Expertise in
16
conditions

Dr. Sana D. Karam

Radiation Oncology
Washington University School Of Medicine
4921 Parkview Pl, 
Saint Louis, MO 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
16
conditions
Washington University School Of Medicine
4921 Parkview Pl, 
Saint Louis, MO 

Overview

Sana Karam is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Karam is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Pancreatectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 172 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. Dr. Karam is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Radiology in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Barnes Jewish Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • STATE MEDICAID
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Locations

Washington University School of Medicine
4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110

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.

10 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy With Cisplatin, Docetaxel-Cetuximab, or Cisplatin-Atezolizumab in Pathologic High-Risk Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy With Cisplatin, Docetaxel-Cetuximab, or Cisplatin-Atezolizumab in Pathologic High-Risk Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: September 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Radiation, Biological
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Cetuximab, Cisplatin, Docetaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Radiotherapy With Concurrent MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) vs. Radiotherapy With Concurrent Cetuximab in Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer With a Contraindication to Cisplatin
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Radiotherapy With Concurrent MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) vs. Radiotherapy With Concurrent Cetuximab in Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer With a Contraindication to Cisplatin
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cetuximab, Durvalumab
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of De-Intensified Radiation Therapy for Patients With Early-Stage, P16-Positive, Non-Smoking Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of De-Intensified Radiation Therapy for Patients With Early-Stage, P16-Positive, Non-Smoking Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II/Phase III Study of Adjuvant Concurrent Radiation and Chemotherapy Versus Radiation Alone in Resected High-Risk Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors
A Randomized Phase II/Phase III Study of Adjuvant Concurrent Radiation and Chemotherapy Versus Radiation Alone in Resected High-Risk Malignant Salivary Gland Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drug: Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II Trial for Patients With p16 Positive, Non-Smoking Associated, Locoregionally Advanced Oropharyngeal Cancer
A Randomized Phase II Trial for Patients With p16 Positive, Non-Smoking Associated, Locoregionally Advanced Oropharyngeal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 22, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drug: Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase I/Ib Trial of Radiotherapy in Combination With Durvalumab (MEDI4736) Prior to Surgical Resection for HPV Negative Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (HNSCC)
Phase I/Ib Trial of Radiotherapy in Combination With Durvalumab (MEDI4736) Prior to Surgical Resection for HPV Negative Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (HNSCC)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 27, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug, Procedure
Study Drug: Durvalumab
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase I/Ib Study of sEphB4-HSA in Combination With Chemotherapy or Cetuximab and Radiation Therapy in Patients With Intermediate to High Risk, Locally-Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Head and Neck
A Phase I/Ib Study of sEphB4-HSA in Combination With Chemotherapy or Cetuximab and Radiation Therapy in Patients With Intermediate to High Risk, Locally-Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Head and Neck
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 24, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: sEphB4-HAS, Cisplatin, Carboplatin, Cetuximab
Study Phase: Phase 1
Phase I/II Trial of Radiotherapy in Combination With Atezolizumab Prior to Surgical Resection for HPV-unrelated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (HNSCC)
Phase I/II Trial of Radiotherapy in Combination With Atezolizumab Prior to Surgical Resection for HPV-unrelated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (HNSCC)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drug: Atezolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 1
Phase II Study of Radiotherapy in Combination With Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy in Patients With PD-L1-Positive Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Phase II Study of Radiotherapy in Combination With Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy in Patients With PD-L1-Positive Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: December 06, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Nab-paclitaxel, Paclitaxel, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open-Label, Non-Randomized, Multicenter Study to Determine the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Niraparib Following a Single Oral Dose in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors and Either Normal Hepatic Function or Moderate Hepatic Impairment
An Open-Label, Non-Randomized, Multicenter Study to Determine the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Niraparib Following a Single Oral Dose in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors and Either Normal Hepatic Function or Moderate Hepatic Impairment
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 28, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
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172 Total Publications

High-avidity TCR signaling induces a distinct KLR-positive exhaustion state in human tumor-infiltrating CD8 T cells associated with immunotherapy response.
High-avidity TCR signaling induces a distinct KLR-positive exhaustion state in human tumor-infiltrating CD8 T cells associated with immunotherapy response.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: June 12, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sana D. Karam is classified as an Distinguished expert for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), 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. Sana D. Karam specialize in?

While Dr. Sana D. Karam is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, and Laryngeal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. Sana D. Karam participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sana D. Karam has published 172 articles and abstracts on conditions like Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). You can view a list of Dr. Sana D. Karam'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. Sana D. Karam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-747-7236 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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