Hematology
Robert Orlowski, MD
Florence Maude Thomas Cancer Research Professor
Houston, TX
Robert Z. Orlowski, MD, PhD, is Chairman Ad Interim and Director of Myeloma in the Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He holds the Florence Maude Thomas Cancer Research Professorship and a joint appointment in the Department of Experimental Therapeutics. Dr. Orlowski earned his PhD in molecular biophysics and biochemistry and his MD from Yale University, completed his residency at Barnes Hospital at Washington University in St. Louis,
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (ABIM, 2016)
Education & Training
- MD, Yale University School of Medicine (1991)
- PhD, Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry, Yale University (1990)
- BA, Chemistry, Columbia College, Columbia University (1983)
- Internal Medicine Residency, Washington University in St. Louis (1991-1994)
- Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellowship, Johns Hopkins (1994-1998)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Multiple Myeloma
Conditions & Treatments
Multiple Myeloma
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Roper Hospital
Experience
35+ years in practice