Muhammad Azharuddin, M.D.

Muhammad Azharuddin, M.D.

Medical Oncologist

Born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, I completed my medical degree from Dow Medical College. Afterwards, I did my Internal Medicine Residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, followed by Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellowship at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Since a young age, my inquisitive personality, love for challenges, and interest in the inner workings of the human body led to the honorable profession of medicine. Inspired to be a symbol of hope for others, I have been devoted to using a high level of understanding and a welcoming environment for all my patients.

I believe a good hematology/oncology practice involves patient-centered care, empathy, and effective communication while ensuring patients are well-informed in every aspect of their care–from clinical diagnosis to management and follow-up. I treat all benign and malignant heme and all solid tumors. I perform chemotherapy infusion and bone marrow biopsy.

Currently, I live in Fort Worth, Texas with my wife and two daughters. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing board games, and watching movies with family. I am excited to become a part of the UCNT family and serve the DFW community wholeheartedly.

EDUCATION:

  • July 2019—June 2022
    Hematology Oncology Fellowship
    Saint Louis University – HemOnc Fellowship Program
    Saint Louis, MO
  • June 2015—June 2018
    Internal Medicine Residency
    Monmouth Medical Center
    Long Branch, NJ
  • Aug 2004—Apr 2010
    Medical Degree (M.D.)
    Dow Medical College
    Karachi, Pakistan

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • 2022-Present Board Certified in Hematology
  • 2021-Present Board Certified in Medical Oncology
  • 2018-Present Board Certified in Internal Medicine | ABIM
  • 2014-Present BLS & ACLS
  • 2013-2014 ECFMG Certified – Passed all USMLE exams in 1st Attempt

STATE LICENSURE:

  • 2022-Present Texas Licensure
  • 2018-Present Missouri Licensure

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / WORK HISTORY:

  • Starting Nov 2023
    Hematologist / Oncologist
    UCNT / Cancer Clinics of North Texas
    Plano, TX
  • Aug 2022—Oct 2023
    Hematologist / Oncologist
    USMD Cleburne Clinic (Optum)
    Cleburne, TX
  • July 2019—June 2022
    Hematology Oncology Fellow
    Dept of Hematology & Medical Oncology
    Saint Louis University
    Saint Louis, MO
  • July 2018—June 2019
    HemOnc Hospitalist / Clinical Instructor
    Department of Hematology & Oncology
    University of Missouri Columbia
    Columbia, MO
  • June 2015—June 2018
    Internal Medicine Resident
    Department of Internal Medicine
    Monmouth Medical Center
    Long Branch, NJ
  • Feb 2017—Mar 2017
    Offsite Hematology Oncology Elective
    Fox Chase Cancer Center
    Temple University
    Philadelphia, PA
  • May 2014—May 2014
    Observer – Dr. Masroor Khan
    Houston Methodist Hospital

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS:

