M.D.
Pathologist; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pathology
2009, Doctor of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Tabriz, Iran
2021, Pathology, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Parastou Tizro, M.D., is a hematopathologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center in Duarte, California, where she helps patients with blood disorders and lymphomas receive precise, effective treatment. Dr. Tizro takes a collaborative, respectful approach to working with her patients, unraveling complex diagnostic puzzles to make a difference in their cancer journeys.
She earned her medical degree from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran, then completed a pathology residency at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She went on to complete a two-year hematopathology fellowship at City of Hope, followed by advanced training in molecular genetics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
A respected researcher, Dr. Tizro has authored more than a dozen scientific papers and two book chapters. She was twice named Resident of the Year and honored as Best Researcher of the Year during her training. Known for her thoughtful and collaborative approach, Dr. Tizro is dedicated to helping patients find answers and hope through precise diagnosis and compassionate care.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Tizro has published more than a dozen papers in peer-reviewed journals and two book chapters. During her residency, she was recognized as resident of the year two years running and honored as Best Researcher of the Year.