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

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
(346 Ratings)
Mar 6, 2026
Harriet A.
He is an excellent physician! Dr. Link is an expert in the field.
Mar 5, 2026
San F.
Feb 27, 2026
Victoria C.
A Great and positive people experience as one would expect. However, John Link is responsible for my conservative treatment being the best possible diagnosis and my successful Cure without the potential long lasting side effects… He is a brilliant and caring man and Great Doctor!
Feb 26, 2026
Mary B.
Dr Link is the best doctor ever. In addition to my medical status, he always asks about me as a person and how things are going in my life.
Feb 25, 2026
Jane S.
I feel so grateful for Dr Link and hope he never retires. His wisdom and experience allows him to treat each patient in a way that will achieve the best results for that particular patient. His compassion and professional expertise make him unique.
Feb 25, 2026
Priscilla O.
Dr. Link is so nice, loves his work, and so knowledgeable of the best care for a breast cancer patients.
Feb 25, 2026
Danielle D.
Feb 18, 2026
Christina G.
He’sJust the best!
Feb 18, 2026
Susan P.
He is very personable and he truly cares
Feb 14, 2026
Elizabeth N.
Dr. Link is very personable and always knows your cancer history. Never have to wait long for appointment.

Source: Reviews are aggregated from third-party review sites such as Facebook, Google, HealthGrades, RepuGen, Vitals, WebMD, and Yelp.