Overview
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (colloquially MD Anderson Cancer Center) is a comprehensive cancer center in Houston, Texas. It is the largest cancer center in the world and one of the original three NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the country. It is both a degree-granting academic institution and a cancer treatment and research center located within the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center and life sciences destination in the world. MD Anderson Cancer Center has consistently ranked 1 among the best hospitals for cancer care and research in the U.S. and worldwide, and it has held the 1 position 20 times in the last 23 years in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings for cancer care. As of 2023, MD Anderson Cancer Center is home to the highest number of cancer clinical trials in the world and has received more NCI-funded projects than any other U.S. institute. For 2024, Newsweek placed MD Anderson at 1 in their annual list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals in oncology.
Doctors at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
U.S. News has extensive information in each doctor’s profile to help you find the best one for you.
- Ashley E. Aaroe MD – Neurology
- Hussein Abbas MD – Oncology
- Abey S. Abraham MD – Anesthesiology
Quality Rankings & Ratings
To help patients decide where to receive care, U.S. News generates hospital rankings by evaluating data on nearly 5,000 hospitals. To be nationally ranked in a specialty, a hospital must excel in caring for the sickest, most medically complex patients.
Health Equity
Health equity is the absence of unjust and avoidable differences among groups of people, regardless of social, economic, or demographic identification. U.S. News evaluates hospital performance in health equity by analyzing data on various dimensions of equity for historically underserved patients.
Contact & Location
- Address: 1515 Holcombe Boulevard Unit 1495 Houston, TX 77030-4000
- Phone Number: 1-833-802-0471
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make an appointment at MD Anderson?
We offer two convenient ways to request your first appointment.
- Online: To start the appointment process, fill out our online appointment request form. After you submit the form, a patient access specialist will call you within one business day to gather any additional information they may need such as medical records and insurance.
- Call: Contact askMDAnderson at 833-802-0471 option 2, and a health information specialist will begin the appointment process by phone. Our office hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Do I qualify for any clinical trials?
We have more than 700 current clinical trials for all types of cancer. You must be a MD Anderson patient before you are eligible to participate. Once you make your first appointment with us, you will be able to discuss clinical trial opportunities with your MD Anderson physician.
What are the standard treatments for my disease?
MD Anderson’s standard treatment guidelines for many common cancers can be found on our website. However, these guidelines are not intended to replace a consultation with a MD Anderson physician. At MD Anderson, we know that no two people are exactly alike—and no two cancers are exactly alike, either. That’s why each patient receives a treatment plan tailored to his or her particular needs. MD Anderson treats the whole person, taking into account medical history, lifestyle and other health issues.
Do you have doctors that specialize in my type of cancer?
Our faculty and staff include experts in all types of cancer, common and rare.
Where do I stay if I become a patient?
Generally, your first appointment and many of your treatments can be done on an outpatient basis. If you’re traveling a long distance, check out our lodging and travel information for hotels, RV parks and other facilities in the Houston and Medical Center areas.
There are also several low-cost and long-term lodging options offered by MD Anderson. Our existing patients can contact the Social Work department for information about courtesy or low-cost housing, and other services that may be available to them. The Social Work department can be reached at 713-792-6195 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
Why MD Anderson
At MD Anderson, we understand how hard it can be to choose a hospital for cancer treatment. You’ve just received life-changing news, and now you have to decide how to handle it. Here are some of the reasons why MD Anderson is your best hope for cancer care.
Expertise
We focus exclusively on cancer and have seen cases of every kind. Our doctors treat more rare cancers in a single day than most physicians see in a lifetime. That means you receive expert care no matter your diagnosis.
We’re one of the largest cancer centers in the world. We’ve been working to eliminate cancer for more than seven decades. Our depth of experience contributes to every aspect of your care.
We have been named one of the top two hospitals in cancer care every year since U.S. News & World Report began its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” rankings in 1990.
Our physicians are frequently recognized as among the best in the nation by services including Best Doctors in America.
We have more nurses per patient than many hospitals in the country, so you receive the utmost attention and quality care.
We’re world-renowned for using and developing front-line diagnostic technology. That lets physicians pinpoint each patient’s unique cancer and tailor treatment for the best possible outcome.
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