Mariza Daras

MD

Neuro-oncologist

Dr. Mariza Daras is a neuro-oncologist who cares for patients with brain tumors, including primary brain tumors such as gliomas and meningiomas. She is also experienced in diagnosing and treating cancers that have spread to the brain or elsewhere in the central nervous system from a tumor in another part of the body.

Daras' research focuses on promising new treatments for both metastatic and primary brain tumors. She is also interested in furthering the use of advanced imaging techniques to guide treatment and detect progression early, with the goal of developing more targeted therapies, including immunotherapies (treatments that boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer).

Daras earned her medical degree from Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed a residency in neurology at Duke University Medical Center, serving as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in neurology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, serving as chief fellow.

Daras is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Society for Neuro-Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology.

  • Education

    Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2008

  • Residencies

    Duke University, Neurology, 2012

  • Fellowships

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Neuro-Oncology, 2018

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    108 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 03, 2023
    I had a great group of Neurologists at Cedar Sinai. Dr. Daras continues in that path to my delight.
    Jul 09, 2022
    Dr. Daras provided me with all the details on my new tumor and options. She is so professional and caring. I truly appreciate her detailed information. She always follows up with me.
    Jun 10, 2022
    Only the best could be said about dr Daras. SHE CARES and it's most important to me that she does.
    Jun 08, 2022
    The acoustics on the provider's phone made understanding her difficult.
    Mar 31, 2022
    Definitely cleared up misconceptions I had.
    Mar 25, 2022
    Best doctor we've ever had!
    Mar 17, 2022
    Clinician turfing me off to other specialists pissed off that someone else ordered MRI.
    Jan 05, 2022
    Dr. Daras is excellent and so professional. She always explains in details and even shows my issues from my MRI chart so I know exactly what is happening. She is the best!
    Nov 25, 2021
    One of the most detailed concrete action plans any doctor has ever provided at the end of a visit.
    Nov 11, 2021
    I find this doctor to be very knowledgeable caring and professional.
    Sep 29, 2021
    Dr. Daras is an outstanding care provider she is so compassionate so sensitive and kind. She explained our treatment options clearly and allowed us to make our own decisions at all times with genuine respect.
    Sep 13, 2021
    Dr. Daras is excellent. Always so attentive and provides me with all answers to my questions and issues. Goes over all the details each time. So thankful to have her as my oncology doctor.
    Aug 07, 2021
    I wish we would have consulted and worked with Dr. Daras sooner. Her compassion is priceless.
    Aug 06, 2021
    She spent a lot of time with us probably more than was scheduled.
    Jul 22, 2021
    MD was amazing and took the time to review my MRI's and answered every question I had. She was able to give me more information in 1 he then I have received in the last 7 years
    Jul 22, 2021
    We are very thankful and blessed to have Dr. Daras as our neuro oncologist . We have complete faith in her and trust her totally.
    Jul 14, 2021
    Wonderful smart very fierce!
    Jul 13, 2021
    It was more than very good. It was all Excellent
    Jul 06, 2021
    I am very pleased with Dr. Daras!
    Jun 21, 2021
    this was a phone visit and it went well
    Apr 29, 2021
    Dr. Daras is always thorough in explaining any questions that I might have.

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