Nelly Awkar Lazo, MD

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Languages Spoken

French, Arabic, Spanish

Biography

Nelly Awkar Lazo, MD, is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. She provides evidence-based, patient-centered cancer care with a focus on comprehensive evaluation, individualized treatment planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Awkar Lazo completed fellowship training in hematology and oncology and has been in continuous oncology practice for nearly a decade. Her clinical background includes experience in academic and community settings, participation in clinical research, and management of complex oncologic and hematologic conditions.

Education

HEMATOLOGY / ONCOLOGY FELLOWSHIP

Seton Hall University — South Orange, NJ

INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY

Mount Sinai School of Medicine / Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center — Paterson, NJ

INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY

Lebanese University — Beirut, Lebanon

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE

Lebanese University, Faculty of Medical Sciences — Beirut, Lebanon

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Lebanese University — Beirut, Lebanon

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine

  • ECFMG Certified

  • Licensed Physician (United States)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Association

  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

  • Fellow, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

  • Fellow, American Society of Hematology (ASH)