Oncology
Maha Hussain, MB,CHB
Genevieve E. Teuton Professor of Medicine; Professor, Medicine (Hematology and Oncology); Deputy Director, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Maha H. Hussain, MBChB, is a world-renowned genitourinary oncologist specializing in prostate and bladder cancers. She leads the Genitourinary Cancer Program at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University, focusing on novel therapeutic interventions for advanced prostate cancer, including metastatic hormone-sensitive and castration-resistant forms. Her research emphasizes clinical trials, translational studies in malignancy, and improving patient outcomes through i
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- University of Baghdad College of Medicine — MBChB, 1980
- Wayne State University School of Medicine — Fellowship, Hematology-Oncology, 1989
- Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1986
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
2023
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
Languages
English, Arabic
Experience
45+ years in practice