Monica El-Masry

Monica El-Masry, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC. She holds triple board certifications in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology. Her clinical practice focuses on general hematology and oncology, with particular expertise in benign/malignant hematology, breast cancer, and head and neck cancer. She champions integrative oncology, combining conventional treatments with psychosocial support, nutrition counseling, and lifestyle modifications to provide holistic care.

Dr. El-Masry’s research emphasizes cancer prevention and clinical trials for novel therapies. Her teaching excellence has been recognized through awards such as the UCLA Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Teacher of the Year (2020–2021). She volunteers as a physician mentor and advocates for culturally competent care, reflected in her 2007 Kaiser Permanente Honorable Recognition award.

Her education includes a medical degree from UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, residency at UCLA-Olive View, and hematology/oncology fellowship at UC Irvine’s Chao Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Long Beach VA Medical Center.

Publications span 2007–2024, covering areas like drug-induced interstitial pneumonitis in myeloma, IgG4-related disease vs. lymphoma, and chemoimmunotherapy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. She has been named a Pasadena Top Doctor (2013–2014) and received Patient’s Choice awards for compassionate care.