About Me

Jonathan B. Blitzer, M.D. is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist at the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Medical Center.

After completing his training at State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University, Dr. Blitzer joined the faculty of University of California, Irvine (UCI), stationed at the Long Beach VA. Leaving academic medicine in 1988, he had a community practice for thirty years before joining TCI in 2018.  He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, and Hematology/Medical Oncology. He is an Associate Clinical Professor for the Division of Hematology & Oncology at the University of California, Irvine. 

Dr. Blitzer has also served the Long Beach community in the nonprofit sector, on the boards of Westerly School and New Hope Grief Support.

In his free time, Dr. Blitzer enjoys outdoor recreation, sailing, theatre, and traveling with his wife Carole. 

Fun Fact: both his wife and daughter are also doctors!

Languages

English, Spanish

Provider Specialty

Hematology-Oncology

Services

Education

Medical Education

SUNY Upstate New York Medical University

Residency - Hematology & Medical Oncology

SUNY Upstate New York Medical University

Fellowship - Hematology & Medical Oncology

SUNY Upstate New York Medical University

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute Specialty Center

2810 Long Beach Blvd.

Long Beach, CA

Office: (562) 933-1877

Appointment: (562) 933-1877

MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute - Long Beach Medical Center (Todd Cancer Pavilion)

2810 Long Beach Blvd

Long Beach, CA

Office: (562) 933-0900

Insurances Accepted

Anthem Vivity HMO
United HealthCare PPO
TriCare West(HN)/TriWest Healthcare(BSC)
MultiPlan/PHCS
Humana PPO
Health Net PPO
Cigna PPO
Blue Shield PPO
Anthem PPO
Aetna PPO
Aetna Commercial HMO
Anthem Commercial HMO
BlueShield Commercial HMO
BlueShield Medicare Advantage HMO
Cigna Commercial HMO
Health Net Commercial HMO
Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
SCAN Medicare Advantage HMO
UHC Commercial HMO
UHC AARP Medicare Advantage HMO
Anthem Commercial HMO (MCSHP)
BlueShield Commercial HMO (MCSHP)
BlueShield Medicare Advantage HMO (MCSHP)
Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO (MCSHP)
Centivo ACO
Alignment Medicare Advantage HMO (MCSHP)
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
Alignment Medicare Advantage HMO
Anthem Pathway HMO
Cigna Value/Select HMO
UHC Harmony Commercial HMO
Clever Care Medicare Advantage HMO