Nilesh Vora

Nilesh L. Vora, MD is a highly respected oncologist who serves as the Medical Director of the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Medical Center.12 He is also the Chair of Hematology and Medical Oncology for the MemorialCare Medical Foundation.1

Professional Background

Dr. Vora is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist with specialized interests in:

• Lung cancer
• Gastrointestinal cancers (colorectal, pancreatic, and gastric)
• Malignant hematology disorders

He graduated from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California as a Dean's Scholar and class president. Dr. Vora completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at The City of Hope.1

Roles and Responsibilities

As Medical Director, Dr. Vora leads the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute, overseeing its operations and clinical programs. He is actively involved in clinical trial offerings at the institute and serves as a cancer liaison physician for the American College of Surgeons (ACS).13

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Vora is an active member of several professional organizations, including:

• American College of Physicians (ACP)
• American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO)
• American Society of Hematology (ASH)1

Recognition

In 2022, Dr. Vora was recognized as a Top Los Angeles Doctor by the Los Angeles Business Journal.1 He was also recently named the Todd Family Endowed Chair of Oncology.4

Personal Life

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Vora is dedicated to his family, including his wife and three children. He has a passion for fitness and is involved with Orangetheory Fitness. Dr. Vora lives by the motto "live life well - one day at a time".1