Infectious Disease

Issam Raad, M.D.

G. H. Fletcher Endowed Distinguished Chair & Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control & Employee Health

Issam I. Raad, M.D., is a distinguished infectious disease specialist at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he holds the G. H. Fletcher Endowed Distinguished Chair and serves as Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, and Employee Health, Division of Internal Medicine. He previously chaired this department for 21 years from 2000 to 2021. Dr. Raad specializes in healthcare-associated infections, particularly in cancer patients

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Infectious Diseases (ABIM)
Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Raad treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Raad accept Aetna insurance?

Issam Raad's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 3 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Raad practice?

Issam Raad practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including MD Anderson Cancer Center.

What does Dr. Raad specialize in?

Issam Raad is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Raad been practicing?

Issam Raad has 44+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.