Zeina Nahleh, MD

Inspirations and Insights

Dr. Zeina Nahleh is a breast oncologist and the Chair of the Department of Hematology-Oncology and Director of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Maroone Cancer Center. She has received numerous awards and distinctions and has authored over 50 articles and book chapters in the field of cancer and breast cancer research. Dr. Nahleh has a double board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology. In our conversation today, Dr. Nahleh reflects on the power of hope, optimism and resiliency that have shaped her career, her leadership and her life. She was born and raised in Beirut, Lebabon amidst civil war and knew early on that she wanted to be a physician. In training, she realized her life experiences gave her great sensitivity and empathy which suited her to care for patients with cancer. She talks about how effective leadership in medicine and parenting benefits a teenager from the same skills of being approachable, building trust and connection and providing constructive feedback for ongoing growth and development.