Dr. Hamidreza Sanatinia, MD

In My Own Words

EDUCATION Hamidreza Sanatinia, MD, received his bachelor's and master's degree in molecular biology at University of Utah and received his medical degree in 1995 from Tufts University School of Medicine. After completing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, he pursued his fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Huntsman Cancer Institute, affiliated with the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. He has done extensive research in molecular biology. AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Treats all cancers and serious blood disorders. EXPERIENCE Dr. Sanatinia is a medical oncologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers where he treats patients with cancer and serious blood disorders. He sat on the board of directors at Comprehensive for more than eight years and actively participates in the practice's clinical research program. Dr. Sanatinia currently serves as the Chief of Medical Oncology at Southern Hills Hospital and previously sat on their cancer committee. He enjoys educating the public and future medical professionals through giving lectures to the community and serving as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor for Touro University in Southern Nevada. Dr. Sanatinia is Past President of the Nevada Oncology Society, where he led the organization in pursuing its mission to provide educational programs, networking opportunities and advocacy efforts to fellow oncology professionals for the betterment of cancer care. Additionally, he is a former board member of the Community Oncology Alliance and Clark County Medical Society. For all of his accomplishments, Dr. Sanatinia has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly, VEGAS INC, Greenspun Media Group, Desert Companion and Vegas Seven magazine. He has also been named among America's Most Honored Professionals from The American Registry as well as received Patients' Choice and On-Time Physician awards from Vitals. PERSONAL His main priority outside of the office is his family. He is happily married to a physician and they have two children. He routinely practices yoga for spiritual and physical well-being. He enjoys hiking, bicycling, and loves to travel and learn from other cultures. Outside of his medical field, he is an avid nature photographer. Dr. Sanatinia is fluent in Persian. BOARD CERTIFIED Medical Oncology MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Society of Clinical Oncology Clark County Medical Society Community Oncology Alliance Nevada Oncology Society