Muhammad Sarfraz Nawaz MD (He/Him)

Oncology•Muncie, IN

Breast Cancer, Genitourinary Oncology, Thoracic Cancer

Hematologist and Medical Oncologist

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Overview of Dr. Nawaz

Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz Nawaz is an oncology specialist based in Muncie, IN, with a focus on breast cancer, genitourinary oncology, and thoracic cancer. Dr. Nawaz completed an internal medicine residency at Creighton University and a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the Medical College of Georgia. They hold a certificate in translational and clinical investigation and are experienced in general oncology, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, renal cell carcinoma, polycythemia vera, and essential thrombocytosis. Currently, Dr. Nawaz serves as a medical oncologist, hematologist, and clinical investigator at IU Health Ball Memorial Physicians and as a preceptor at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Nawaz has several publications in various aspects of oncology and has been recognized as a WebMD Preferred Provider.

Education & Training

Medical College of GeorgiaFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2017 - 2020
University of IowaCertificate in Translational and Clinical Investigation, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Research Methodology, 2016 - 2017
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2015
Nishtar Medical CollegeClass of 2007

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Certifications & Licensure

IN State Medical License 2020 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2022 - 2027
GA State Medical License 2017 - 2021
IA State Medical License 2015 - 2018
NE State Medical License 2012 - 2015
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Castle Connolly Top AAPI Doctors Award Castle Connolly, 2024-2026
Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award Castle Connolly, 2024-2026
Patients Top Choice Award US. News & World Report, 2024-2026

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Results from a US modified Delphi consensus to define disease progression and disease modification in polycythemia Vera.
Prithviraj Bose, Emily Nagler, Muhammad Sarfraz Nawaz, Raajit K Rampal, Tsewang Tashi
Annals of Hematology. 2025-10-01
10 citations
Impact of Limosilactobacillus fermentum probiotic treatment on gut microbiota composition in sahiwal calves with rotavirus diarrhea: A 16S metagenomic analysis study".
Nadeem Murtaza, Muhammad Nawaz, Tahir Yaqub, Asim Khalid Mehmood
BMC Microbiology. 2024-04-04
3 citations
Limosilactobacillus fermentum IKP 111 reduces pathogen load and improves immunity of broilers when challenged with Salmonella enteritidis.
Imran Khan, Muhammad Nawaz, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Mansur-Ud-Din Ahmed, Rabia Tanvir
Microbial Pathogenesis. 2023-12-01

Abstracts/Posters

Bridging the gap in endometrial cancer: A multi-center initiative to standardize biomarker testing and community team-based care.
Ramez Nassef Eskander, Ian S. Hagemann, Alexandra M. Vazquez Salgado, Muhammad Sarfraz Nawaz, Ilona Dewald, Samuel Dooyema, Jeffrey D. Carter, Cherilyn Heggen Ladda, a..., Journal of Clinical Oncology / ASCO 2026, Chicago, IL, 5/27/2026
Closing gaps in patient-centered endometrial cancer care: A multi-center community oncology initiative
Ramez Eskander, Alexandra Vazquez Salgado, Muhammad Sarfraz Nawaz, Ilona Dewald, Samuel Dooyema, Jeffrey Carter, Cherilyn Heggen, Kelly McKinnon, Gynecologic Oncology / SGO 2026, San Juan, PR, 5/1/2026
Optimizing adherence to oral CLL therapies in community oncology centers: Key findings from a quality improvement initiative
Javier Pinilla-Ibarz, Brian Koffman, M. Sarfraz Nawaz, Ralph Vincent Boccia, David Kahn, Emily Zyborowicz, Jeffrey Carter, Cherilyn Heggen, Shelby Sullivan, Lindsay Gu..., Blood / ASH 2025, Orlando, FL, 11/3/2025

Lectures

Updates in Oncology: Febrile Neutropenia: Role of Medical Assistants.
CME Workshop, Eastern Central Chapter of Indiana Society of Medical Assistants, Carmel IN. - 10/2024
Outcomes of Complete vs Partial Resection of Glioblastoma Multiforme: Updates in Glioblastoma Multiforme, Current standard of Care
Dera Ghazi Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan - 6/6/2024
Updates in Oncology: Febrile Neutropenia
Ascension St. Vincent Internal Medicine Residency Program, Indianapolis IN - 2/21/2024

Press Mentions

Indianapolis Medical Oncologist Co-authors Research Presented at International Lymphoma SymposiumJuly 11th, 2024
Indianapolis Medical Oncologist Co‑authors Research Presented at International Lymphoma SymposiumJuly 11th, 2024
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sarfraz Nawaz with Hematology Oncology of Indiana on being named a Top AAPI Doctor 2024 and a Top Doctor 2024.May 23rd, 2024

Professional Memberships

American College of Physicians - ACP
Member
American Society of Hematology - ASH
Member
American Society of Clinical Oncology - ASCO
Member
Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America
Member
Nishtar Medical University Alumni Association Of North America
Member

Other Languages

Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

External Links

UN News & World Reporthttps://health.usnews.com/doctors/muhammad-sarfraz-nawaz-893424
Google Profilehttps://goo.gl/maps/fmA7GVtbSTG5xPTN7
WebMD Profilehttps://doctor.webmd.com/doctor/muhammad-sarfraz-nawaz-a9f6722d-c812-483f-98bb-e06aef005d4e-overview