Biography

Lisa Chaiken, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist practicing at Saint John’s Medical Center. She has been in practice more than 15 years in the Santa Monica community.

Dr. Chaiken received her undergraduate degree, Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude, in history and science from Harvard University. Her studies emphasized biological sciences, medical ethics and historical factors influencing modern medicine. After receiving her medical degree from UCLA, she continued in the Department of Radiation Oncology, where she served as Chief Resident. After leaving UCLA, she continued to serve as clinical faculty at the UCLA Breast Center for several years.

Dr. Chaiken has been involved in many aspects of clinical treatment with special interests in breast, prostate, CNS, head and neck, and gynecologic cancer. Her work on Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of radiation oncology patients with head and neck cancer received the Residents Essay Award from the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.

Dr. Chaiken has been active in community and educational societies, serving on the Board of the Bay Surgical Society and currently as President of the Southern California Radiation Oncology Society. She has served on the Board of the American Cancer Society and the Women of Color Breast Cancer Support Group. She has experience in radiation safety as Chair of Radiation Safety Committees and as the Radiation Safety Officer at multiple hospitals. In recognition of her distinguished service and expertise, Dr. Chaiken was voted by her peers to be included in Best Doctors in America for more than 15 years.

Education

BA, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
MD, University of California, Los Angeles
Residency - University of California, Los Angeles
Radiation Oncology