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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 Prostate Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer.
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Locations
3730 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169
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Comprehensive Cancer Centers Of Nevada
EDUCATION Dr. Cohen attended Brandeis University in Waltham, MA for his undergraduate studies. In May 1984, he graduated with departmental honors in chemistry. Dr. Cohen received his medical degree from the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University in 1988. He completed his internship in June 1989 at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. In 1992 he completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Miami, where he was Chief Resident.AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Treatment of Prostate Cancer with CyberKnife®, IMRT and BrachytherapyBreast and Lung MalignanciesImage Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)EXPERIENCE Dr. Cohen joined Nevada Radiation Oncology Centers in 1997, now known as Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada. Previously, he was Medical Director of Treasure Coast Radiation Oncology Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida and was in private practice in West Palm Beach, Florida.ACCOMPLISHMENTS Dr. Cohen is certified in CyberKnife® for Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiation therapy and was the first physician to use this technology for the treatment of prostate cancer in Southern Nevada.He initiated the prostate brachytherapy programs at Summerlin Hospital, Spring Valley Hospital and Desert Springs Hospital. In 1994, Dr. Cohen started the first IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) program in the state of Nevada.PERSONAL Dr. Cohen enjoys spending time with his family, attending his children's activities and travel.BOARD CERTIFIED Radiation Oncology, American Board of RadiologyNational Board of Medical ExaminersMEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and OncologyAmerican Society of Clinical OncologyClark County Medical Society, Board of Trustees - previousCyberKnife® SocietyNevada State Alternate Representative for Radiation Oncology - Medicare Carrier Advisory Nevada State Medical Association, Committee MemberDr. Andrew Cohen is a radiation oncologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada who treats a variety of cancer types with the most advanced radiation technologies and therapies including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and many others. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.
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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.