Expertise in
22
conditions

Dr. Issam A. Alawin

Oncology
Medical Office Building 1
18400 Katy Fwy Ste 670, 
Houston, TX 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
22
conditions
Medical Office Building 1
18400 Katy Fwy Ste 670, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Issam Alawin is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Alawin is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Alawin is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Hillcrest Medical Center
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
O U Medical Center
Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Community Health
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Locations

Medical Office Building 1
18400 Katy Fwy Ste 670, Houston, TX 77094

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.

5 Clinical Trials

Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry (TAPUR) Study
Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry (TAPUR) Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Crizotinib, Palbociclib, Sunitinib, Temsirolimus, Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab, Vemurafenib and Cobimetinib, Regorafenib, Olaparib, Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab and Ipilimumab, Abemaciclib, Afatinib, Talazoparib, Atezolizumab and PHESGO, Atezolizumab and Talazoparib, Entrectinib, Larotrectinib, Tucatinib plus Trastuzumab Subcutaneous (SC)
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation, Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Cabazitaxel With Abiraterone Versus Abiraterone Alone Randomized Trial for Extensive Disease Following Docetaxel: The CHAARTED2 Trial
Cabazitaxel With Abiraterone Versus Abiraterone Alone Randomized Trial for Extensive Disease Following Docetaxel: The CHAARTED2 Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Abiraterone acetate, Antiandrogen therapy, Cabazitaxel, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Cediranib, Cediranib Maleate, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Topotecan, Topotecan Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Expanded Access for the Treatment of Cancers With Rearranged During Transfection (RET) Activation
Expanded Access for the Treatment of Cancers With Rearranged During Transfection (RET) Activation
Enrollment Status: Approved_for_marketing
Publish Date: January 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
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2 Total Publications

A Rare Case of a Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST): a Case Report and Review of the Literature.
A Rare Case of a Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST): a Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Journal: Journal of gastrointestinal cancer
Published: December 09, 2017
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Issam A. Alawin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Angiosarcoma, 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. Issam A. Alawin specialize in?

While Dr. Issam A. Alawin is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Angiosarcoma, Metastatic Pleural Tumor, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Issam A. Alawin participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Issam A. Alawin has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Angiosarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Issam A. Alawin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Issam A. Alawin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-925-7877 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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