absolutely dedicated to providing the best possible care for my patients. Being a Certified Physician Assistant is my passion. I believe that miracles happen when good hearts and good minds come together."





Henry Wood
Medical Assistant Supervisor

"Oncology Care Medical Associates strongly believe in the principles and purposes of the profession. We are strengthened by compassion, courage, and faith for the endeavor to be more effective, aspire to render greater service and are dedicated to the care and well being of all patients."