Hematology
Ghayas Issa, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Leukemia, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dr. Ghayas C. Issa is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in acute leukemias, particularly acute myeloid leukemia (AML), at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He primarily treats adult patients with leukemia, including those with KMT2A-rearranged acute leukemia and cases susceptible to targeted therapies like menin inhibitors. His clinical practice involves managing conditions such as chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), bleeding disorders, and acute myeloid leu
16+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Texas Medical Board
Education & Training
- 2023 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, US, Biomedical Sciences – Cancer Biology, MS
- 2010 Saint Joseph University Faculty of Medicine, Beirut, LB, MD
- 2007 Saint Joseph University Faculty of Medicine, Beirut, LB, Certificate in Immunology
- 2014-2017 Clinical Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
- 2011-2014 Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, New York
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 2025 Sabin Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2024 Faculty Scholar Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2023 Paper Selected for Wall of Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2018 Paul Calabresi Clinical Oncology Award (K12), NIH
- 2018 Translational Research Training in Hematology Award, European Hematology Association and the American Society of Hematology
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
16+ years in practice