Overview
Teresa Helsten is a Hematologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Agranulocytosis, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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Locations
9400 Campus Point Dr Fl 3, La Jolla, CA 92093
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.
4 Clinical Trials
UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
"Dr. Lauren C. Pinter-Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained UCI hematologist-oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with lymphomas.A nationally recognized expert, Pinter-Brown has a longstanding interest in malignant lymphoma, with a particular focus on T-cell and skin lymphomas. Her clinical interests also include antiphospholipid, B-cell lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, stem-cell transplant and Waldenstrom's disease.She her medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Medical School, followed by an internship and residency in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC.A prolific clinical investigator, Pinter-Brown has made important contributions to several clinical trials that led to approval of new drugs for the treatment of T-cell lymphoma. Her research focus is on optimizing treatment options for patients with lymphoma, especially cutaneous and T-cell lymphomas. Her primary goal is to care for patients through diagnosis, treatment and beyond and to ensure that they are able ""to live their best life.""". Dr. Pinter-Brown is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses T-Cell Lymphoma, Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Pinter-Brown is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
Uc Irvine Medical Center Oncology
Dr. Warren A. Chow is a board-certified UCI Health oncologist who specializes in melanoma and sarcomas. He serves as associate director for clinical services at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Ill. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Next he received fellowship training in medical oncology, hematology and bone marrow transplantation at the City of Hope in Duarte, Calif., where he served nearly 30 years as a clinician and researcher conducting bench-to-bedside studies in both bone and soft-tissue sarcomas.The recipient of numerous research grants from the National Cancer Institute, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Melanoma Research Foundation and many others, Chow has been the principal investigator on more than three dozen clinical trials. He is the author of more than 80 publications and four book chapters, and he serves on the editorial boards of the journalsPLOS ONE,F1000 ResearchandScientific Reports (Nature). Dr. Chow is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Chondrosarcoma. Dr. Chow is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Misako Nagasaka is a board-certified UCI Health oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung and thyroid cancers. Her clinical interests also early-phase clinical trials, medical ethics and survivorship care for patients.She received her medical degree as well as a PhD from St. Marianna University School of Medicine in Kawasaki, Japan. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York City, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Wayne State University School of Medicine's Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, Mich.Her research interests include molecular targeted therapy for lung cancer, immunotherapy and ways to improve patient outcomes. Prior to joining UCI Health, she served as an assistant professor and researcher at Wayne State and the Karmanos institute, she was the principal site investigator on more than 20 lung cancer studies.Nagasaka, who is fluent in Japanese, sees patients at the UCI HealthChao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center in Orange. Dr. Nagasaka is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nagasaka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Nagasaka is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Teresa L. Helsten
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Teresa L. Helsten?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Teresa L. Helsten by calling their office at 858-249-3249. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Teresa L. Helsten a top-rated expert for Agranulocytosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Teresa L. Helsten is classified as an Experienced expert for Agranulocytosis, 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. Teresa L. Helsten specialize in?
While Dr. Teresa L. Helsten is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Agranulocytosis, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and HER2 Negative Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Teresa L. Helsten participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Teresa L. Helsten has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Agranulocytosis. You can view a list of Dr. Teresa L. Helsten's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Teresa L. Helsten accept my insurance?
Dr. Teresa L. Helsten accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-249-3249 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AgranulocytosisDr. Helsten isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Helsten isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Helsten isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Helsten isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.


