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Dr Tala Achkar

Consultant Oncologist and Hematologist

American Board Certified

Languages:
English, Arabic
Practice Locations:
  • Emirates Specialty Hospital – Dubai Healthcare City
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Dr Tala Achkar American Board–Certified Hematologist and Medical Oncologist with clinical experience in both the United States and the UAE. Currently practicing at Emirates Specialty Hospital,  Dr Tala is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and providing personalized, evidence-based treatment for both solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Prior to this, Dr Tala practiced at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.

Dr Tala have a special focus on women’s cancers, particularly breast and gynecological cancer. My approach combines the latest research with genuine care for your wellbeing.

Expertise & Treatments

  • Breast Cancer
  • Melanoma & Immunotherapy
  • Genitourinary Oncology
  • Urothelial Carcinoma
  • General Hematology
  • General Medical Oncology

Education & Training

  • Honors BSc in Human Biology, University of Toronto, Canada
  • MSc in Human Genetics, McGill University, Canada
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), American University of Beirut, Lebanon
  • Internal Medicine Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA
  • Hematology & Oncology Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
  • Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine – Hematology
  • Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine – Medical Oncology
  • Consultant License, Dubai Health Authority

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