Aaron D. Burkenroad, MD
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Aaron D. Burkenroad, MD

  • Hematology Oncology|
  • Sarcoma and Connective Tissue Medical Oncology
Santa Monica Cancer Care | 2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 600, Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Aaron Burkenroad is a medical oncologist and hematologist who practices in Downtown LA and Santa Monica. He provides care to patients with all types of cancer and blood disorders in Downtown LA. He also specializes in the care of patients with bone and soft tissue sarcomas and related conditions in Santa Monica. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Burkenroad is a Clinical Instructor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine and has academic interests in sarcoma clinical research and quality improvement of cancer care.

Dr. Burkenroad earned his M.D. at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY where he was inducted as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Medical Oncology fellowship at UCLA, and was selected to serve as the Chief Fellow in his final year. Dr. Burkenroad received his undergraduate degree and Master's degree in Biology at UC San Diego. Dr. Burkenroad is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology and the American College of Physicians. He was born and raised in Los Angeles. When not working, he enjoys playing beach volleyball, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021

Fellowship

Hematology and Medical Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2024

Residency

Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2021

Degrees

MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2018
MSc, University of California, San Diego, 2014

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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