Overview
Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany specializes in the care of patients with breast cancer. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is also a member of the Breast Cancer Prevention and High-Risk Clinic.Dr. Elkhanany’s clinical interests include breast cancer prevention and metastatic breast cancer. His research interests include: translational breast cancer genomics and impact of race and ethnicity on gene drivers of breast cancer. He is also involved with projects that translate lab-based findings to bedside novel treatment combinations in the hope of improving patient lives and finding novel, less toxic cures.Dr. Elkhanany received his medical degree from the Alexandria University School of Medicine in Egypt. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York. He also completed a post-doctoral felllowship in Triple Negative Breast Cancer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.A member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Dr. Elkhanany is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology. He is also the recipient of several teaching awards at the University of Alabama (UAB) at Birmingham, where he was previously Assistant Professor in the Department of Breast Oncology at UAB Medicine.In addition to English, Dr. Elkhanany speaks Arabic.
Dr. Elkhanany is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Tissue Biopsy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. Dr. Elkhanany is currently accepting new patients.
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7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77030
2525 A Holly Hall St, Unit 3c, Houston, TX 77054
6770 Bertner Ave, Suite C 350, Houston, TX 77030
1502 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany by calling their office at 713-526-4243. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany specialize in?
While Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed Elkhanany accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-526-4243 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Breast CancerDr. Elkhanany isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Elkhanany isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Elkhanany isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Elkhanany isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Elkhanany isAdvanced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
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- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Elkhanany isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Elkhanany isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Elkhanany isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. Elkhanany isExperienced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Elkhanany isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Elkhanany isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.