Levanto G. Schachter, DO, MS
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Levanto G. Schachter, DO, MS

  • Hematology Oncology
Average rating: 4.9
| 206 ratings
 
San Luis Obispo Cancer Care | 892 Aerovista Place, Suite 240, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

About

Dr. Schachter completed his internal medicine training at Scripps Mercy in San Diego and completed his fellowship at Scripps MD Anderson in San Diego.  

His practice focuses on hematologic malignancies and cell therapies.  This includes leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. He was faculty at Oregon Health and Science University from 2019 to 2023, as part of the hematologic malignancy group and has a number of publications on this subject.  

Dr. Schachter believes in caring for the whole patient and feels honored to be able to be a part of each patient’s cancer journey.  He joined the UCLA Health Cancer Care Center San Luis Obispo in 2023 where he cares for patients with a wide variety of cancers focusing on hematologic malignancies.

In his spare time, Dr. Schachter enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.  He enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, drawing, writing and when he has a chance, sailing.  He tries to share his love of nature, creativity and adventure with his children.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013

Fellowship

Hematology Oncology, Scripps Clinic/Green/Mercy, 2017

Residency

Internal Medicine, Scripps Mercy Hospital, 2013

Degree

DO, Western University of Health Sciences, 2010

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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