Oncology
Yasir Elamin, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology; Fellowship Director, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dr. Yasir Y. Elamin is an Associate Professor of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where he serves as Fellowship Director. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Elamin specializes in thoracic oncology with particular expertise in targeted therapies for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). His clinical focus includes ALK-positive and EGFR-mutant lung cancers, where he employs advanced targeted treatment approaches comb
21+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, 2011)
- European Society of Medical Oncology Examination Certificate, 2016
- Texas Medical Board (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Education & Training
- Trinity College Dublin — M.Sc. in Translational Oncology, 2014
- University of Khartoum / Faculty of Medicine — M.D., 2005
- Royal College of Physicians of Ireland — Certification in Internal Medicine, 2011
- MD Anderson Cancer Center — Clinical Fellowship in Medical Oncology, 2015-2017
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 2019 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Career Development Award (CDA)
- 2015 - 2016 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Young Investigator Award (YIA)
- 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Merit Award
- 2014 European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Symposium on Signaling Pathways in Cancer Travel Grant
- 2005 Distinction in General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
21+ years in practice