Overview
Dr. Sayeh Lavasani is a board-certified UCI Health medical oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of breast cancer. She has more than a decade of experience providing systemic breast cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, targeted therapy, monoclonal antibodies and immunotherapy.Lavasani earned her medical degree at Iran University of Medical Sciences in Teheran. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Queen's University School of Medicine in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and received additional residency training in medical oncology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Next, she received postdoctoral fellowship training in breast cancer at the University of Toronto in Ontario, where she also earned a master's degree in epidemiology and healthcare research. She comes to UCI Health and UCI School of Medicine from City of Hope in Duarte, Calif., where she served as director of inpatient medical oncology services and was the principle investigator on numerous national and international clinical studies.She is the author of numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, including a recent phase 2 study on the de-escalation of neoadjuvant treatment of HER2 positive breast cancer, which is her primary research focus.Lavasani, who is also fluent in Farsi, is passionate about preventing breast cancer and has served as vice chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's committee on breast cancer prevention.She sees patients at theChao Family Comprehensive Cancer Centerin Orange.
Dr. Lavasani is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Dr. Lavasani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
19208 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani by calling their office at 714-456-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani specialize in?
While Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani accept my insurance?
Dr. Sayeh M. Lavasani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Lavasani isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Lavasani isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Lavasani isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Lavasani isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Lavasani isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Lavasani isAdvanced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
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- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Lavasani isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Lavasani isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- MelanomaDr. Lavasani isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- MenopauseDr. Lavasani isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Lavasani isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Lavasani isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.