Melissa Pulfer Mitchell MD PHD
Breast Cancer
Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center
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1515 holcome Blv1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030
Phone+1 713-858-9739
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Education & Training
University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Radiation Oncology, 2007 - 2011- University of Kansas School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2009
University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
GA State Medical License 2022 - 2028
TX State Medical License 2019 - 2028
AZ State Medical License 2022 - 2027
LA State Medical License 2022 - 2027
MS State Medical License 2022 - 2027
OK State Medical License 2020 - 2027
American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016
Clinical Trials
- Omission of Radiation in Patients With Her-2 Positive Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2018 Feb 23
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Headwinds in Breast Cancer Research: The Case for Pragmatic Radiotherapy De-escalation Studies.Lior Z Braunstein, Melissa P Mitchell, Atif J Khan, William M Sikov, Eleftherios P Mamounas
Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2026-11-10 - ASO Visual Abstract: Is Mastectomy Necessary in Patients with Occult Breast Cancer and Advanced (N2/N3) Nodal Disease?Courtney M Lattimore, Kerollos Nashat Wanis, Henry M Kuerer, Kelly K Hunt, Sharon H Giordano
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2026-10-01 - Clinical Impact and Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy for Invasive Lobular Carcinoma.Genevieve A Fasano, Jason Mouabbi, Helen M Johnson, Heather Y Lin, Kerollos Nashat Wanis
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2026-10-01
Press Mentions
When a Breast Cancer Oncologist Becomes a Breast Cancer PatientJanuary 20th, 2026- West Penn Hospital Nurses Host Vigil to Demand Union ContractAugust 4th, 2021
Trial Testing Need for Radiotherapy in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Enrolling PatientsJuly 16th, 2018
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