Oncology
Alessandra Ferrajoli, M.D.
Associate Medical Director, Department of Leukemia Center, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Professor, Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Alessandra Ferrajoli, MD, is an academic hematologist/oncologist specializing in the Leukemia Department at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, where she has practiced since 1998. Her primary clinical and research focus is the treatment and biology of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and its variants, including T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, as well as the management of elderly patients with acute and chronic leukemias. She treats conditions such as acute leukemi
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Medical Oncology (1998)
- Medical (Italy) (2003)
Education & Training
- School of Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, IT, MD (1988)
- Liceo Scientifico, Macerata, IT, Pre-Medical, BS (1982)
- Fellowship in Hematology-Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas (1998-2001)
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas (1995-1998)
- Post-doctoral Fellowship, Department of Clinical Immunology and Biological Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas (1991-1992)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- ASH Choosing Wisely Champions, American Society of Hematology (2023)
- Top Performer, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2022)
- Faculty Achievement Award in Patient Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2019)
- Chair, Paola Campese Award for Research on Leukemias, Italian Scientists and Scholars of North America Foundation (2017)
- Mentor, Teacher of the Year, Leukemia Fellowship Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2015-2016)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice