Overview
EDUCATION Dr. Farzin received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 1989. She received her medical degree in 1994 from Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Farzin also completed her internship in internal medicine and her residency in the department of radiation oncology at Hahnemann University Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident from 1998 to 1999.AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Multidisciplinary management of Breast Cancer, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery.EXPERIENCE Dr. Farzin joined Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) in 2000 as a radiation oncologist. She is an Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Touro University in Nevada, where she actively participates in the education and training of medical students who are performing radiation oncology rotations. She is also an active member of The US Oncology Network's Breast Cancer Pathway Radiation Guidelines which reviews and updates treatment guidelines in accordance with national standards of care. Prior to joining CCCN, she was the Assistant Professor at the department of radiation oncology at MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine. Her other experience includes her position as Clinical Service Chief of Radiation at the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital. She also served as a member of the Multidisciplinary Breast Health Center while at the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital, as well as authored several chapters in books related to radiotherapeutic management of several cancers.PERSONAL Dr. Farzin is married and has one child. Her hobbies include music and hiking.BOARD CERTIFIED Radiation Oncology, American Board of RadiologyMEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Society of Clinical OncologyAmerican Society of Therapeutic Radiation OncologyClark County Medical SocietyInternational Association of OncologistsNevada Medical SocietyI believe in care, compassion and patience. I always develop a personal relationship with my patients to better understand unique circumstances and needs of every patient and provide individualized care. Furthermore, as a radiation oncologist, my patients are often in the clinic daily for treatments and I believe in providing a certain level of time and attention to accommodate patients' needs to help them maintain a positive outlook during treatment.
Dr. Farzin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer.
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- HMO
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- HMO
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Locations
3730 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Comprehensive Cancer Centers Of Nevada
EDUCATION Dr. Schwartz attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for his undergraduate studies. In May 1996, he graduated with a major in cell and molecular biology. Dr. Schwartz received his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno in 2001, where he received the Excellence in Research award from the Western Student Medical Research Forum. He served as President of the American College of Physicians, UNSOM medical student section from 1998-1999. He completed his internship in 2002 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. His residency was completed in radiation oncology in 2006 at McGill University Health Center, where he was Chief Resident.AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Specializes in using Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for the treatment of various cancer types including prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, head and neck and gynecologic cancers.EXPERIENCE Dr. Schwartz joined Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada as a radiation oncologist in July 2006 and currently serves as a member of the Radiation Executive Committee of The US Oncology Network and the Clinical Pathways Committee. Dr. Schwartz serves as the Chairman of the Marketing Committee of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, and is the Chairman of the Board of Managers of the Las Vegas Cyberknife. Dr. Schwartz also participates in clinical research and has served as principal investigator on various groundbreaking research studies at the practice. In addition, he has authored/co-authored several scientific papers and has been a speaker at conferences in the field of radiation therapy. Dr. Schwartz was named Top Doctor by Las Vegas Life magazine and was recognized as a Medical Marvel by Nevada Business Magazine in 2012, 2013 and 2014.PERSONALDr. Schwartz and his wife have two daughters. He enjoys going to the gym, running, skiing, traveling and spending time with his family.BOARD CERTIFIED Radiation Oncology, American Board of RadiologyMEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSAmerican College of RadiologyAmerican Society for Therapeutic Radiology and OncologyClark County Medical SocietyWe specialize in Comprehensive cancer care offering on-site, integrated radiation therapy, medical oncology, and laboratory services. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Anal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
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- Anal CancerDr. Farzin isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Farzin isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Farzin isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Farzin isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Farzin isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Bone TumorDr. Farzin isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Farzin isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cervical CancerDr. Farzin isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.