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Funda Meric

Oncology

Funda Meric, M.D.

Chair, Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics; Medical Director, Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy; Nellie B. Connally Chair in Breast Cancer; Professor, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology

Houston, TX

Dr. Funda Meric-Bernstam is a distinguished surgical oncologist and physician-scientist specializing in breast cancer and advanced investigational cancer therapeutics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. As Chair of the Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics (Phase I Program) and Medical Director of the Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy, she leads efforts in precision oncology, genomic testing, and biomarker-driven therapies. Her clinical practi

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35+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
  • Clinical Informatics (American Board of Preventive Medicine)

Education & Training

  • Surgical Oncology Fellowship, 1998-2001 (institution not specified)
  • McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston — M.D.

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyAmerica's Top Doctors for Cancer

    2016-2021 (6 years)

  • Castle ConnollyAmerica's Top Doctors

    2012-2014 (3 years)

  • Exceptional Women In MedicineTop Doctor

    2019-2025 (7 years)

  • Houston ChronicleTop Doctor

    2016-2017 (2 years)

  • Houston ChronicleTop Doctors

    2016-2017 (2 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Precision Oncology & GenomicsSurgical Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Breast CancerPrecision OncologyClinical Trials & Drug DevelopmentCancer Genomics

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Languages

English

Experience

35+ years in practice