(Press-News.org) LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC will open a four-story, 100,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art medical office building located at 590 S. Fair Oaks Ave. in Pasadena in fall 2025.
As the newest addition to the renowned academic health system, the location will significantly expand Keck Medicine clinical care for residents of Pasadena and neighboring communities in the San Gabriel Valley.
What sets the new Pasadena location apart
“This new location — our largest and most advanced outpatient setting — will bring even more of our research-based clinical care to the Pasadena area, where many of our patients live and work,” said Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine. “The new location offers state-of-the-art technology and access to acclaimed specialists who translate medical discoveries into groundbreaking treatments and cures.”
Patients will have access to the same expert physicians who treat patients at Keck Medical Center of USC, including researchers and doctors from USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of the nation’s top comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute; the esteemed USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute; and the nationally recognized USC Orthopaedic Surgery team, the official orthopedic medical services providers for USC Athletics and the LA Kings.
The building will provide an airy, nature-filled environment designed to promote well-being. Each of the location’s four floors will be suffused with light from floor-to-ceiling windows, showcasing views of the San Gabriel Mountains. On the top floor, a fully landscaped terrace will open onto a healing garden.
Convenient access to comprehensive services
The location will feature a wide range of services including:
Autoimmune diseases care, such as rheumatology (rheumatoid arthritis and lupus), allergy/immunology, and autoimmune skin conditions (psoriasis and scleroderma)
Cardiovascular care
Comprehensive oncology care
Infusion therapy
Orthopedics and spine care
Outpatient imaging
Outpatient surgery
Pain management
Physical therapy
“The new Pasadena medical office building doubles down on our commitment to the health of our community, allowing patients to visit one location for a variety of health care needs while providing access to the high-quality care only an academic health system can offer,” said Smitha Ravipudi, MPH, CEO of USC Care Medical Group and CEO of Keck Medicine ambulatory care services.
Breakthrough cancer technology
As part of the location’s convenient multidisciplinary cancer services, including medical oncology, surgical care, imaging and radiotherapy, Keck Medicine will be the first and only university-based academic health system in Southern California to offer biology-guided radiation therapy. This novel technology sends real-time “signals” about the location of cancer cells, helping radiation oncologists track, target and treat cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy cells.
The therapy recently received breakthrough device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is currently approved for certain patients with lung and bone tumors.
Location complements existing Pasadena office
In addition to the new location, Keck Medicine will continue to treat patients at the existing Keck Medicine of USC - Pasadena building located at 625 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 400 with an expanded range of primary care services, including an emphasis on digestive and metabolic health; brain health and aging; and advanced ear, nose and throat and ophthalmology services.
Keck Medicine is one of only two university-based health systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in eight specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings.
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Comprehensive Keck Medicine of USC medical office building coming soon to Pasadena
Keck Medicine’s largest and most advanced outpatient setting brings Keck Medicine clinical expertise and world-class services to the greater Pasadena community in fall 2025
2025-04-09
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