  • Mar 2022 Immunotherapy-Induced Splenectomy
    The Cureus Journal of Medical Science – Case Report (In Progress)
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Syed Mojiz Hasan, Usman Ehsanullah, John Richart
  • Oct 2021 Metastatic BRAF V600E-Mutated Adenocarcinoma of the Lung Presenting as Extreme
    Neutrophilia and Eosinophilia
    The Cureus Journal of Medical Science – Case Report
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Hari Krishnan Nair, Sunil Tulpule, Adnan Khan
    https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.18930 PMID: 34812314
  • Mar 2021 Outcome Analysis of Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant Patients in Saint Louis University
    for 5 years (from 2014-19)
    Research Project (In Progress)
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Aleksander Babic, Mark Fesler
  • Aug 2018 Anticoagulation after gastrointestinal bleed in patients with Atrial Fibrillation:
    Physician preferences and outcomes in a community hospital
    Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology – Research Paper
    Nasreen Shaikh, Muhammad Sardar, Muhammad Azharuddin, Samrah Zaigham, et al.
  • Aug 2018 Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Lung/Pleura: An Incidental Finding
    Anticancer Research Journal – Abstract
    Muhammad A. Sardar, Muhammad Azharuddin, Wahab J. Khan, et al.
  • Aug 2018 Role of Ibrutinib Based Regimen in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    American Society of Hematology (ASH) Aug 2018 – Abstract
    Muhammad Sardar, Saad Ullah Malik, Ali Younas Khan, Muhammad Azharuddin, et al.
    https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2018-99-110257
  • Aug 2018 Improving Blood Transfusion Practices in a Community Hospital Setting: Our
    Experience with Real-Time Clinical Decision Support
    Medical Sciences Journal – Brief Report
    Muhammad Sardar, Muhammad Azharuddin, Ananta Subedi, Doantrang Du, et al.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci6030067 ; http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/6/3/67/htm ; PMID:30135392
  • June 2018 Atypical Presentation of Type-B Aortic Dissection Mimicking Appendicitis Managed
    Medically
    British Medical Journal (BMJ) – Case Report
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Maria Delacruz, Derek Baughman, Patton S Chandler
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2018-225378 PMID: 29960968
  • June 2018 Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Lung/Pleura: An Incidental Finding
    The Cureus Journal of Medical Science – Case Report
    Muhammad A. Sardar, Muhammad Azharuddin, Wahab J. Khan, et al.
    https://www.cureus.com/articles/12791-spindle-cell-carcinoma-of-the-lungpleura-an-incidental-finding?utm_medium=ema
    il&utm_source=transaction PMID: 30140599
  • June 2018 Malignant Melanoma Metastasizes to Colonic Polyp
    The Cureus Journal of Medical Science – Case Report
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Ahmad Sharayah, Syed H. Abbas, Kenneth Belitsis
    https://www.cureus.com/articles/13130-malignant-melanoma-metastasizes-to-colonic-polyp PMID: 30131916
  • June 2018 Subcutaneous Heparin Leads to Rectus Sheath Hematoma: A Rare Complication
    The Cureus Journal of Medical Science – Case Report
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Mridul Gupta, Mihir Maniar
    https://www.cureus.com/articles/12727-subcutaneous-heparin-leads-to-rectus-sheath-hematoma-a-rare-complication
    PMID:30101048
  • Apr 2018 Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation Following GI Bleed in Patients with High Hasbled
    and Chads2vasc Scores
    Journal of Investigative Medicine – Abstract
    Nasreen Shaikh, Muhammad A Sardar, Muhammad Azharuddin, Samrah Zaigham, et al.
    http://jim.bmj.com/content/66/4/784
  • Apr 2018 Effective Hydroxychloroquine Monotherapy for Thrombocytopenia in Lupus
    Open Journal of Clinical Medical Case Reports 2017
    Muhammad Azharuddin, A.E. Brawer
    http://jclinmedcasereports.com/articles/OJCMCR-1309
  • Apr 2018 Azithromycin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Rare Case Report
    Open Journal of Clinical Medical Case Reports 2017
    Muhammad Azharuddin, R. Raj, L.B. Munshi, P.C. Lee
    http://jclinmedcasereports.com/articles/OJCMCR-1319
  • Apr 2018 Tumor Metastasize To Thyroid, Choroid: A Rare Manifestation
    Open Journal of Clinical Medical Case Reports 2017
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Hossein Borghaei
    http://www.jclinmedcasereports.com/articles/OJCMCR-1277
  • Apr 2018 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) to Metastasize Lung and Gallbladder
    Open Journal of Clinical Medical Case Reports 2017
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Ishan Lalani, M. Doraiswamy, M. Maniar
    http://www.jclinmedcasereports.com/articles/OJCMCR-1280
  • Apr 2018 Rapid Developing Empyema By Group F Beta Hemolytic Streptococci (S. Milleri)
    British Medical Journal (BMJ) Case Reports 2017 –Case Report
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Prudence Dy, Prem Shukla, Ajay Mathur
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28705799?dopt=Abstract PMID: 28705799
  • Apr 2018 Evaluating Pulmonary Nodules to Detect Lung Cancer: Does Fleischner Criteria Really
    Work?
    Journal of Cancer Research and Practice 2017 – Research Paper
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Adamo Noor, Aamir Malik, Douglas S Livornese
    http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2311300617300319
  • May 2017 Evaluating Pulmonary Nodules to Detect Lung Cancer: Does Fleischner Criteria Really
    Work?
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Journal – Abstract
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Noor Adamo, Aamir Malik, Douglas S Livornese
    http://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.2017.35.15_suppl.e13053
  • May 2017 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Metastasize to Lung and Gallbladder
