Dr. Lalita Pandit
Biography
Dr. Pandit was born in India and graduated with a degree in Medicine and Surgery from Grant Medical College in 1977. She then emigrated to the US and, as a visiting scholar, served as a research assistant at UC San Diego. She then finished her Residency in Internal Medicine, followed by a Fellowship in Oncology and Hematology at USC's Norris Cancer Center in Los Angeles, CA in 1984.
After graduation, Dr. Pandit conducted research in Gene Therapy and joined a group practice in Orange County. Since 2001, she has been in solo private practice in Hematology/Oncology in Fountain Valley and Irvine, CA.
Dr. Pandit continues to have active involvement in clinical research, a product of her interest in providing the best possible care for her patients.
Dr. Pandit resides in Orange County, and has several other interests including Theater, Music, and Art.
Medical Training
Fellowship
University of Southern California
Hematology & Oncology
LAC - USC Hospital - Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, CA
Residency
University of Southern California
Internal Medicine
LAC - USC Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Cornell University
Internal Medicine
New Rochelle Hospital and Medical Center
New Rochelle, New York
Medical School
Grant Medical College
Mumbai, India
Medical Positions and Chairmanships
- Chair of Oncology at Hoag Memorial Hospital, Newport Beach 2015 - 2017 & 2007 - 2009
- Director - Cancer Genetics Program at OC Regional Cancer Center 1999 - 2001
- Treasurer, MOASC 2016 - Present
- Board of Directors - Irvine American Cancer Society 1999 - 2001
- Chair- Institutional Review Board, IMC
- Speaker - Community Education and Lecture Series 2001 - Present