About

John Link, MD graduated from Keck Medical School of USC and went on to also complete his internship and residency at USC. He continued his training with an additional residency at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and fellowship in Medical Oncology at USC.

Among the world’s acclaimed breast oncologists, speaker, educator and researcher, Dr. Link, founded one of the nation’s first comprehensive breast cancer diagnostic, treatment and research centers at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center in 1995. In 1998 he founded the Breast Cancer Care and Research Fund, a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and to promote clinical research, access to quality care and advocacy for women with breast cancer and their supporters.

Dr. Link is the author of The Breast Cancer Survival Manual, the most widely read book for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.

Languages

English

Provider Specialty

Hematology-Oncology, Oncology

Areas of Care

Conditions
  • Breast Cancer

Education

Medical School

Keck School of Medicine of USC

1972

Internship Program - Internal Medicine

USC / Los Angeles General Medical Center

1974

Residency Program - Internal Medicine

Long Beach Medical Center

1975

Fellowship Program - Medical Oncology

University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical

1977

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

5.0 out of 5
(367 Ratings)
Apr 10, 2026
Kathleen J.
HE SAVED MY LIFE AND I KNOW HE HAS MY BACK IF I NEED HIM
Apr 9, 2026
Mary S.
Apr 3, 2026
Deborah W.
Dr. Link takes time to really talk to his patients. He explains things so you can understand and never talks down to you. Having a cancer diagnosis is a scary experience, and Dr. Link is so kind, compassionate and supportive you know you are in good hands.
Apr 3, 2026
Traci G.
He is so on top of current medications. He is so great.
Apr 3, 2026
Cindy J.
Apr 2, 2026
Mary A.
This Doctor is gracious, kind, very knowledgeable and a very good listener. I’ve known him over 20 years and have referred a few friends to him.
Apr 1, 2026
Cornelia T.
Apr 1, 2026
Rosa G.
Simply the best!!
Mar 26, 2026
Cristie M.
Dr Link is caring, kind, knowledgeable and professional. He is a wealth of knowledge and experience. I am grateful to have him as my doctor.
Mar 26, 2026
Sandra C.
He is very thoughtful and kind

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