
Nellie N. Nafissi, MD
Hematology-Oncology
Dr. Nellie Nafissi is a board-certified UCI Health medical oncologist who specializes in the management of patients with breast cancer.
Her research interests include triple negative breast cancer and quality of life improvement.
She earned her medical degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, followed by a chief year. Next, she completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UC Irvine.
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Professional Positions
- Assistant Professor — Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCI School of Medicine
- Assistant Professor — Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCI School of Medicine
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Gender
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Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine -
Residencies
- Mayo Clinic School College of Medicine (AZ)
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Languages Spoken
Persian (Farsi), Spanish, English
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Fellowships
- University of CA Irvine - Hematology/Oncology
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Education
- University of Arizona College of Medicine