Dr. Grzegorz Obara, MD

In My Own Words

EDUCATION Gregory Obara, MD, was born and raised in Poland. He completed his medical training at the Medical University of Gdansk. Dr. Obara came to the United States in 1989 and attained a position as a postdoctoral associate in chemistry at Georgia State University. He completed an internship and residency at Lutheran Medical Center and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Case Western Reserve University. AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Treats all cancer and serious blood disorders with a special interest in head and neck cancer. EXPERIENCE Dr. Obara is a medical oncologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers where he treats patients with cancer and serious blood disorders. He has participated as an investigator for numerous clinical research studies through the US Oncology Research Network. Prior to joining Comprehensive in 1999, Dr. Obara was a physician at the Cancer and Hematology Center of Nevada. Before moving to the United States, he served as a staff physician at a state hospital in Poland and in the Federal Republic of Germany. He has published two papers and is a member of various professional organizations. Dr. Obara is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including America's Most Honored Professionals from The American Registry, Five Star Physician from CareDash as well as On-Time Physician, Compassionate Doctor and Patients' Choice awards from Vitals. Dr. Obara is fluent in Polish. MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Hematology Clark County Medical Society Nevada Oncology Society Nevada State Medical Association