Cancer Care Institute

Cancer Care Institute treats any type and stage of cancer. Dr. Nassir's clinical focus includes lung, breast, gastrointestinal, brain, hepatobiliary, and gynecologic cancers, as well as blood cancers such as leukemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphoma. The practice also manages blood disorders and cancers of the prostate, ovary, head and neck, colon, stomach, liver, and pancreas.

The practice contracts with Medicare, Medi-Cal (regular, not HMO), and Primary Care IPA. Dr. Nassir also sees PPO patients on an out-of-network basis. The practice does not accept HMO patients.

Cancer Care Institute provides IV hydration to help patients manage dehydration from cancer treatments. The practice also offers vitamin infusions to restore micronutrient levels during therapy. These services sit alongside the full clinical treatment program, helping patients maintain strength and tolerate their treatment plans.

Yes. The onsite lab at Cancer Care Institute handles routine everyday testing as well as specialized procedures including molecular testing. Having lab services on-site lets Dr. Nassir obtain results quickly and keep diagnostic and treatment decisions moving without delay.

Genetic testing assesses a person's inherited risk for developing certain cancers. Cancer Care Institute offers genetic testing as part of its cancer screening and prevention services. Dr. Nassir uses results to provide personalized guidance based on each patient's genetic makeup.

Dr. Nassir designs targeted therapy based on the unique genetic and molecular features of each patient's tumor. This approach focuses treatment precisely on the biological drivers of an individual's cancer. He works collaboratively with specialists at Cedars-Sinai when surgery or radiation rounds out the treatment plan.

Yes. The practice offers cancer screening as a proactive service for patients interested in early detection. Dr. Nassir views early detection as the most powerful tool against cancer and uses screening alongside genetic testing to build a personalized prevention and monitoring plan.

Dr. Nassir takes a multidisciplinary approach and works directly with colleagues at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. That collaboration covers surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted molecular therapy. When a case requires specialized surgical intervention, Dr. Nassir coordinates the referral and stays actively involved in the patient's overall care.