Philomena mcandrew, Md

Dr. Philomena McAndrew is a native of Philadelphia, attended Villanova University for her undergraduate studies, and then entered medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Internship and residency were completed at Temple University Hospital. In 1981, she and her husband moved to Los Angeles where she began the prestigous UCLA fellowship program in Hematology and Oncology. Her skills in teaching and research quickly were recognized at UCLA; upon completion of the program she was offered and accepted a full-time position. During this phase of her career, she was occupied with patient care in the UCLA Clinics, as well as research and subsequent publication of scientific papers on leukemia, malnutrition associated with cancer, and fat metabolism in cancer patients.

In 1987, she embarked on a career change and entered private practice. She concentrated most of her practice activities at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and eventually became one of the founding partners of Tower Hematology Oncology Medical Group. This period was also characterized by her involvment in numerous hospital committees, teaching and clinical research which resulted in scientific papers and abstracts on lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and breast cancer. She has served as the Clinical Vice Chief of Medicine at Cedar Sinai Medical Center and has been the Chairperson of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Medication Safety Committee.

In addtion to her clinical appointments, Dr. McAndrew maintains a number of professional affiliations. She is an active member of:

• American Society of Hematology
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Southern California Academy of Clinical Oncology
• American Medical Association
• Los Angeles County Medical Association
• California Medical Association
• Women of Los Angeles
• Amercian Society for Breast Disease

Dr. McAndrew is totally devoted to patient care. Her personality is characterized by warmth, compassion, and good humor- features that have made her much loved by her patients. Although she manages a wide variety of cases, she has a special interest in breast cancer and has become one of the most important local consultants in this field. She is also a board member of two cancer-related charitable organizations- the Wellness Community, and Research for Women's Cancer.

Despite the demands that these extensive activities place on her time, Dr. McAndrew has maintained an active family life and a marriage that has lasted thirty years. She has two children, ages fourteen and eighteen. Dr. McAndrew enjoys travel and cooking, which has become a hobby as well as a daily necessity.

Twenty years ago, there were very few women in the private practice of Hematology / Oncology. As one of the first to enter clinical practice, Dr. McAndrew has attempted to be very supportive of the careers of young women who have chosen to enter this demanding field of medicine.