Overview
Dr. Shalini Makawita is an oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal and general medical oncology. She is Assistant Professor of Medicine - Hematology & Oncology at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Makawita’s clinical interests include: gastrointestinal medical oncology; clinical trials; and cancer biomarkers.Dr. Makawita received a B.S. and MSc from the University of Toronto. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.Dr. Makawita holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medical Oncology and Hematology. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. In 2021, Dr. Makawita received the ASCO Conquer Cancer Merit Award and an Excellence in Ambulatory Care commendation in 2018 from Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Makawita is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical Research
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Areas of Expertise
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- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Makawita isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Makawita isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Makawita isAdvanced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
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- Ampullary CancerDr. Makawita isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Makawita isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Makawita isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Makawita isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Makawita isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Makawita isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.