Oncology
Neeta Somaiah, M.D.
Professor, Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology; Department Chair, Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Neeta Somaiah, MD, is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology within the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She specializes in medical oncology with a primary focus on soft tissue sarcomas, including liposarcomas and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). Dr. Somaiah frequently treats conditions such as Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Small Intestine Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Pineal Region Tumors. With o
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Maulana Azad Medical College, Class of 2001
- Temple University Hospital-Fox Chase Cancer Center — Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2006 - 2009
- Drexel University Hospital (Hahnemann) — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2005
- St. John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore — Internship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2019-2025 (7 years)
2017
2022-2023 (2 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice