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
(380 Ratings)
Jun 11, 2026
Janell R.
Dr. Link is thoughtful, kind and so knowledgeable about breast cancer. He treats each patient with a smile and genuinely cares about each patient and their cancer journey and outcome. He invests his time getting to know his patient and works with them for the right treatment to help them be cancer free. He and his team are simply the best doctors and I’m thankful to be under his care.
Jun 10, 2026
Laura A.
He’s extremely knowledgeable, positive and kind
Jun 5, 2026
Judith B.
Dr. link is always attentive and listens to everything the patient says. He is highly intelligent and knowledgeable and gives you a sense of security. I also like him because he is a USC Trojan like me! Lol.
Jun 4, 2026
Tina K.
He is THE BEST!
Jun 4, 2026
Kathleen K.
Dr. Link is very encouraging and in ch Maura, he takes interest in his patients!
Jun 4, 2026
Katherine G.
He’s everything you’d hope for on your health journey
May 22, 2026
Susan B.
May 21, 2026
Lynn D.
Personable, warm, caring, intelligent, etc.
May 16, 2026
Xxx G.
an incredible physician who creates solutions
May 14, 2026
Carolyn H.
Dr. Link is very knowledgeable giving the best care to always stay on top of my health…

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