About

Dr. Bhavana Pathak completed her undergraduate and medical training from Boston University with a joint degree in anthropology and medical sciences, with the distinction of being the top student from her undergraduate and medical school’s competitive BA/MD program. She completed her residency in internal medicine at the historic Johns Hopkins Hospital Osler program, where she stayed on as faculty for a year developing her research passion in physician burnout and resilience. She completed her fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of California, Irvine where she continued to build programs with national recognition for provider resilience. 

She directs the multi-departmental Integrative Oncology Initiative at MemorialCare, to harness the wisdom of complementary medicine alongside conventional cancer treatments to optimize patient outcomes across their lifespan. Dr. Pathak is a certified yoga instructor teaching classes to both patients and staff with a special interest in how trauma and mindfulness affects the ecosystem of medicine. As a breast oncologist, she is committed to ensuring that every woman feels like she has a home for her mind, body, and spirit after a diagnosis of breast cancer.  

For her own wellness, Dr. Pathak enjoys yoga, painting, singing (trained as a Soprano) and chasing her two sons across the beaches and mountains of Southern California. Dr. Pathak is fluent in Hindi, Nepali, Maithili, and conversational in Spanish and French.

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Languages

English, Hindi

Provider Specialty

Hematology-Oncology, Hematology/Oncology

Education

Medical School

Boston University School of Medicine

2011

Internship/Residency - Internal Medicine

Johns Hopkins Univ School of Medicine

2014

Fellowship Program - Hematology and Oncology

University of California Irvine Medical Center

2019

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5
(398 Ratings)
Feb 26, 2026
Victoria I.
She is sincere, warm, and incredibly caring. I love that we can talk opening and honestly and it feels like a true partnership in my healthcare. I was wanting a doctor who took a holistic approach to my health and Dr. Pathek exceeded my expectations.
Feb 26, 2026
Teresa M.
Feb 25, 2026
Noriko W.
This was a first visit at new location, however, visit was quick and I am very satisfied
Feb 25, 2026
Dorothy H.
She is great
Feb 25, 2026
Roberta M.
Dr. Pathak is very caring and personable. She explains the prescribed medication and its results from the treatment. Highly recommend Dr. Pathak!
Feb 24, 2026
Susan P.
Dr. Pathak is so caring and compassionate, she listens intently and makes me feel like I am talking to a friend.
Feb 23, 2026
Valerie F.
Dr. Pathak is very caring and through.
Feb 19, 2026
Kari H.
Very personable, makes you feel cared for.
Feb 14, 2026
Jillane C.
She always takes her time and is very kind and warm.
Feb 12, 2026
Joyce P.
She is very complete in explaining each step in one’s process to getting well. She also listens to questions & answered them with a lot of knowledge.

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