Esther Q. Catalya, M.D.

Dr. Catalya

In her own words:

“I establish a comprehensive understanding of each patient as a person as well as the patient's medical needs. My compassionate and focused approach enables me to select the most appropriate treatment for managing the disease. Having a positive relationship with my patients as their treating physician is of great importance to me, and I make every effort to offer the most up-to-date treatment. Teamwork is essential; therefore, I confer with physicians in medical oncology and other specialties as needed with the goal of optimizing patient care.”

Dr. Catalya graduated with a B.S. in Pre-med from the University of San Carlos at Cebu City, Philippines and received her M.D. Degree from the Cebu Institute of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at both Chong Hua Hospital in the Philippines and Jersey City Medical Center in New Jersey. Dr. Catalya also completed an Anatomical Pathology residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. She then finished her Medical Oncology and Hematology fellowships at St. Michael's Medical Center in New Jersey.


Dr. Catalya has been in private practice for over 20 years in the East Bay. In 2009, she joined the Diablo Valley Oncology / Hematology Medical Group located at the California Cancer and Research Institute in Pleasant Hill, CA. This group of physicians and support staff specialize in comprehensive, cutting edge treatment of all forms of cancer and blood disorders.

Dr. Catalya is a staff physician for Hospice of the East Bay and serves on the Professional Advisory Board for the San Francisco/East Bay Wellness Community. She is participates in research and clinical trials with the Bay Area Cancer Research Group.

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John Muir Affiliations/Appointments:
2009 - present    Medical Director, Oncology Services, John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek Campus
2006 - present    Active Medical Staff, John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek & Concord Campuses
2006 - present    John Muir Physician Network
Certifications: Board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology and board eligible Hematology
Memberships:
 California Medical Association
Alameda/Contra Costa Medical Association (ACCMA)
Advisory Board of the Association of Northern California Oncologists (ANCO)
Facility Privileges: John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek & Concord Campuses, and the San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Specialty: Lung, breast, and gynecologic cancers. Geriatric Oncology. Also specializes in benign hematologic and coagulation disorders.



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Diablo Valley Oncology / Hematology Medical Group (DVO) provides comprehensive cancer care to patients by bringing together medical oncology, hematology, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, MRI/PET-CT, NaF prostate bone scan, clinical trials, research, Calypso GPS technology, electronic brachytherapy, nutrition counseling and supportive care, along with the services of a specialized pharmacy, all in one convenient location. The specialized care you receive at DVO combines the best in clinical medicine with an outstanding staff and services that meet the individual needs of each patient. Because we are the largest single site of cancer treatment in the county with seven physicians all located at the same site, we have medical coverage at all times while patients are receiving treatment. Our oncology clinics in San Ramon, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and Brentwood are easily accessible to cancer patients from Contra Costa County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County, San Francisco County, Stanislaus County, Solano County, Merced County, Mariposa County, Calaveras County, Eldorado County, Placer County, San Benito County and Monterey County. Oncology doctors Dr. Sirott, Dr. Robles, Dr. Johl, Dr. Svahn, Dr. Chen, Dr. Catalya and Dr. Kamath are specialists in cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment, radiology, chemotherapy treatment, hematology. blood disorders, breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer and other forms of cancer. All DVO doctors have privileges with the John Muir Health system.


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