Pediatrics

Demetrios Petropoulos, M.D.

Professor, Department of Pediatrics

Demetrios Petropoulos, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he specializes in pediatric hematology-oncology. He primarily treats children and young adults with solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and complications such as sinusoidal obstructive syndrome (SOS), a severe condition associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. His practice focuses on pediatric patients with relapsed or r

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (American Board of Pediatrics)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Athens Medical School (MD, Medicine, 1986)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (Pediatrics, 1993)
Fellowship: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1997)

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Sickle Cell DiseasePediatric Hematology-OncologyPediatric CancerPediatric LeukemiaPediatric Sarcoma

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
Memorial Hermann

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Petropoulos treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Petropoulos accept Aetna insurance?

Demetrios Petropoulos's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Petropoulos practice?

Demetrios Petropoulos practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, and Memorial Hermann.

What does Dr. Petropoulos specialize in?

Demetrios Petropoulos is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

What is Dr. Petropoulos's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Athens Medical School (MD, Medicine, 1986); Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (Pediatrics, 1993); Fellowship: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1997).