The specialty is the whole body. Attention is paid to continuity of care and outcomes assessments.
Specialties
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Internal Medicine
Training
Education: Johns Hopkins University, University of Southern California
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital
Fellowships: National Cancer Institute and Scripps Clinic
About Dr. Joel M. Lamon
Dr. Lamon, M.D. is a native San Diegan and a Hoover High School graduate. He received his B.A. from the Johns Hopkins University and his M.D. from the University of Southern California.
His postdoctoral training was at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital (internship and residency in internal medicine). He served in the U.S. Public Health Service at the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute.
Dr. Lamon’s fellowship training in hematology and medical oncology was at the National Cancer Institute and Scripps Clinic. He is board certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology.
Following four years on the staff of Scripps Clinic, he established his specialty practice in Escondido and Poway. He has been on the medical staffs of Palomar and Pomerado hospitals for 33 years.
Affiliations include Fellow of the American College of Physicians (F.A.C.P.), membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.
Dr. Lamon is married and has three grown children. In his free time, he likes gardening and playing golf.
“My goal is to provide every person I see with the highest standard of technology and service excellence. I value patient satisfaction and outcome quality. I am grateful for the opportunity to deliver patient care and involved direct communication that exceed expectations.”
Board certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
Associations
- American Society of Hematology (ASH)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians (F.A.C.P.),
Testimonials
“Every time I’d see Dr. Lamon, he’d give me the biggest hug … He’d remind me how much progress I’d made on my journey.”
– Mellissa, patient
How Dr. Lamon helped Mellissa beat Lymphoma
“He is extremely proficient at pairing the person with the absolute best treatment available. He attacked the situation with an enormous amount of thought and intelligence. Plus, he has a dry and subtle sense of humor that immediately resonated with me.”
– Carole, patient