Oncology
Saiama Waqar, MD
Professor of Medicine; Director of Education for Oncology; Research Director for Thoracic Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine
Dr. Saiama Naheed Waqar is a Professor of Medicine and medical oncologist specializing in thoracic malignancies at Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. Her clinical expertise encompasses non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, thymic tumors, carcinoid tumors, and mesothelioma. Dr. Waqar treats lung cancer and metastatic respiratory system cancer significantly more frequently than comparable providers. Her research interests focus on personalized medicine for lung
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Aga Khan Medical College — MBBS, Class of 2001
- Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Saint Louis Children's Hospital Consortium — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2005–2008
- Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Saint Louis Children's Hospital Consortium — Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2008–2011
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Washington University School of Medicine
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
Experience
25+ years in practice