Oncology

Nizar Tannir, M.D.

Professor and Deputy Department Chair, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology

Nizar M. Tannir, MD, FACP, is a Professor and Deputy Department Chair in the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology within the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He specializes in genitourinary cancers, with particular expertise in kidney cancer, including clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC), translocation RCC (tRCC), and renal medullary carcinoma (RMC). Dr. Tannir treats adult patients with these malignancies, focusing on

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Hematology (ABIM)
Medical Oncology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (MD, 1979)
Residency: Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1985)
Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/MD Anderson Cancer Center (Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1984)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2023 (2 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Medical Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Cancer SurvivorshipChemotherapy

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health PlansAspirus Health Plan

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Tannir treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Tannir accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Nizar Tannir's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 47 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Tannir practice?

Nizar Tannir practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including MD Anderson Cancer Center.

What does Dr. Tannir specialize in?

Nizar Tannir is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in Medical Oncology.

How long has Dr. Tannir been practicing?

Nizar Tannir has 47+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Tannir's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine (MD, 1979); Residency: Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1985); Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/MD Anderson Cancer Center (Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1984).