Zeina Nahleh, MD

Appointed
2017

Additional Training

• Dr. Nahleh is a Certified Principal Investigator (CPI) by the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals

Professional Highlights

• Dr. Nahleh subspecializes in Breast Cancer and Cancer Survivorship. Her research interests were funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Cancer Prevention Institute of Texas (CPRIT) and several scientific agencies, and focuses on innovative treatment of breast cancer, cancer survivorship care  and improving the quality of life of cancer patients.

   Dr Nahleh has authored over 50 articles and book chapters in the field of cancer and breast cancer research. Dr. Nahleh has a double American Board certification in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Certifications

• Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology

Awards & Honors

• Dr. Nahleh has received numerous awards including the  “Hero of Breast Cancer Award for Scientific Distinction”, the “Top Oncologists in El Paso, TX Award” , the “Patients’ Choice Award”,  the "Dean's Excellence in Research Award” , and  the “ Distinguished Chancellor’s Council Award for Research” from  the Texas Tech University Systems

Memberships

• Dr. Nahleh is a principal investigator in the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) and has authored 2 SWOG protocols in Breast Cancer Neoadjuvant Therapy and Male Breast Cancer. She served in the NCI – Neoadjuvant and Metastatic breast committees and is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians.

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