    American Thoracic Society (ATS) Journal – Abstract
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Ishan Lalani
    http://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2017.195.1_MeetingAbstracts.A6690
  • May 2017 Rapid Developing Empyema By Group F Beta Hemolytic Streptococci (S. Milleri)
    American Thoracic Society (ATS) Journal – Abstract
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Prudence Dy, Prem Shukla, Ajay Mathur
    http://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2017.195.1_MeetingAbstracts.A5666
  • Apr 2017 Ewing Sarcoma/PNET In The Uterus: A Rare Sighting
    Journal of Investigative Medicine – Abstract
    Muhammad Azharuddin, L. Kannan, R. Raj, D. Prudence, D. Sharon
    http://jim.bmj.com/content/65/4/807.full.pdf
  • Apr 2017 Vertebral Osteomyelitis By Streptococcus Constellatus
    Journal of Investigative Medicine – Abstract
    Muhammad Azharuddin, G. Bhagia, W. Ghali, S. Dwivedi
    http://jim.bmj.com/content/65/4/807.full.pdf
  • Apr 2017 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia With Chylothorax
    Journal of Investigative Medicine – Abstract
    Muhammad Azharuddin, D. Prudence, P. Shukla, P. Chandler
    http://jim.bmj.com/content/65/4/807.full.pdf
  • Apr 2017 Azithromycin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Rare Case Report
    Journal of Investigative Medicine – Abstract
    Muhammad Azharuddin, R. Raj, I. Lalani, L.B. Munshi, P.C. Lee
    http://jim.bmj.com/content/65/4/807.full.pdf
  • Apr 2017 Successful Management In Treatment-Refractory Cisplatin-Induced Hypomagnesemia
    Journal of Investigative Medicine – Abstract
    Muhammad Azharuddin, S. Huang, M. Doraiswamy, S. Goldberg, T. Shah
    http://jim.bmj.com/content/65/4/807.full.pdf
  • Apr 2017 Spontaneous Liver Hematoma: Rare Presentation of Preeclampsia
    Journal of Investigative Medicine – Abstract
    Rishi Raj, Muhammad Azharuddin, Rafael Benezera
    http://jim.bmj.com/content/65/4/807.full.pdf
  • Apr 2017 Severe Thrombocytopenia In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment With
    Hydroxychloroquine Alone
    Journal of Investigative Medicine – Abstract
    Muhammad Azharuddin, A.E. Brawer
    http://jim.bmj.com/content/65/4/807.full.pdf
  • Mar 2017 Statin-Induced Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy (SINAM)
    American College of Physicians (ACP) New Jersey Chapter – Abstract
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Samrah Zaigham, Wael Ghali
    http://acpnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ACP-Resident-Identified-Abstracts-Final.pdf
  • Dec 2016 Ischemic Stroke: A Complication of Tuberculous Meningitis
    International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal – Case Report
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Ishan Lalani, Doantrang Du
    http://www.sciencedomain.org/issue/2255 DOI : 10.9734/INDJ/2016/29820
  • Nov 2016 Bactrim-Induced Severe Thrombocytopenia In Pregnancy
    International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports – Case Report
    Shiwei Huang, Robert Tenney, Muhammad Azharuddin, Mridul Gupta, Wael Ghali
    http://www.sciencedomain.org/issue/1876 DOI : 10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/30229
  • Nov 2016 Symptomatic Celiac Artery Aneurysm Managed with Celiac Plexus Ablation
    International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports – Case Report
    Shiwei Huang, Muhammad Azharuddin, Prudence Kho Dy, Wael Ghali, Faisal N
    http://www.sciencedomain.org/issue/1876 DOI : 10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/29821
  • Nov 2016 Bupivacaine-Induced Cardiac Arrest during Epidural Anesthesia: A Case Report
    Open Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports – Case Report
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Rishi Raj, Radhika Annam, Mattina Charles J, Lubna Bashir Munshi
    http://jclinmedcasereports.com/articles/OJCMCR-1188.pdf
  • Nov 2016 Acute Inferior Wall ST- Elevated Myocardial Infarction with Normal Coronary Arteries
    American Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research – Case Report
    Braghadheeswar Thyagarajan, Muhammad Azharuddin, Rikka Banayat
    http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajcdr/4/2/2/ DOI: 10.12691/ajcdr-4-2-2
  • Nov 2016 Metabolic Reprogramming By Oncogenes And Tumor Suppressors
    Journal of Cancer and Tumor International – Review Article
    Muhammad Azharuddin, David Sharon (supervisor)
    http://www.sciencedomain.org/issue/2225 DOI : 10.9734/JCTI/2016/29641
  • 2016 Superior Mesenteric Artery Thrombosis and Partial Dissection Managed Medically
    American Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research – Case Report
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Ananta Subedi, Shil Patel, Sweta Chandra
    http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajcdr/4/2/1/ DOI: 10.12691/ajcdr-4-2-1
  • Mar 2016 Elderly Woman Presenting with DKA as a Manifestation of LADA
    DrexelMed Journal – Case Report
    Aamir Malik, Mario Caldararo, Muhammad Azharuddin, Kenneth Granet
    https://www.drexel.edu/~/media/Files/medicine/drexel-pdfs/publications/DrexelMed_Journal_2016.ashx?la=en
  • 2016 SEPTIC ARTHRITIS: A Case of Haemophilus – Aggregatibacter Aphrophilus
    American Journal of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology – Case Report
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Lubna Bashir Munshi, Mark A. Diaz, Sukrut Dwivedi
    http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajidm/4/4/1/ DOI: 10.12691/ajidm-4-4-1
  • 2015 Pulmonary Complications Associated with Henoch Schonlein Purpura in an Adult
    Mayo Clinic – Case Report
    Noopur Goel, Lubna Bashir Munshi, Muhammad Azharuddin
  • 2015 Sweat Gland: Major Pathologies
    The SAGE Encyclopedia of Stem Cell Research 2015 – Review Article
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Muhammad Farooq
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483347660.n430

