Surgical Oncologist
McMaster University, Canada
Dr. Elena Parvez is a Surgical Oncologist at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Center specializing in breast cancer and melanoma surgery. She is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at McMaster University. After completing her fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology at McGill University, she returned to work at McMaster University, where had completed both medical school and general surgery residency. She has a Masters of Science from the University of Toronto. She is a Young Investigator with the Escaprment Cancer Research Insistutute. Her research interests are in disparities in care for patients with breast cancer, and in clinical trials. She holds peer-reviewed operational and career grants.