Oncology
Eric Jonasch, M.D.
Professor, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Eric Jonasch is a Professor in the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, specializing in the treatment of kidney cancer and von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease. With over 20 years of experience, he focuses on metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and prostate cancer, with particular expertise in immunotherapy strategies and novel therapeutic combinations. Dr. Jonasch serves as Director of the VHL Clinical Center at MD Anders
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Hematology (ABIM)
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
- 2000 Medicine, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
- 2000 Oncology, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Education & Training
- McGill University Faculty of Medicine — M.D., 1992
- 1988 McGill University, Montreal, CA, Biochemistry, B.Sc
- Royal Victoria Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1992–1995
- New England Medical Center (Tufts Medical Center) — Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1995–1998
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Research Fellowship, 1997–1999
Peer Recognition
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) — Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award
2019
2010-2025 (16 years)
2016-2017 (2 years)
- MD Anderson Cancer Center — Irwin H. Krakoff Award for Excellence in Clinical Research
2015
2022-2023 (2 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 2015 Irwin H. Krakoff Award for Excellence in Clinical Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2009 Young Texans Against Cancer Research Award
- 2008 - 2024 Renal Cell Carcinoma Translational Research, American University-Beirut
- 1997 Molecular Biology Research Seminar for Young Investigators, American Association for Cancer Research
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice