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Mary Ann Allison, M.D.

EDUCATION:
Dr. Allison started her career in healthcare as a laboratory technologist earning her MT (ASCP) from Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Soon after, she obtained her M.D. at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine as well as her fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at Baylor University Medical Center-Dallas.

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST:
Breast Cancer

EXPERIENCE:
For over 15 years, Dr. Allison has been practicing as a medical oncologist. In 1993, she joined what would become Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, the largest cancer treatment group in the state of Nevada, where she now practices primarily in Henderson and Boulder City.

PERSONAL:
Dr. Allison and her husband of over 30 years, have two sons. Her hobbies include running and family activities.

BOARD CERTIFIED:
American Society of Clinical Pathology, Medical Technologist
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American College of Physicians, Fellow
Clark County Medical Society
Nevada Medical Association
Texas Medical Association

IN THE NEWS:

April 13, 2009
Las Vegas Review-Journal
"Cancer gene haunts women"
Five women. Four were diagnosed with breast cancer. Three did not survive the disease. Skip ahead to the next generation. Twelve daughters were born to those original five women. Six of those daughters were diagnosed with a cancer.
Dr. Mary Ann Allison interviewed

December 14, 2008
Las Vegas Review Journal
"Pregnant Pause: Treating breast cancer doesn’t mean choosing one life over another"
Antonio and Julie Coca spent months working with fertility specialists and handling the roller coaster ride of uncertainty before they got word they would be parents.
Dr. Mary Ann Allison interviewed

October 28, 2008
Green Valley/Henderson View
"Cancer center opens new Henderson office on Wigwam Parkway"
Dr. Mary Ann Allison and Dr. Anthony Nguyen interviewed

June 23, 2008
Las Vegas Review Journal
"NEVADAN AT WORK: Doctor helps cancer patients with closeness, compassion"
For Dr. Mary Ann Allison, one successful career wasn't enough. By her late 20s, Allison had spent more than half a decade as a medical technologist, studying and analyzing blood samples inside a Texas laboratory. But she yearned to reach beyond the lab experience and work with patients.
Dr. Mary Ann Allison interviewed

 




 


 




 

 


 



   

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