Prioty Islam, MD, MSc

Specialty in Hematology and Medical Oncology

Dr. Prioty Islam is a Fellow in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. Prior to her position at Duke University, she completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and is board-certified in Internal Medicine. She earned both her undergraduate degree and medical doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Islam is passionate about caring for patients with cancer, and has a wide breadth of expertise across cancer subtypes, with a particular interest in hematologic malignancies. She has helped design and conduct clinical trials to bring cutting edge therapeutics to her patients. Dr. Islam strongly values patient-centered care.

Practice names

Fellow in Hematology and Medical Oncology, Duke University

Duke University Fellow Profile

Education and training

2018 - 2021 - Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology, Duke University, Durham, NC

2015 - 2018 - Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

201 - 2015 - MD, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

2007 - 2011 Master of Science in Chemistry; Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine Certified

Articles from Prioty Islam, MD, MSc

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Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is a cancer of the large intestine. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Most colon cancer starts from polyps that naturally form on the colon lining. Getting colonoscopies is key to catching and curing it.

Is It Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is cancer in the breast cells. It can stay local to the breast tissue or travel (metastasize) to other parts of your body. It needs to be treated as soon as possible—typically with a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.