Bobak Parang, MD, PhD

Hematology/Oncology
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Personal Statement

I am a physician-scientist working in the clinic and in the laboratory to develop better therapies for cancer patients. At Weill Cornell Medicine, I am privileged to work with an interdisciplinary team of experts – from scientists to surgeons to palliative care physicians – whose shared goal is to provide excellent patient care and make fundamental discoveries to advance cancer treatments.

Biographical Info

Dr. Bobak Parang completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in Biology. He subsequently earned his MD and PhD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He then joined the Weill Cornell Medicine Physician Scientist Training Program where he completed his internal medicine residency and hematology / medical oncology fellowship. During his last year of fellowship, Dr. Parang served as Chief Fellow. As a member of the Weill Cornell Medicine faculty, Dr. Parang is a physician-scientist whose clinical and research interests are focused on lung cancer drug resistance and metastases. He also cares for lymphoma patients who are in the hospital.

Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Clinical Expertise
Lymphoma
Lung Cancer
Research Studies
Education 
  • M.D.
    Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    2017
  • Ph.D.
    Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    2015
  • B.A.
    University of Pennsylvania
    2009
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Physician
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Instructor in Medicine
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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