POSTER PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS:

  • Oct 17-18, 2018 Tri-Phasic Response After Pituitary Surgery: A Rare Complication
    11th International Conference on Endocrinology & Metabolism 2515th Intl Conf.
    Las Vegas, USA (accepted)
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Raveena Nalla, Ramy Osman
  • Aug 4-5, 2018 Poster number: P 33 – “Metastatic Melanoma Metastasizes to Colonic Polyp
    ICAHO18 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Ahmad Sharayah, Syed H. Abbas, Kenneth Belitsis
  • Aug 4-5, 2018 Poster number: P 28 -“Spindle Cell Carcinoma of the Lung/Pleura: An Incidental
    Finding
    ICAHO18 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
    Muhammad A. Sardar, Muhammad Azharuddin, Wahab J. Khan, Mohammad A.
    Noory, Nasreen Shaikh, Saad Ullah Malik, Doantrang Du
  • Apr 23, 2018 Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation Following GI Bleed In Patients With High Hasbled
    and Chads2vasc Scores
    CSCTR MWAFMR 2018 Abstract Competition
    Nasreen Shaikh, Muhammad A Sardar, Muhammmad Azharuddin, Samrah Zaigham, Sai
    Koyoda, Jacob Aasems, Doantrang Du
  • Mar 8, 2018 Effectiveness of Real-Time Clinical Decision Support for Appropriate Use of Blood
    Transfusion in Community Hospital
    American College of Physicians (ACP) New Jersey Chapter – Oral Abstract Winner
    Muhammad Sardar, A. Subedi, Muhammad Azharuddin, Prateek Ghatage, Doantrang Du
    http://acpnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Winning-Abstract-Book-3-3-18_Final-Winning-Noted.pdf
  • May 19-24, 2017 Rapid Developing Empyema By Group F Beta Hemolytic Streptococci (S. Milleri)
    American Thoracic Society (ATS) – Washington DC
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Prudence Dy, Prem Shukla, Ajay Mathur
  • May 19-24, 2017 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) Metastasize to Lung and Gallbladder
    American Thoracic Society (ATS) Journal – Washington DC
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Ishan Lalani, M. Doraiswamy, M. Maniar
  • Apr 20-21, 2017 Severe Thrombocytopenia in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment With
    Hydroxychloroquine Alone
    CSCTR/MWAFMR – Chicago IL
    Muhammad Azharuddin, A.E. Brawer
  • Apr 20-21, 2017 Spontaneous Liver Hematoma: Rare Presentation of Preeclampsia
    CSCTR/MWAFMR – Chicago IL
    Rishi Raj, Muhammad Azharuddin, Rafael Benezera
  • Apr 20-21, 2017 Successful Management In Treatment-Refractory Cisplatin-Induced Hypomagnesemia
    CSCTR/MWAFMR – Chicago IL
    Muhammad Azharuddin, S. Huang, M. Doraiswamy, S. Goldberg, T. Shah
  • Apr 20-21, 2017 Azithromycin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Rare Case Report
    CSCTR/MWAFMR – Chicago IL
    Muhammad Azharuddin, R. Raj, I. Lalani, L.B. Munshi, P.C. Lee
  • Apr 20-21, 2017 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia With Chylothorax
    CSCTR/MWAFMR – Chicago IL
    Muhammad Azharuddin, D. Prudence, P. Shukla, P. Chandler
  • Apr 20-21, 2017 Vertebral Osteomyelitis By Streptococcus Constellatus
    CSCTR/MWAFMR – Chicago IL
    Muhammad Azharuddin, G. Bhagia, W. Ghali, S. Dwivedi
  • Apr 20-21, 2017 Ewing Sarcoma/PNET In The Uterus: A Rare Sighting
    CSCTR/MWAFMR – Chicago IL
    Muhammad Azharuddin, L. Kannan, R. Raj, D. Prudence, D. Sharon
  • Mar 2017 Statin-Induced Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy (SINAM)
    American College of Physicians (ACP) New Jersey Chapter – Elizabeth NJ
    Muhammad Azharuddin, Samrah Zaigham, Wael Ghali

