Loren K. Mell, MD

Loren K. Mell, MD is a highly experienced radiation oncologist based in San Diego, CA. Specializing in the treatment of head and neck and gynecologic cancers, Dr. Mell is the Chief of Head and Neck Radiation Oncology at UC San Diego Health and the Vice Chair of Clinical and Translational Research for the Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences at UC San Diego School of Medicine. With a focus on using innovative image-guided technologies to study the effects of radiation therapy on the immune system, Dr. Mell is also the director of the Center for Translational Imaging and Precision Medicine in La Jolla, CA. He is actively involved in leading clinical trials investigating immune checkpoint inhibitors for head and neck cancer patients and bone marrow sparing chemoradiation for advanced gynecologic cancers.

Dr. Mell completed his medical degree and residency training at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where he also served as chief resident. He is board certified in radiation oncology and has expertise in medical statistics and clinical trial design. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Mell is a lead editor of the textbook Principles of Clinical Cancer Research and serves on several national committees, including NRG Oncology and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Head and Neck Cancer Committees. With a commitment to providing personalized and cutting-edge cancer care, Dr. Mell is dedicated to improving outcomes for his patients through his clinical expertise and ongoing research efforts.

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