Pediatrics
Wafik Zaky, MD
Associate Professor, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Houston, TX
Dr. Wafik Zaky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, specializing in pediatric hematology-oncology with a primary focus on pediatric brain tumors. He treats children with progressive gliomas, diffuse pontine gliomas, and recurrent medulloblastoma—tumors associated with dismal prognoses and median survival under one year. His patient population includes pediatric cases with recurrent or progressive brain
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- Fellowship: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, 2011)
- Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University (Pediatrics, 2008)
- Internship: Western Reserve Health Education/NEOUCOM (Pediatrics, 2006)
- Medical School: Cairo University School of Medicine (MD, 2000)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Sickle Cell DiseasePediatric LeukemiaPediatric SarcomaPediatric CancerPediatric Hematology-Oncology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Driscoll Children's Hospital
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Memorial Hermann
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice