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Clinical Trials & Drug Development Specialists

229 verified specialists treating clinical trials & drug development from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, and University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Mark Kris

Mark Kris, MD

Attending Physician, Thoracic Oncology Service; William and Joy Ruane Chair in Thoracic Oncology; Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Oncology

New York, NY30+ years
Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology
Frank Fossella

Frank Fossella, M.D.

Associate Medical Director, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology; Professor of Medicine and Internist

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years
Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology
Deborah Armstrong

Deborah Armstrong, M.D.

Professor of Oncology, Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics; Director, Breast and Ovarian Surveillance Service

Oncology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Medical Oncology
Eric Jonasch

Eric Jonasch, M.D.

Professor, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX30+ years
Genitourinary OncologyMedical Oncology
Ursula Matulonis

Ursula Matulonis, MD

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Chief and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Genitourinary OncologyMedical Oncology
Robert Haddad

Robert Haddad, MD

Chief, Division of Head and Neck Oncology; McGraw Chair in Head and Neck Oncology; Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Head & Neck OncologyMedical Oncology
Carol Aghajanian

Carol Aghajanian, MD

Chief, Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service; Avon Chair in Gynecologic Oncology Research; Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Oncology

New York, NY30+ years
Medical Oncology
Patrick Ott

Patrick Ott, MD

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Clinical Director, Melanoma Disease Center; Director, Clinical Sciences, Center for Immuno-Oncology; Senior Physician

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Melanoma & Cutaneous OncologyMedical Oncology
Mary-Ellen Taplin

Mary-Ellen Taplin, MD

Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Institute Physician and Director of Clinical Research, Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Genitourinary OncologyMedical Oncology
Paul Bunn

Paul Bunn, MD

Distinguished Professor, Division of Medical Oncology; James Dudley Chair in Lung Cancer Research; University of Colorado Denver

Oncology

Aurora, CO30+ years
Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology
Joanne Mortimer

Joanne Mortimer, M.D.

Vice Chair and Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research; Director, Women's Cancer Programs; Co-director, Breast Cancer Program, City of Hope

Oncology

Duarte, CA30+ years
Breast OncologyMedical Oncology
William Gradishar

William Gradishar, MD

Betsy Bramsen Professor of Breast Oncology; Director, Maggie Daley Center for Women's Cancer Care; Professor, Medicine (Hematology and Oncology)

Oncology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Breast OncologyMedical Oncology
Toni Choueiri

Toni Choueiri, M.D.

Director of the Lank Center for Genitourinary (GU) Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Jerome and Nancy Kohlberg Chair and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Milford, MA20+ years
Genitourinary OncologyMedical Oncology
Neeta Somaiah

Neeta Somaiah, M.D.

Professor, Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology; Department Chair, Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Oncology

Houston, TX20+ years
SarcomaMedical Oncology
Joseph Sparano

Joseph Sparano, MD

Ezra M. Greenspan, M.D. Professor in Clinical Cancer Therapeutics; Chief, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Associate Director, Clinical Research Operations, Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center; Deputy Director, Tisch Cancer Institute

Oncology

New York, NY30+ years
Medical Oncology
John Sarantopoulos

John Sarantopoulos, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Oncology

San Antonio, TX20+ years
Medical Oncology
Heather Wakelee

Heather Wakelee, MD

Winston Chen and Phyllis Huang Professor

Oncology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology
Suzanne George

Suzanne George, MD

Chief, Division of Sarcoma; Clinical Research Director, Sarcoma Center; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
SarcomaMedical Oncology
Joseph Antin

Joseph Antin, MD

Chairman of the Steering Committee of the BMT Clinical Trial Network.; Chief, Stem Cell Transplantation, Emeritus

Oncology

Boston, MA30+ years
Medical Oncology
Julie Brahmer

Julie Brahmer, M.D.

Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director, Thoracic Oncology Program and Interim Director, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (Johns Hopkins Bayview campus); Co-Director, Upper Aerodigestive Program

Oncology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Thoracic OncologyMedical Oncology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of clinical trials & drug development specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Clinical Trials & Drug Development as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a clinical trials & drug development specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for clinical trials & drug development depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these clinical trials & drug development specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Clinical Trials & Drug Development?
Clinical Trials & Drug Development is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches clinical trials & drug development care.