James Mason, MD, is a hematologist and oncologist who has been in practice for over 26 years. Dr. Mason has a special interest in blood and bone marrow transplantation. He believes in taking a collaborative approach to medicine, and is part of a large, integrated system of physicians, nurses, pharmacists and specialists - all dedicated to providing excellent patient care. In addition to his experience with therapy programs for breast cancer and certain solid tumors, Dr. Mason performs blood and marrow stem cell transplantation for patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukemia and other diseases of the blood and bone marrow. His research focus is on acute leukemias and computational biology. Dr. Mason, a San Diego native, is director of the Scripps Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program and the stem cell lab at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Under his leadership, the BMT Program offers innovative care - incorporating dose-intensive chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy - and is recognized as a leader in the BMT field on the West Coast.
Dr. James Mason, MD
- Internal Medicine, Oncology
- 41 years of experience
- Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe 326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
- (760) 633-7032
Brief Intro
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Radiation Oncology; Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Flexible Or Transitional Year
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine - 1988
University of California - 1984
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- 326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Mon:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat:9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun:9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Specialties Treated
- Internal Medicine
- Oncology
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Molina Healthcare
- Alignment Health Plan
- Meritain Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- CalOptima
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Tricare
- Medicare
- Humana
- Inland Empire Health Plan
- Blue Shield of California
- Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- Community Health Group
- Aetna Better Health
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