Meet Our Staff
The diverse and multilingual staff at MD Anderson’s International Center is proud to work with international patients and families seeking cancer treatment. With many years of combined experience, we are knowledgeable about the hospital’s services, processes and staff. You may be many miles from home, but we are here to personally welcome you and make your stay as comfortable as possible. Meet our caring team and see why we’re dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
Leadership
Renato Lenzi, M.D. FACP
Professor, General Oncology
Clinical Medical Director, International Center
Dalida Geetany Saliby, MSW
Manager, International Center
Rita Chemaly
Senior International Patient Assistant
Languages: Arabic, English, French
Mathew Davidson
International Patient Assistant
Languages: Hindi, English
Celia Garcia
International Patient Assistant
Languages: Spanish, English
Qianxian (Maggie) Li
International Patient Assistant
Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), English
Dina Hanna Nasrallah
Patient Representative
Languages: Arabic, English, French
Mervett Al Shammaa
International Patient Assistant
Languages: Arabic, English
Alejandra (Hanna) Palomino
Senior International Patient Assistant
Languages: Spanish, English
Email Hanna: apalomin@mdanderson.org
Karla Reyes
International Patient Assistant
Languages: Spanish, English
Hala El Tannir
International Patient Assistant
Languages: Arabic, English
Irene Narvios
Advanced Practice Reguistered Nurse
Ralph Alcid
Clinical Nurse
Edgard Palacios
Patient Service Coordinator
Dane Velarde
Patient Service Coordinator