M.D.
Anesthesiologist; Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, City of Hope Cancer Center Duarte
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, M
Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Payel MacKie-Mason, MD, is an anesthesiologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, where she cares for patients with a wide range of cancer types and conditions.
Dr. MacKie-Mason’s desire to practice medicine began in childhood, shaped by her own experience undergoing major surgery at age 12 and being struck by the technical skill and kindness of her care team. That experience continues to guide her work today, as she advocates for children and their families with empathy at the center of every patient interaction.
Fluent in Bengali, Dr. MacKie-Mason earned her medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, then went on to complete her anesthesiology residency at Northwestern University in Chicago. She then pursued a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. An active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia and the International Anesthesia Research Society, Dr. MacKie-Mason is an avid runner, hiker and beachgoer.