Laila A Gharzai MD LLM
Head & Neck, Skin Cancer, Thoracic Cancer
Physician
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Department of Radiation OncologyGalter Pavilion, LC-178Chicago, IL 60611
Phone+1 312-926-2520
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Education & Training
University of MichiganResidency, Radiation Oncology, 2017 - 2021
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016 - 2019
University of Nebraska College of MedicineClass of 2015
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2021 - 2029
MI State Medical License 2017 - 2021
American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Impact of Smoking on Treatment Outcomes in Patients With Human Papillomavirus-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer.Michelle M Kwan, Latifa A Bazzi, Zequn Sun, Dayton Rand, Asher Park
Head & Neck. 2026-10-01 - Validation of a Single-Item Screener for Financial Toxicity in Outpatient Imaging Patients.Alvin Tran, Richard W Hass, Sarah Mattern, Ruth C Carlos, Leila J Mady
Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2026-08-01 - 1 citationsAssessing Financial Toxicity in Cancer: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Using an Asset Framework.Seema Kacker, Wassim Najjar, Rachel Stemme, Nadia L Samaha, Gayane Yenokyan
Cancer Medicine. 2026-07-01
Journal Articles
- Perspectives on Oncology-Specific Language During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 PandemicLaila Gharzai, MD, JAMA Oncology
- Perspectives on Oncology-Specific Language During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 PandemicLaila Gharzai, MD, JAMA Oncology
Authored Content
- Perspectives on Oncology-Specific Language During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 PandemicAugust 2020
- Perspectives on Oncology-Specific Language During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 PandemicAugust 2020
Press Mentions
Northwestern Researchers Call for Better Survivorship Care for Cancer PatientsApril 28th, 2025- World Cancer Day: Person-Centered Approach Ensures Effective, Compassionate CareFebruary 3rd, 2025
- Financial Hardship Common in Patients with CancerSeptember 25th, 2024
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