

Oncology
Bassel El-Rayes, MD
Deputy Director, Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health
Birmingham, AL
Bassel F. El-Rayes, MD, is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal malignancies, with a primary focus on pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. He treats adult patients with advanced or refractory gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, and hepatobiliary tumors, emphasizing integration of standard therapies with novel clinical trials. At UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, where he serves as Deputy Director, El-Rayes bridges lab
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- American University of Beirut — M.D.
- Wayne State University — Residency and Fellowship, Internal Medicine and Hematology/Oncology
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Hematology & OncologyMedical Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Colorectal CancerPancreatic CancerClinical Trials & Drug DevelopmentBiliary CancerNeuroendocrine Tumors
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center
- UC San Diego Health
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice