Eric Charles McGary, MD

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My specialty:
Hematology And Oncology

My affiliation:
Kaiser Permanente physician

I speak: English

My gender: Male

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About me

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me and my background. Choosing an oncologist is an important decision, and I believe it is essential that members feel comfortable with their physician and confident in the care they receive.

 

Biography

 

I was born and raised in Wisconsin before leaving the snow behind to attend UC Berkeley, where I first developed an interest in medical research. I later completed a combined MD-PhD program at Tulane University in New Orleans, where I studied the science underlying human disease and developed a strong interest in translating research discoveries into better treatments for patients.

 

After medical school, I returned to California to complete my internal medicine residency at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla. I then pursued subspecialty training in hematology and medical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the leading cancer centers in the world. I am board certified in both hematology and medical oncology.

 

About my practice

 

Today, I practice at Kaiser Permanente, where I care for members with a wide range of cancers and blood disorders. I strive to partner closely with members and their families to guide them through diagnosis, treatment decisions, and survivorship with compassion, clear communication, and care that is based on evidence and current research.

 

My Cancer Subspecialty Focus

 

I care for members with many different types of cancer and blood disorders. While I treat a wide range of malignancies, I have a particular focus on lung cancer and prostate cancer. My work in lung cancer is closely tied to my role as lead and principal investigator of the Lung Cancer Clinical Trials Program for Kaiser Permanente Southern California, where I help lead efforts to bring promising new therapies and clinical trials to patients in our community. My goal is to develop individual treatment plans that include the latest scientific advances while supporting each member’s goals, values, and overall well-being.

 

Regional Expertise on Multidisciplinary Teams

 

Cancer care is most effective when specialists work together. I work closely with teams that include surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and supportive care specialists. This approach helps ensure that members receive comprehensive care that is based on evidence and current research and is aligned with national guidelines and best practices.

 

Research and Clinical Trials

 

In addition to caring for members, I am actively involved in cancer research and clinical trials aimed at improving cancer treatment and outcomes. As lead and principal investigator of the Lung Cancer Clinical Trials Program, I work to bring innovative therapies and leading-edge research studies to patients in our community. Through these efforts, eligible patients may have access to promising new treatments that are not yet widely available.

 

I also serve on the faculty of the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, where I teach and mentor medical students. I am the lead for Integrated Therapeutics, helping develop and teach curriculum that integrates pharmacology, therapeutics, and clinical medicine. I also serve as course director for Precision and Molecular Medicine, where I teach students how advances in genomics and molecular biology are transforming the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and other diseases.

 

How I thrive

 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my spouse and our 2 children. Staying active is important to me, and I enjoy running — including marathons around the world — as well as participating in triathlons, tennis, pickleball, golf, and regular strength training. I also enjoy snowboarding and gardening, which provide a great balance to my professional life.

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My provider type

Physicians and Surgeons

My training, certifications and licensing

Medical school

Tulane University
New Orleans , LA

Board certification

Medical Oncology

American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical training

Fellowship

Hematology and Oncology

University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston , TX

Internship

Internal Medicine

Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
La Jolla , CA

Residency

Internal Medicine

Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
La Jolla , CA

Joined Permanente Medical Group

2005

Active license information

License number

A66028

License type

Physician and Surgeon

License issuing state

CALIFORNIA

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

1851430557

Cultural Competency Training (CCT)

Completed  

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