EDUCATION
Dr. Farzin received her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 1989. She
received her medical degree in 1994 from Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 the chief resident from 1998 to 1999. Dr. Farzin was honored
for Distinguished Academic Performance in Pharmacology and Genetics while at Hahnemann University Hospital. In
addition, she received the American Chemical Society Award in analytical chemistry and was on the Dean’s Honor List
while at the University of Maryland.
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Multidisciplinary management of breast cancer, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and stereotactic
radiosurgery treatment of brain tumors with Gamma Knife. Dr. Farzin is also 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.
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Farzin joined Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada in 2000 as a radiation oncologist. Prior to that, 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 the department 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, hiking, and bowling.
BOARD CERTIFIED
American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Society of Breast Diseases
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
Nevada Medical Society
