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Lawrence Wagman,

M.D.

Surgical Oncologist

5 (255 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Upland
1100 San Bernardino Road, Suite 1100
Upland, CA 91786
City of Hope Corona
320 West 6th Street
Corona, CA 92882
Specialties
Breast Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Education
Medical school:

M.D., Columbia University-College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY

Residency:

Categorical Surgery - Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA

Academic Appointments
  • Clinical Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery
  • Regional Medical Director, Inland Empire
  • Regional Medical Director, South Bay (Torrance)
About Me

Lawrence D. Wagman, M.D., is a surgical oncologist at City of Hope® Upland and the regional medical director for City of Hope’s six Inland Empire locations in Southern California. His clinical work includes diagnosing and treating stomach, liver, bile duct and pancreas cancer, breast cancer, sarcoma and melanoma. 

A physician-scholar with hundreds of publications to his name, Dr. Wagman is consistently listed among “America’s Top Doctors” and is recognized for his expertise in surgical oncology and his compassionate approach to working with patients. He has also held multiple leadership positions 

Dr. Wagman earned his medical degree at Columbia University-College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. He has decades of experience in his field, including a prior 20-year stint at City of Hope, where he served as chair of the Division of Surgery and director of the Department of General Oncologic Surgery. After leading the new Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, California, Dr. Wagman returned to City of Hope to continue to serve his community of Southern Californians.

Patient reviews
The patient ratings and comments on this page are obtained from an external Press Ganey® outpatient survey provided to all eligible City of Hope patients within one to two weeks of their treatment occurrence. Raw data from the answers to the survey questions about our physicians are calculated by Press Ganey into a one- to five- star rating. In the spirit of transparency, all patient comments are posted as written by the patient, whether they are positive or negative. We only exclude comments if they are deemed to be slanderous or libelous, contain profanity or vulgar language, or do not relate to the patient's experience with the doctor involved. As a result, the comments are the views and opinions of the patients surveyed and are not endorsed by, and may not necessarily reflect the opinion of, City of Hope.
Jul 7, 2026
5.0
"I enjoy seeing my doctors at City of Hope."
Jul 4, 2026
5.0
"Dr Wagman is a very sensitive specialist"
Jul 3, 2026
5.0
"Treatment options, risks, benefits, etc., to be discussed after lab tests, etc., have been complete."
Jun 30, 2026
5.0
"The doctor is very attentive and very skilled"
Jun 23, 2026
5.0
"Good"
Jun 23, 2026
5.0
"Good"
Jun 16, 2026
5.0
"Excellent experience, patient, informative,"
Jun 16, 2026
5.0
"Grateful for the complete team"
Jun 5, 2026
5.0
"This was a routine follow up and review of mammogram results. I had no problem concern or worry. There's no treatment to discuss."
Jun 2, 2026
5.0
"They have a very good care"
May 21, 2026
5.0
"I am fortunate to receive treatment at the City of Hope in Corona."
May 20, 2026
5.0
"So happy I got Dr Wagman, I felt confident and at peace talking to him. Explains thoroughly and precise regarding my treatment plan and procedures"
May 16, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Wagman was clear, compassionate and thorough."
Apr 26, 2026
5.0
"Dr Wagman always showed respect and concern for my health. He is very thorough, makes sure all my questions are answered and understood."
Apr 24, 2026
5.0
"Love City of Hope doctors. They are top notch"
Mar 24, 2026
5.0
"Good"
Mar 24, 2026
5.0
"Good service"
Mar 16, 2026
5.0
"Wouldn't go anywhere else I'm so blessed and thankful for such great care as I go thru this."
Mar 16, 2026
5.0
"I've already recommended COH upland to many of my family & friends"
Feb 26, 2026
5.0
"Of course I will recommend it since they have a good systematic and the staff such as the Doctors explain very well what we want to know."
Feb 26, 2026
5.0
"Of course I recommend this hodpital to other people because they treat people well, they explain step by step what one needs to know about their health."
Feb 19, 2026
5.0
"Clear very likely excellent attention and service"
Feb 16, 2026
5.0
"Very good"
Feb 16, 2026
5.0
"Very good"
Feb 5, 2026
5.0
"Answer all my questions and concerns"
Feb 5, 2026
5.0
"Good in verbal communication and text messages"
Jan 30, 2026
5.0
"Upland City of Hope is wonderful everyone there is very passionate and kind"
Jan 23, 2026
5.0
"I have recommended City of Hope to my friend who also was in need of an oncologist. [...]"
Jan 2, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Wagman is attentive, knowledgeable, listens. A top tier physician"
Dec 20, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Wagman is world class!"
Dec 20, 2025
5.0
"Dr Wagman took the time to review the CT scan and provided next steps"
Dec 18, 2025
5.0
"Good"
Dec 18, 2025
5.0
"Good"
Dec 7, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Wagman is the best.....very professional but still kind and caring!"
Dec 3, 2025
5.0
"He was very informative"
Dec 2, 2025
5.0
"Very well organized Facility! I feel like I'm in good hands!!!"
Dec 2, 2025
5.0
"I love Dr Wagman and his assistant!!"
Nov 23, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Wagman's bedside manner is nothing less than stellar!"
Nov 21, 2025
5.0
"I have always referred everyone to my 2 doctors"
Nov 20, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Wagman is an excellent doctor, and I am so grateful for everything he does."
Nov 18, 2025
5.0
"I've referred a friend and she is now Dr. Wagman's patient."
Nov 10, 2025
5.0
"Good"
Nov 5, 2025
5.0
"Dr Wagman is always concerned about how I am feeling and doing"
Oct 28, 2025
5.0
"Yes, good service. Thank you"
Oct 28, 2025
5.0
"Yes I can recommend to our friends. It is excellent care"
Oct 23, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Wagman is very highly respected by our family members. Have recommended many individuals to the City of Hope, with emphasis on seeing Dr. Wagman."
Oct 2, 2025
5.0
"I have been a breast cancer patient of Dr Lawrence Wagman's for many years. He is the best, most caring Dr I have ever had."
Oct 2, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Wagman is by far an exceptional surgeon/follow up doctor care and his staff is as well"
Sep 29, 2025
5.0
"I am very fortunate to have Dr. L, Wagman as my breast surgeon. He has an outstanding academic background., an extensive professional experience and a very compassionate nature. Dr. Wagman is the Consummate Doctor.Thank you City of Hope."