Robert B. Cameron, MD

Thoracic & Cardiac Surgeon

Conditions Treated

Lung Cancer Pericardial Mesothelioma Pleural Mesothelioma Testicular Mesothelioma

Bio & Insurance Information

Currently the chief of thoracic surgery at the University of California Los Angeles Medical Center graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine in 1984. He was a resident at the same university. Dr. Robert Cameron completed a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute and Cornell. Dr. Cameron is a specialist in chest diseases, mainly mesothelioma and related conditions. Dr. Cameron was an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of California for three years before accepting his current position.


Education & Training

Stanford University

Education

University of California, Los Angles School of Medicine

Medical School

University of California, Los Angles School of Medicine

Residency

National Cancer Institute and Cornell-New York Hospital

Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Hospitals & Clinics

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Languages: English/Spanish

(310) 825-9111

757 Westwood Plaza

Los Angeles, California 90095

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UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

Languages: English/Spanish

(888) 662-8252

10833 Le Conte Ave

Los Angeles, California 90024

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UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica

Languages: English/Spanish

(424) 259-6000

1250 16th St

Santa Monica, California 90404

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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Languages: English/Spanish

(310) 478-3711

11301 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, California 90073

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Publications

Dr. Robert B. Cameron has contributed to 4 publications.

Immunotherapy for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Current Status and Future Prospects.

Wong, R. M.,Ianculescu, I.,Sharma, S.,Gage, D. L.,Olevsky, O. M.,Kotova, S.,Kostic, M. N.,Grundfest, W. S.,Hou, D.,Cameron, R. B.; Am. J. Respir. Cell Mol. Biol.

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Intraoperative hyperthermic chemotherapy perfusion for malignant pleural mesothelioma: an in vitro evaluation.

Cameron, R. B.,Hou, D.; J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg.

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Chest Wall Sarcomas are Accurately Diagnosed by Image-Guided Core Needle Biopsy.

Kachroo, P., Pak, P. S., Sandha, H. S., Nelson, S. D., Seeger, L. L., Cameron, R. B., Eilber, F. C., Lee, J. M.; J Thorac Oncol.

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Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for resection of metastatic adenocarcinoma as an acceptable alternative.

Carballo, M., Maish, M. S., Jaroszewski, D. E., Yetasook, A., Bauer, K., Cameron, R. B., Carmack Holmes, E.; Surg Endosc.

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Memberships

American Association of Immunologists

American College of Cardiology

American Medical Association

April 25, 2016

by Larry H.

Wait Time

Staff

Helpfulness

Knowledge

“Dr Cameron helped me with my problem. He removed the upper left lobe of my lung because of cancer. I have been his patient for over 6 years and I can say that he is a truly gifted and dedicated person. I travel 3 hours to see him and I am thankful that he was referred to me by my friends. ”