Humanities research center in Huntington Beach, California

Nerses Simon Tchekmedyian, M.D., FACP is a highly experienced medical oncologist and hematologist located at 19671 Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach, California. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Tchekmedyian has personally treated over 15,000 patients and conducted research that has significantly improved cancer treatment and patient well-being. Dr. Tchekmedyian's philosophy is centered around providing the best possible care for his patients, always following up and following through to ensure their well-being. He values the warmth, trust, and gratitude of his patients as his most significant professional recognitions. His scientific achievements include groundbreaking research on quality of life in oncology, the discovery of the appetite-enhancing effects of megestrol acetate, and the first-in-human clinical study of the CTLA4 antibody, which paved the way for immunotherapy in oncology. He is an active member of the Early Therapeutics Research Team at City of Hope.