Dr. Kristopher P. Wentzel

Hematology | Oncology
Cedars-Sinai The Angeles Clinic And Research Institute-West Los Angeles
11800 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Cedars-Sinai The Angeles Clinic And Research Institute-West Los Angeles
11800 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Kristopher Wentzel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Mesothelioma, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Saint John's Health Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Cedars-Sinai The Angeles Clinic And Research Institute-West Los Angeles
11800 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

A Phase II Study Evaluating Safety and Efficacy of Telatinib in Combination With Keytruda in Subjects With Advanced Stomach and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers or Hepatocellular Carcinoma
A Phase II Study Evaluating Safety and Efficacy of Telatinib in Combination With Keytruda in Subjects With Advanced Stomach and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancers or Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Telatinib, Keytruda
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Exploratory Platform Study to Evaluate Biomarkers and Immunotherapy Combinations for the Treatment of Patients With Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Exploratory Platform Study to Evaluate Biomarkers and Immunotherapy Combinations for the Treatment of Patients With Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 12, 2024
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug, Device
Study Drugs: NKTR-214, Nivolumab, CDX-301, INO-5151
Study Phase: Phase 1
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5 Total Publications

Phase 1 open-label study of ASP9801, an oncolytic virus, in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
Phase 1 open-label study of ASP9801, an oncolytic virus, in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors.
Journal: Journal for immunotherapy of cancer
Published: November 13, 2025
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Is Dr. Kristopher P. Wentzel a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kristopher P. Wentzel is classified as an Experienced expert for Prostate Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kristopher P. Wentzel specialize in?

While Dr. Kristopher P. Wentzel is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Mesothelioma, and Primary Lymphoma of the Brain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Kristopher P. Wentzel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kristopher P. Wentzel has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kristopher P. Wentzel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kristopher P. Wentzel accept my insurance?

Dr. Kristopher P. Wentzel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-582-7900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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