Mohammad H. Abu-Arja, MD, MSc
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine
Email: mhabuarj@texaschildrens.org
Phone:
832-822-4242
Languages: English, Arabic
Accepting new patients
Departments:
Office location:
1102 Bates Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Mohammad H. Abu-Arja, MD, MSc
Dr. Mohammad Abu-Arja completed his pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship training in 2024. Before starting his fellowship training, he completed his medical school training at the University of Jordan. Next, he completed his Master's in global health and public policy as a Chevening Scholar at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. Finally, he completed his pediatrics residency training at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in New York.
His interest in hematology-oncology started during his year as a research scholar at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio, where he was involved in clinical research in the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology section. He has a particular interest in neuro-oncology and global oncology but keeps his mind open and looks forward to all aspects of training at Texas Children's Hospital.
He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology | 2024 |
| New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital | Residency | Pediatrics | 2021 |
| University of Edinburgh | Masters | Master of Science, Global Health and Public Policy | 2016 |
| University of Jordan | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2013 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Medical Association (AMA) | Member |
| American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) | Member |
| American Society of Hematology (ASH) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Member |
| Children's Oncology Group (COG) | Member |
| Texas Medical Association (TMA) | Member |
Board Certifications
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Pediatrics |
| American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology |
Honors and awards
- 2024
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Paul Calabresi Career Development Award, National Cancer Institute (K12)
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Highlights
Research Area:
Cancer and Blood Disorders