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Dr. Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 42
Dr. Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD
3.7 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Mission Viejo, CA.
Dr. Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD
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Dr. Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 42
Mission Viejo, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Mission Viejo, CA.

About

Dr. Awkar-Lazo graduated from Lebanese University in 2006 and completed a residency at St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center.Dr. Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Mission Viejo, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Awkar-Lazo currently practices at The Oncology Institute and are affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. At present, Dr. Awkar-Lazo received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Awkar-Lazo's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Awkar-Lazo also speaks Arabic. Dr. Awkar-Lazo is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 The Oncology Institute
    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 271, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Mar 18, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Lebanese University
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology and Medical Oncology
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Internship

Internship
  • St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
    2010
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Seton Hall University
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Awkar-Lazo's profile.

Dr. Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo.

Yes, Dr. Nelly Awkar-Lazo, MD holds board certification in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA