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MD Anderson Cancer Center1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030
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Summary
- Dr. Yuanteng Li is a rheumatologist based in Houston, TX, who completed both his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He holds a medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and dual bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and economics from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Li is experienced in treating mixed connective tissue disease and has several publications, including research on immune checkpoint inhibitors and systemic sclerosis. His work has been cited multiple times, reflecting his contributions to the field. He has received numerous honors, including the Alpha Omega Alpha award and NIH Summer Research Grant.
Education & Training
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Rheumatology, 2020 - 2022
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Internal Medicine, 2017 - 2020
McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 2017
University of Texas at AustinBS, Biochemistry, High Honors, 2008 - 2012
The University of Texas at AustinBA Honors, Economics, Highest Honors, 2008 - 2012
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2023 - Present
AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2028
TN State Medical License 2023 - 2028
TX State Medical License 2019 - 2028
GA State Medical License 2023 - 2027
LA State Medical License 2023 - 2027
MS State Medical License 2023 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Alpha omega alpha 2020
- 110% Award UTH Internal Medicine, 2019
- 110% Resident Award UTH Internal Medicine Program, 2018
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsThe Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Journey: From Early Promise to Lasting Impact.Joud Hajjar, Bettzy Stephen, Ashley E Aaroe, Mazen M Aiche, Nagham Al-Zubidi
Journal of Immunotherapy and Precision Oncology. 2026-11-01 - A Case Series of Raynaud's Phenomenon in the Setting of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors.Yuanteng Jeff Li, Maryam Buni, Jean H Tayar, Huifang Lu, Michael Davies
Journal of Immunotherapy and Precision Oncology. 2026-11-01 - Immune Hallmarks of Recurrent Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Inflammatory Arthritis.Synat Keam, Yuanteng Jeff Li, Yanshuo Chu, Jean H Tayar, Huifang Lu
Cancer Immunology Research. 2026-10-05
Committees
- Committee member, ACR RheumPac 2022 - Present
- FIT Scholar, American College of Rheumatology Finance Committee 2020 - 2021
Professional Memberships
- Member
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Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
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