Aileen Z. Novero, M.D.
Hematology
- Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Aileen Novero, M.D., is driven to offer her patients the latest advances in immunotherapy and targeted treatments — especially innovations available through clinical trials. Inspired by the faith and perseverance of the people in her care, she focuses on building a long-term therapeutic relationship with each patient based on compassion and clear communication. It is important to her that patients know she is there to guide them on their journey with cancer.
Dr. Novero, who speaks Tagalog, received medical training at Ross University in the Commonwealth of Dominica, after which she completed an internship and residency at Richmond University in New York and a fellowship in oncology and hematology at New York Medical College. During her graduate medical education, she was recognized as intern, fellow and resident of the year. Dr. Novero’s own research explores targeted therapies for, and side effects of, blood cancers.
Outside of work, her favorite hobby is gardening.
Location
South Bay
Torrance, CA 90503
Education & Experience
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology Board Certification
- Internal Medicine Board Certification
Degrees
- 2007, M.D., Medical School, Ross University School of Medicine
Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica - 2002, B.S., Organismic Biology, Ecology and Evolution, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship
- 2014, Hematology-Oncology, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Residency
- 2010, Internal Medicine
Internship
- 2008, Internal Medicine, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY
Professional Experience
- 2021–present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Torrance, CA
- 2014–2020, Medical Oncologist, Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation, Downey, CA
- 2010–2011, Medical Student Clerkship Director, Department of Internal Medicine, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY
Awards & Memberships
Awards
- 2013, Grand Rounds Presentation, “Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor: Functions and Therapeutic Applications”
- 2013, Case Report Award, Academy of Medicine of Richmond, “Hoarseness and Dyspnea Without Local Pathology in Intravascular Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma”
- 2010, Case Report Award, Academy of Medicine of Richmond, The 21st Annual Residents and Fellows’ Research Paper Competition “Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in a Patient with Post-Renal Transplant Erythrocytosis”
- 2010, Chief Resident: Internal Medicine Residency Program
Publications
- Novero A, Ravella PM, Chen Y, Dous G, Liu D. Ibrutinib for B-cell Malignancies. Exp Hematol Oncol. 2014 Jan 28;3(1):4. PMID: 24472371