Oncology
Afsaneh Barzi, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Afsaneh Barzi, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles, CA. She focuses on treating stomach cancer, upper digestive tract cancers, and anal/rectal cancers more frequently than peers. Her expertise encompasses medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine, managing advanced malignancies with systemic therapies. Dr. Barzi's research investigates tumor heterogeneity and resistance to HER2-targeted
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Hematology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine — Class of 1996
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2001-2004
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2008-2011
Peer Recognition
2019-2025 (7 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
GI OncologyMedical Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Colorectal CancerCancer SurvivorshipChemotherapy
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- City of Hope National Medical Center
Languages
English, Persian