Nicolaos J. Palaskas, MD, PhD
Accepting New Patients

Nicolaos J. Palaskas, MD, PhD

  • Hematology Oncology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Monica Parkside Cancer Care |
2336 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 304 Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Assistant Professor

Member, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cancer and Stem Cell Biology Program

UCLA Translational Oncology Research Laboratories

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

Fellowship

Hematology & Medical Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2015

Residency

Internal Medicine, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 2011

Internship

Internal Medicine, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 2009

Degrees

PhD, UCLA Molecular, Cellular, & Integrative Physiology, 2017
MD, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2004

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Research

Interests

  • Antibody-based therapeutics development
  • Small molecule therapeutics development
  • Tumor  metabolism
  • Ferroptosis
  • Iron metabolism
  • Lipid peroxidation
  • Tumor immunology
  • Cell signaling
  • Mechanotransduction
  • Computational biology

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
161 total ratings | 94 reviews
5.0
November 20, 2025
Good visit
5.0
November 19, 2025
Dr Palaskis was prompt, answered my questions, explained my ailments. I was treated with respect and patience. I came with anxiety about my condition and left feeling good about my condition and my treatment.
5.0
November 16, 2025
Apt was on time and Dr. provided much info
5.0
November 10, 2025
Thorough discussion of the issues!
5.0
November 10, 2025
The very best.