We're two sisters with backgrounds in healthcare who got tired of seeing patients overwhelmed by confusing medical jargon, contradictory headlines, and one-size-fits-all advice.
SistersRx was born from late-night kitchen conversations about how to make health information actually make sense. We break down complex medical topics into clear, relatable content — like having a conversation with a friend who happens to know medicine.
No fear-mongering. No fads. Just evidence-based clarity delivered with warmth and a little bit of sisterly banter.
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Get to know us — our mission, our story, and why we started SistersRx.
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The Doctors Behind SistersRx
Two sisters, two specialties, one shared passion for making medicine make sense.
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Parisa Malekzadeh, M.D.
Double Board-Certified in General Surgery & Complex Surgical Oncology
Dr. Parisa Malekzadeh is a double board-certified surgeon in general surgery and complex surgical oncology. She provides patients with advanced, often minimally invasive, surgical treatments for a wide range of cancers including breast, gastrointestinal, and skin cancers.
Her training is among the most rigorous in the field: she earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine, completed her surgical internship and residencies at Eastern Virginia Medical School, then pursued a research fellowship in tumor immunobiology and immunotherapy at the National Cancer Institute's Surgery Branch, followed by a complex surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
Dr. Malekzadeh's research focuses on innovative cancer treatments including immunotherapy, T cell therapies, and clinical trial design, with publications in leading journals. Her approach to care is grounded in respect, collaboration, and open communication — empowering patients to take an active role in their health.
✅ Double Board-Certified🎓 U of Arizona COM🏥 EVMS General Surgery Residency🔬 NCI Fellowship⚔️ Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center🧬 Immunotherapy Research
Society of Surgical Oncology — Faculty SpeakerExtent of Lymphadenectomy and Role of Lymphatic Mapping
Surgery Grand Rounds, University of Arizona, TucsonAdoptive Cell Therapy in Solid Malignancies
Surgery Grand Rounds, Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolRole of a Surgeon in Patients with Metastatic Tumors
Society of Surgical Oncology Regional Therapy Conference 2020Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraoperative Chemotherapy (HIPEC) with Cisplatin in Pediatric Patients with Peritoneal Mesothelioma: A Single Institution Experience and Long Term Follow Up
Breast Cancer Coordinated Care (B3) ConferenceSubcutaneous Panniculitis-Like T-Cell Lymphoma Presenting as a Breast Mass in Male
Society of Surgical Oncology — Colorectal Session Podium PresentationIdentification of CD4+ and CD8+ T-Lymphocyte Responses Against TP53 Hotspot Mutations in Patients with Colorectal Cancer
NCI CCR Fellows and Young Investigators ColloquiumThe Immunogenicity of TP53 Mutations in Patients with Metastatic Epithelial Tumors
American College of Surgeons ConferenceIdentifying Risk Factors Associated with Hospital Returns Following Acute Care Surgery
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Research Symposium — Barrett Honor College Thesis DefenseCompetition Between Components of Mixtures: Blocking
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Pouran Malekzadeh, M.D.
Board-Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist
Dr. Pouran Malekzadeh is a board-certified OB/GYN passionate about women's health across every stage of life — from prenatal care to complex gynecologic conditions.
She earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine (Research Distinction Tract) and completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Her undergraduate studies in science were completed summa cum laude at Arizona State University.
Dr. Malekzadeh's clinical research spans gynecologic surgery, cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy management, and labor induction outcomes. She is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), and is deeply committed to mentorship and community outreach.
✅ Board Certified ABOG🎓 U of Arizona COM🏥 UTHSC OB/GYN Residency👩⚕️ ACOG Member🔬 AAGL Member
What We Cover
Topics We Break Down
From everyday wellness to complex conditions — we make it all approachable.
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Health Topics
From blood pressure to blood sugar, we break down the everyday conditions affecting millions — in plain, accessible language.
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Women's Health
Hormones, reproductive health, fertility, and menopause — the topics that affect half the population and deserve way more airtime.
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Cancer Diagnoses
Understanding a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. We break down what it means, what to expect, and the questions you should be asking.
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Mental Health
Anxiety, depression, therapy options, and medication — we tackle the stigma and complexity with honest, compassionate conversations.
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Health Myths Busted
From viral TikTok trends to decades-old misconceptions, we separate fact from fiction so you can make informed decisions.
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Medications Explained
What your prescriptions actually do, common side effects to watch for, and the questions worth asking your doctor at your next visit.
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