Dr. Jonathan Blitzer, MD

Dr. Blitzer is very direct, which I like. He answers all questions. He is very thorough and doesn't miss anything!!!

Dr Blitzer started off nice enough but as my dad’s case became more complicated, he was detached and not up to speed on patient’s lab work. The family was tracking lab results and often informing Dr Blitzer of the change in results of which he had no idea. He was so detached from the case and defensive that we actually were consulting with other oncologists to strategize for a plan of care. I would never recommend him to anyone needing a kind, attentive physician as his care was awful in treating my dad. At one point he said “I don’t know how we’re going to put Humpty Dumpty back together again”. All said in front of his patient who was cognitively aware of what Dr Blitzer was saying. The WORST….. RUN. There are plenty of great physicians out there-this is not one of them.

A prince among men. Excellent people skills. Patient. Just wish more docs were like him.

He doesn’t want to listen and just wants to talk. I won’t return there.

Dr. Blitzer has been treating me over a year now for my 2 cancers. He is the utmost professional with the most warm hearted and caring attitude. He explains everything in detail to me and my family members and is available to address any inquiries I have. His treatment plan for my condition is encouraging and he also ordered additional testing to ensure nothing was left out, which I sincerely appreciated. I don't feel I am in a rushed environment but a very calm and peaceful setting and his entire staff have been so very kind every time I visited the office. His office located at the Todd Cancer Pavilion in Long Beach is quite beautiful, serene and with ample space to ensure privacy. It is extremely clean and well maintained. I am very lucky and fortunate to have Dr. Blitzer as my oncologist and I could not recommend him highly enough.

Dr. Blitzer misdiagnosed my mom's stage 4 colon cancer for depression. His office staff did not return my mom's phone calls and failed twice o schedule critical procedures even after being reminded twice. Dr. Blitzer is arrogant and obnoxious and his misdiagnosis caused unnecessary pain and suffering.

Cancer is no fun! Dr. Blitzer is! His kindness and thorough exploration of every detail have me the confidence to look directly at my illness and follow his recommendations until we found the perfect trail to recovery. I looked at explicit scans until I knew every move the team was making. Dr. Blitzer started the journey. Dr Wei and the rest of LB Memorial made the trip comfortable and gave me peace. Thank you all.

Dr. Blitzer was the first oncologist I ever received treatment from. I found him to be very thorough and careful with my course of treatment. He explained complex medical situations in ways that I could understand, and although supportive, he never gave me false hope in the face of upcoming challenges. In other words he was honest, and I felt that I could trust him. When it came time for me to move to the next phase of treatment (radiation), he made sure to send me to the best-equipped facility.

Insensitive to patients. Does not allow patients to absorb information at the rate they need. Starts out friendly but becomes very impatient as time goes on.

He saved my life many years ago. I was 18 and pregnant when he found the Hodgkin's Disease. Most caring amazing Oncologist I have ever had.