Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Hussein A. Tawbi

Oncology
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
Houston, TX 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
9
conditions
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Hussein Tawbi is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Tawbi is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 235 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Tawbi has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Clinical Research

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.

9 Clinical Trials

A Phase Ib Study of Nivolumab in Patients With Autoimmune Disorders and Advanced Malignancies (AIM-NIVO)
A Phase Ib Study of Nivolumab in Patients With Autoimmune Disorders and Advanced Malignancies (AIM-NIVO)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 1
An Early Phase 1 Study of ABT-888 in Combination With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel in Patients With Hepatic or Renal Dysfunction and Solid Tumors
An Early Phase 1 Study of ABT-888 in Combination With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel in Patients With Hepatic or Renal Dysfunction and Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Veliparib
Study Phase: Phase 1
Phase II Study of BEvacizumab (Avastin) in Combination With Atezolizumab or Atezolizumab (Tencentriq) and Cobimetinib (Cotellic) in Patients With Untreated Melanoma Brain Metastases (TACo-BEAT-MBM)
Phase II Study of BEvacizumab (Avastin) in Combination With Atezolizumab or Atezolizumab (Tencentriq) and Cobimetinib (Cotellic) in Patients With Untreated Melanoma Brain Metastases (TACo-BEAT-MBM)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 25, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Bevacizumab, Cobimetinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II Study of the TRIplet Combination of Dabrafenib, Nivolumab, and Trametinib in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma (TRIDeNT) or Binimetinib, EnCorafenib, and NivolumAb (TRIBECA)
A Phase II Study of the TRIplet Combination of Dabrafenib, Nivolumab, and Trametinib in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma (TRIDeNT) or Binimetinib, EnCorafenib, and NivolumAb (TRIBECA)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 11, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Binimetinib, Dabrafenib, Encorafenib, Nivolumab, Trametinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase I/II Trial of BINTRAFUSP ALFA (M7824) and Pimasertib for Treatment of Intracranial Metastases
Phase I/II Trial of BINTRAFUSP ALFA (M7824) and Pimasertib for Treatment of Intracranial Metastases
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 18, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Bintrafusp Alfa, Pimasertib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase III Study Comparing the Combination of PDR001, Dabrafenib and Trametinib Versus Placebo, Dabrafenib and Trametinib in Previously Untreated Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic BRAF V600 Mutant Melanoma
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase III Study Comparing the Combination of PDR001, Dabrafenib and Trametinib Versus Placebo, Dabrafenib and Trametinib in Previously Untreated Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic BRAF V600 Mutant Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Dabrafenib, Trametinib, Spartalizumab (PDR001)
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase I Trial of Single Agent Trametinib (GSK1120212) in Advanced Cancer Patients With Hepatic Dysfunction
A Phase I Trial of Single Agent Trametinib (GSK1120212) in Advanced Cancer Patients With Hepatic Dysfunction
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Multicenter Phase 1b Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Blinded Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Microbiome Study Intervention Administration in Combination With Anti-PD-1 Therapy in Adult Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
A Multicenter Phase 1b Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Blinded Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Microbiome Study Intervention Administration in Combination With Anti-PD-1 Therapy in Adult Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 06, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Vancomycin Pretreatment, Nivolumab, SER-401
Study Phase: Phase 1
Phase I Study of NY-ESO-1 Vaccine in Combination With Ipilimumab in Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma, for Whom Treatment With Ipilimumab is Indicated
Phase I Study of NY-ESO-1 Vaccine in Combination With Ipilimumab in Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma, for Whom Treatment With Ipilimumab is Indicated
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 12, 2022
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 1
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235 Total Publications

COMBI-I: Long-Term Overall Survival With Spartalizumab Plus Dabrafenib and Trametinib in BRAF V600-Mutant Advanced Melanoma.
COMBI-I: Long-Term Overall Survival With Spartalizumab Plus Dabrafenib and Trametinib in BRAF V600-Mutant Advanced Melanoma.
Journal: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Published: August 12, 2026
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Is Dr. Hussein A. Tawbi a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hussein A. Tawbi is classified as an Elite expert for Melanoma, 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. Hussein A. Tawbi specialize in?

While Dr. Hussein A. Tawbi is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Hussein A. Tawbi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Hussein A. Tawbi has published 235 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Hussein A. Tawbi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Hussein A. Tawbi accept my insurance?

Dr. Hussein A. Tawbi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-6850 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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