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Lawrence Wagman,

M.D.

Surgical Oncologist

5 (283 Ratings)
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Location
Upland
1100 San Bernardino Road, Suite 1100
Upland, CA 91786
Specialties
Breast Surgical Oncology
Surgical Oncology
Education
Medical school:
Degrees
  • 1978, M.D., Columbia University-College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY

  • 1974, B.A., Biology, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY

Fellowship
  • 1980-1982, Surgical Oncology, Clinical Associate, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Surgery Branch, Bethesda, MD

Residency
  • 1984-1985, Administrative Chief Resident, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA

  • 1978-1979, 1982-1984, Categorical Surgery, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA

Professional Experience
  • 2018-present, Surgical Oncologist and Clinical Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, Upland, CA

  • 2018-present, Physician Regional Medical Director, City of Hope, Inland Empire and South Bay, CA

  • 1991-2005, Chairman, Division of Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 1993-1997, Medical Director, Ambulatory Care Services, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 1991-2003, Director, Department of General Oncologic Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 1987-1992, Senior Surgeon, Department of General Oncologic Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 1985-1987, Staff Surgeon, Department of General Oncologic Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2008-2018, Executive Medical Director, The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA

  • 2009-2017, Program Director-Liver, Bile Duct, and Pancreas Program, St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA

  • 1993-2018, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, University of California-San Diego, San Diego, CA

  • 1989-1993, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, University of California-San Diego, San Diego, CA

  • 1991-1999, Director, Surgical Oncology Training Program

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.
Apr 26, 2025
5.0
"I feel cared for and cared about"
Apr 3, 2025
5.0
"Always"
Apr 3, 2025
5.0
"Words can't express my satisfaction"
Feb 18, 2025
4.9
"I had a great experience and my questions were answered"
Feb 13, 2025
4.7
"[...] what a great Hospital you are! Keep up this good work."
Feb 13, 2025
5.0
"Bendiciones para mi doctor es muy bueno"
Feb 11, 2025
5.0
"Explained the future care that I need to do with the oncologist ."
Feb 11, 2025
5.0
"Everyone at City of Hope are caring and polite."
Feb 1, 2025
5.0
"Very good physician"
Jan 30, 2025
5.0
"Good will always recommend"
Jan 30, 2025
5.0
"Respectful and approachable"
Jan 25, 2025
4.9
"I was very impressed with the doctor at hand. He answered all of my questions and explained everything to me with no concerns from me. I would recommend this doctor to anyone including my own mother. I was very impressed with his honesty and knowledge. I am very pleased with this dr and would recommend him to my own mother."
Jan 25, 2025
4.9
"The staff honestly went above and beyond. I was very pleased with the care that I received."
Jan 10, 2025
5.0
"Always a positive experience. Will hate to see him retire."
Jan 9, 2025
5.0
"I have recommended city of hope to someone and she is In treatment there now."
Jan 2, 2025
5.0
"Dr. Wagman has a very collaborative demeanor. Listens intently and answers all my questions. I think one of the most important things to me is he will willingly admit when he does not know. That's the sign of a great doctor! Especially a Dr. If his caliber and experience."
Nov 7, 2024
5.0
"City of hope by far is the absolute BEST medical facility"
Nov 7, 2024
5.0
"Doctor Wagman by far is such an amazing gifted caring surgeon"
Nov 2, 2024
5.0
"We had a wonderful experience with Dr Wagman. He was attentive and kind. He answered all our questions."
Oct 17, 2024
5.0
"Dr Wagman is a highly respected and qualified physician. He is always pleasant, patient and friendly."
Oct 7, 2024
5.0
"EXCELLENT !"
Oct 7, 2024
5.0
"Ease in explaining my options ."
Oct 1, 2024
5.0
"Dr. Lawrence Wagman was very detailed, professional and sincere about his honest opinions and recommendations."
Sep 24, 2024
5.0
"Dr Wagman has been my doctor for 20 years And he saved my life"
Aug 3, 2024
5.0
"Excellent experience with Dr"
Aug 1, 2024
5.0
"Care provider explained the type of cancer and what is needed to resolve it."
Aug 1, 2024
5.0
"It was my first experience and I was impressed."
Jul 20, 2024
5.0
"My first appointment was just a month ago and am happy with how proactive my health team has proceeded"
Jul 20, 2024
5.0
"I felt he was as open and honest about treatment as well as recovery"