Oncology
Eduardo Vilar Sanchez, M.D., PH.D.
Professor (Term Tenure), Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences; Department Chair ad interim, Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention; Professor (Term Tenure, Joint appointment), Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Eduardo Vilar-Sanchez is a physician-scientist and medical oncologist specializing in hereditary cancer syndromes, with particular expertise in Lynch Syndrome and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). As Professor in the Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention and joint appointment in the Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, he combines clinical care with translational research. His clinical practice focuses on patients and families diagnosed with
24+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- 2020 American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
- 2019 American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology (Board certification status inferred from clinical practice; specific certifying body not explicitly stated in available sources)
Education & Training
- Ph.D. — University Miguel Hernandez, Alicante, Spain, Anatomy, 2009
- M.S. — Spanish National Cancer Center (CNIO), Madrid, Spain, Molecular Oncology, 2007
- M.D. — University Miguel Hernandez Medical School, Alicante, Spain, 2002
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 2025 John Charles Cain Distinguished Chair in Cancer Prevention, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2023 Kelsey Family Named Professor, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- 2022 Margaret and James A. Elkins, Jr. Faculty Achievement Award in Cancer Prevention, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2022 Honoree, Blue Genes Bash, AliveAndKickn Foundation
- 2021 Champions and Changemakers of Cancer Prevention, Early Detection and Symptom Science, National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
24+ years in practice