- The Oncology Institute, 26732 Crown Valley Pkwy. Suite 271, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, USA
- (949) 427-7933
- 949-427-9172
French, Arabic, Spanish
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.
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
American Board of Internal Medicine
ECFMG Certified
Licensed Physician (United States)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
American Medical Association
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
Fellow, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Fellow, American Society of Hematology (ASH)