CoagulationDisorders near Austin, TX

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Shahbaz Malik, MD, is a board-certified hematologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Malik is also board certified in medical oncology and internal medicine. He specializes in cancers of the blood and bone and marrow transplants. Dr. Malik joined St. David's South Austin and the Texas Transplant Institute - Center for Blood Cancers and Oncology in 2016.He received his undergraduate degree with honors in biology and economics from the Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Shahbaz earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia and completed his residency training in internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He furthered his medical training, completing a fellowship in hematology/oncology at University of Maryland and a fellowship in blood and marrow transplantation at Stanford University.Throughout his career, he has participated in clinical research and his work has been published in numerous medical journals, including Journal of Physiology, Bone Marrow Transplantation and Blood.He is a member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.Dr. Malik is a car enthusiast and enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and reading.

Biography: Dr. Lisa Fichtel is a medical oncologist that has been in private practice with the START Center for Cancer Care for over a decade. She received her medical degree from UT Southwestern and went on to complete her internship, residency, and fellowship at the Baylor University Medical Center. She is board certified in medical oncology, and her clinical interests include malignant brain tumors and breast cancer. Dr. Fichtel has three children and is involved in various causes, including Women in Medicine & Law for the Cure®, an organization which raises funds for breast cancer research; S.L.E.W. (Support Lending for Emotional Well-Being), which provides supportive care for breast cancer patients; and the Oral Cancer Walk, benefiting patients with oral cancer.

Biography: Dr. Faheem Ahmed received his medical degree from Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his Internal Medicine training at Queens General Hospital, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. He received his Hematology and Oncology training at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. After obtaining Hematology Oncology training he worked at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. He moved to Texas and worked as medical oncology provider in a community practice and Veterans Affairs Medical Center.He joined Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy training at Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at South Austin Medical Center as a fellow and completed his training. He had long affiliation Texas Transplant Physician Group at St. David's South Austin Medical Center where he became part of the team after completing his training.Dr. Ahmed specializes in treatment of hematologic malignancies, bone marrow transplant, CAR-T cell therapy to treat malignant and non-malignant blood and lymphoid disorders.Beyond his extensive training and expertise, Dr. Faheem Ahmed is deeply committed to the compassionate and attentive care of his patients. He believes in the importance of listening to his patients, understanding their concerns, and involving them in their treatment plans. This patient-centered approach ensures that each individual feels heard, respected, and cared for under his supervision. Dr.Ahmed's dedication to building trust and providing personalized care has been a cornerstone of his practice, making a significant difference in the lives of those he treats.