Rodina Vatanparast, M.D.

424-212-6200
Rodina Vatanparast, M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Other Languages Spoken
Farsi
Spanish
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Clinical Teams
Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Rodina Vatanparast, M.D., began her medical training at an early age while attending King Drew Medical Magnet High School affiliated with UCLA Medical Center. There, she had the opportunity to perform bench research in oncology, and her desire to care for patients using leading-edge research and medical advancements drew her to hematology/oncology as a specialty. 
 
Dr. Vatanparast feels that her specialty in affiliation with City of Hope gives her the unique opportunity to deliver the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art and personalized cancer care while empowering patients to make informed decisions. She has served as chief medical resident overseeing 150 internal medicine residents, chaired a number of committees and published in major medical journals including JCO, Blood and British Medical Journal. She has participated in over 80 clinical trials. 
 
Dr. Vatanparast has been awarded "Super Doctors of Los Angeles" for more than three years and Los Angeles Business Journal's "Top Doctor" in 2021.

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • 2022, American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology

  • 2021, American Board of Internal Medicine, Oncology

  • 2018, American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Degrees

  • 2000-2004, M.D., St. George's University School of Medicine, St. George's, Grenada

  • 1993-1997, B.A., Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California

Fellowship

  • 2008-2011, Fellow, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Department of Hematology and Oncology, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

  • 2007-2008, Chief Medical Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

  • 2004-2007, Internal Medicine Residency, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Professional Experience

  • 2021-present, Medical Oncologist and Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, City of Hope, Torrance, CA

  • 2020-2021, Physician, PIH Health, Division Hematology/Oncology, Downey CA

  • 2013-2020, Physician, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation, Downey, CA

  • 2011-2013, Physician, Comprehensive Cancer & Hematology Specialists, P.C., Voorhees, NJ

  • 1998-2000, Assistant Laboratory Manager/Research Associate, IMPATH/BIS Laboratories, Los Angeles, CA

  • 1996-1997, Research Associate, Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Santa Cruz, CA

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2019, Super Doctors Los Angeles

  • 2018, Super Doctors Los Angeles

  • 2016, Super Doctors Los Angeles

Memberships

  • 2020-present, Judicial Review Committee, PIH Health, Downey, CA

  • 2014-present, Medical Policy Committee, PIH Health, Downey, CA

  • 2014-present, Peer Review Committee, PIH Health, Downey, CA

  • 2019-2020, Director of Utilization Management, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation, Downey, CA

  • 2019-2020, Physician Oversight Supervisor, Pharmacy, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation, Downey, CA

  • 2016-2018, Chair, Interdisciplinary Committee, PIH Health, Downey, CA

  • 2016-2018, Chair, Credentials Committee, PIH Health, Downey, CA

  • 2016-2018, Member, Medical Executive Committee, PIH Health, Downey, CA

  • 2012-2013, Kennedy University Hospital Cancer Committee, Performance Improvement Coordinator, Washington Township, NJ

  • 2011-2013, Virtua Health System Breast Leadership Panel, Voorhees, NJ

  • 2008, Drexel University College of Medicine CME Assistant Program Director, Quality Improvement Conference, Department of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

  • 2007-2008, Hahnemann University Hospital Performance Improvement Council Member, Philadelphia, PA

  • 2007-2008, Hahnemann University Hospital Medical Records Committee, Member, Philadelphia, PA

  • 2004-2008, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital Resident Education Committee, Member, Philadelphia, PA

  • 2004-2008, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital Resident Recruitment Committee, Member, Philadelphia, PA

Publications

  • Vatanparast R, Pillai P, Crane G, Minter S, Ward K, Topolsky D, Styler M, Crilley PA. Evaluation of the Pre-Test Scoring System (4Ts) for the Evaluation and Management of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia. Blood. Journal of the American Society of Hematology. Volume 116, Nov 2010. Abstract 2551.
  • Pillai P, Ranganathan R, Vatanparast R, Lantz S, Bachegowda L, Styler M1, Topolsky D, Ann Crilley PA. Validation of the European Practice Guidelines for the Use of Recombinant Activated Factor VII In Patients with Massive Bleeding. Blood. Journal of the American Society of Hematology, Volume 116. November 2010. Abstract 4744.
  • Umiel T, Vatanparast R, Prilutskaya M, Barken I, Moss TJ. Tumor Enriched Immunocytochemical Assay for the Detection of Circulating Breast and Prostate Cancer Cells in Patient's Peripheral Blood. American Society of Clinical Oncology. 2000. Abstract #2629.
  • Moss TJ, Umiel T, Vatanparast R, Lazarus HM. Detection of CD20+ Lymphoma Cells in Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Products Using Immunocytochemical and Clonogenic Assays. Blood. Journal of the American Society of Hematology, Volume 94, November 1999.
  • Umiel T, Joyce R, Vatanparast R, Moss TJ. Tumor Enriched Immunocytochemical Assay for the Detection of Breast Cancer Cells in Patient Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) Products. Blood. Journal of the American Society of Hematology. Volume 94, November 1999.

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
5.0
Provider explain in way you understand
5.0
Provider listen carefully to you
5.0
Know important info medical history
5.0
Show respect for what you say
5.0
Spend enough time with you
5.0
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4.9
Recommend this provider office
02/12/25
Dr Vatanparast is very good and makes you feel comfortable, and give good information - Verified patient
02/06/25
This care provider hands down is everything. A provider who is not haughty. Someone who care. Superb bedside manners. Professional comfortable and knowledgeable in her skillset - Verified patient
02/06/25
They are truly a family that works together - Verified patient
02/02/25
Very thoughtful and thorough. - Verified patient
01/18/25
Dr Vatanparast always shows she's concerned and caring. - Verified patient