Overview
Dr. Sara Taveras Alam earned her medical degree at Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Jacobi Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y., where she served as chief resident. She worked as a leukemia/lymphoma hospitalist at Sylvester Cancer Center-University of Miami prior to her fellowship in hematology-oncology at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston. During her fellowship at BCM, she was honored as a member of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Trainee Council and a scholar of the BCM Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Training & Research. As Hematology-Oncology faculty, she has trained with the ASH Medical Educator’s Institute and serves on the taskforce for the ASH Hematology Review Series- an initiative she helped launch as a trainee during the COVID-19 pandemic. Board certified in internal medicine and hematology, she treats adult patients 18 years and older and also speaks Spanish. Her primary clinical interests are leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Her research has focused on health care disparities in hematologic malignancies, real-world outcomes in hematologic malignancies as well as the impact of medical education interventions and stressors on hematology/oncology trainees.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemoglobin C Disease, and Hemoglobin SC Disease.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Alam 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sara T. Alam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sara T. Alam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sara T. Alam by calling their office at 713-704-3961. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sara T. Alam a top-rated expert for Hemoglobin E Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sara T. Alam is classified as an Experienced expert for Hemoglobin E Disease, 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. Sara T. Alam specialize in?
While Dr. Sara T. Alam is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemoglobin C Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Sara T. Alam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sara T. Alam has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemoglobin E Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Sara T. Alam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sara T. Alam accept my insurance?
Dr. Sara T. Alam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-704-3961 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Heart TumorDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.