Derek Helton, MD, FACP is a board-certified medical oncologist and the medical director of cancer services at UC San Diego Health in Encinitas and Vista, CA. With a special interest in gastrointestinal cancers, Dr. Helton specializes in the treatment of a wide range of solid tumor malignancies and benign and malignant blood disorders. He has presented research on various subjects and is actively involved in clinical trials in gastrointestinal oncology.
As a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Medical Association, Dr. Helton brings extensive expertise and experience to his practice. He completed his medical training at Loma Linda University and his fellowship at UC Los Angeles and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. With a commitment to providing comprehensive cancer care, UC San Diego Health is a NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering patients access to experts in every medical subspecialty and pushing boundaries to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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