

Hematology
Yago Nieto, M.D.
Professor
Houston, TX
Yago L. Nieto, MD, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, Division of Cancer Medicine, at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He received his medical degree from Rheinisch-Westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen in Germany and completed advanced training at the University of Colorado. With more than three decades of experience in hematology-oncology, Dr. Nieto specializes in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation and cellular
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM, 2006)
- Hematology (ABIM, 2018)
- Medical Oncology (ABIM, 2019)
Education & Training
- MD, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain (1990)
- PhD, Internal Medicine & Pharmacology, Complutense University of Madrid (1996)
- Internal Medicine Residency, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid (1991-1993)
- Medical Oncology Fellowship, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid (1994-1996)
- Hematology & Stem Cell Transplantation Fellowship, University of Colorado, Denver (1996-1999)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Hematology & Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Acute Myeloid LeukemiaBone Marrow TransplantCAR-T Cell TherapyLymphomaMultiple Myeloma
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Experience
35+ years in practice