Cardiology
Anita Deswal, M.D., MPH, MBBS
Chair
The Department of Cardiology at MD Anderson epitomizes the strengths of the Texas Medical Center in caring for patients with heart disease and cancer. We provide comprehensive cardiac care to patients who have co-existing heart disease and cancer. We have specialized expertise in preventing and treating cardiovascular complications of cancer and cancer therapies, with an aim to limit interruptions in cancer therapy.
Our faculty and staff are at the forefront in developing new diagnostic methods and innovative therapies for cardiovascular manifestations of cancer and cancer treatments. Our basic scientists work together with clinical researchers to advance the frontier of cancer and heart disease research to benefit patients for years to come. We remain committed to training the next generation of clinicians and researchers in cardio-oncology.
We are a group of dedicated professionals with a passion to care for our unique patient population.
Contact Us
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Cardiology
1400 Pressler Street, Unit 1451
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-792-6242
Fax: 713-745-1942
Patient Appointments: 713-792-4015