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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 Teratocarcinosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.
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Locations
3730 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Comprehensive Cancer Centers Of Nevada
EDUCATION Samual R. Francis, MD, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He also received his Master of Science in bioengineering and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah. After taking a transitional intern year at the Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, he returned to Salt Lake City to complete his Radiation Oncology Residency at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Hospital.EXPERIENCE Dr. Francis is a radiation oncologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers with extensive experience using external beam treatment modalities as well as brachytherapy. He also has expertise in advanced CT simulation, treatment planning and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT).Prior to joining Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Dr. Francis was enrolled in the Radiation Oncology Residency Program at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Hospital. He served as chief resident there in 2017. His research and findings have appeared in several industry publications including Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics and Journal of Clinical Oncology. He also won the Radiological Society of North America Roentgen Research Award for his work in 2018.PERSONAL When he's not treating patients, Dr. Francis enjoys spending time with his wife, three young sons and newborn daughter. He also serves in his church and enjoys board games, gardening, hiking and trail running.I truly enjoy getting to know each of my patients as I seek to understand their individual situations, goals and desires. I believe in personalizing care for each patient. My own father's battle with cancer inspired me to become a radiation oncologist and helps me relate better to what my patients and their families are going through. I believe in treating each of my patients with the same compassion, care and expertise that I would want for myself or any member of my own family. Dr. Francis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Anal Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Throat Cancer.
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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.