UCLA Medical Center, Jonsson Cancer Center

Founded in the late 1960s, today UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center offers top-notch mesothelioma care. The Center was designated a Comprehensive Cancer Care Center by the National Cancer Institute in 1976 and is housed next to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

The Jonsson Cancer Center employs more than 200 doctors and scientists. Mesothelioma patients are treated by the Thoracic Oncology Department. A multi-disciplinary approach is taken. Each patient's case is evaluated by a team of thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and pulmonologists. With this careful study, UCLA's specialists are able to recommend the best form of treatment for each individual mesothelioma case. The center offers a wide range of clinical trials, and some involve mesothelioma.

The Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a diverse range of support to cancer patients. The Simms/Mann Center for Integrative Oncology offers complimentary therapies that support standard cancer treatments, including acupuncture and nutrition. Support groups and counseling are available through the Simms/Mann Center. The Sue Stiles Program in Integrative Oncology educates patients and physicians about integrative therapies. Interfaith chaplains are always available to patients at the UCLA Medical Center. The Reflections Boutique offers sensitive help for the appearance concerns of chemotherapy patients. The Jonsson Center also works to ensure that all patients receive appropriate palliative care and pain management.

UCLA Jonsson Mesothelioma Specialists

Jay Moon Lee, M.D., Surgeon - Dr. Lee is the Surgical Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and a member of the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Community. He earned his medical degree in 1997 from the UCLA School of Medicine. He interned in surgery at the Georgetown University Medical School and was a surgical resident at this same school before going on to a surgical residency at Duke University Medical School. He undertook a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Brigham and Women's University in 2004-2005. Dr. Lee has been the recipient of numerous awards from the National Cancer Institute.

Dr. Lee specializes in thoracic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Gene Therapy and other professional organizations. He is board-certified in surgery and treats mesothelioma, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, thymoma, sarcoma and other chest malignancies. His research interests include gene therapy, immunology, targeted drug therapy, and nanotechnology for the detection and treatment of cancer.

Dr. Lee Contact Information:
UCLA Medical Center
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Box 957313, Room 64-128 CHS
10833 Le Conte Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7313
(310) 794-7788 or (310) 794-7333
E-mail: jaymoonlee@mednet.ucla.edu

Mary Maish, M.D., Surgeon - Dr. Maish is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and a member of the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center's Tumor Immunology Program. Maish earned her medical degree from Rush University/Rush Medical College in 1993. She was a surgical intern at Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. She went on to be a surgical resident at Michigan State University and Saint Luke's Hospital. Dr. Maish studied cardiothoracic surgery, thoracic surgery, and foregut surgery, extensively with fellowships at Rhode Island Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, and USC University Hospital. She is board-certified in surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Maish treats mesothelioma, esophageal cancer, lung cancer and other thoracic cancers. She has been involved in research on new methods to treat esophageal cancer.

Dr. Maish Contact Information:
(310) 794-7788 or (310) 794-7333
E-mail: mmaish@mednet.ucla.edu

Jenny Mao, M.D. - Dr. Mao is an Associate Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and a member of the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Thoracic Oncology Program. Dr. Mao earned her medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine in 1991. She was an intern and resident in internal medicine at UCLA and later undertook a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine. She is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care.

Dr. Mao treats lung cancer and chest malignancies, including mesothelioma and other pulmonary diseases, particularly asthma. Her research is aimed at finding better early detection for lung cancer and other chest malignancies.

Dr. Mao Contact Information:
(310) 794-7333
Office: (310) 825-3100
E-mail: jmao@mednet.ucla.edu

Michael Roth, M.D. - Dr. Roth is the Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Procedures Services and a member of the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center Tumor Immunology Program. He earned his medical degree at the UCLA School of Medicine in 1983 and went on to take his internship and residency in internal medicine at UCLA. He then fulfilled a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at UCLA.

Dr. Roth is board certified in internal medicine, critical care and pulmonary medicine. He treats lung cancer and other chest malignancies, including mesothelioma. Dr. Roth is researching the way dendritic cells may promote cancer immunity. This research may result in new clinical trials for immunology based treatments of many forms of cancer.

Dr. Roth Contact Information:
(310) 794-7333
Academic and Research Office: (310) 206-7389
E-mail: mroth@mednet.ucla.edu

General Contact Information

UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
UCLA Medical Center
757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Hospital Information: (310) 825-9111

Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Box 957313, Room 64-128 CHS
10833 Le Conte Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7313
Thoracic Oncology (310) 825-7341
Thoracic Surgery: (310) 794-7333
http://www.cancer.ucla.edu/

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