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:

  • 2018-present American Cancer Society (ACS)
  • 2018-present American Society of Hematology (ASH)
  • 2018-present Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC)
  • 2014-present American College of Physicians (ACP)
  • 2014-present American Medical Association (AMA)
  • 2010-present Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC)

AWARDS & HONORS

  • June 2018 The Bernadette Weiss Memorial Award, 2nd Place – Monmouth Medical Center:
    “Improving Blood Transfusion Practices in a Community Hospital Setting: Our
    Experience with Real-Time Clinical Decision Support.”
  • June 2018 The Bernadette Weiss Memorial Award, 3rd Place – Monmouth Medical Center:
    “Anticoagulation after Gastrointestinal Bleed in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Physician
    Preferences and Outcomes at a Community Hospital.”
  • Apr 2017 Travel Trainee Award Winner – CSCTR/MWAFMR 2017 Meeting
    (http://www.csctr.org/annual-meeting/2017-annual-meeting/awards/awardees)
  • June 2017 Outstanding Performance Scholarship Award – Monmouth Medical Center
  • Apr 2016 House Staff Award – Monmouth Medical Center

LANGUAGES:

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Adrenal Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Malignant Hematology
    • Leukemia
    • Lymphoma
    • Multiple Myeloma
  • Sarcoma
  • Benin Hematology
    • Anemia
    • Platelets Disorder
    • Coagulation Disorder
    • Hemolytic Anemia
    • White Blood Cell Disorder
  • Gynecology
    • Ovarian
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Cervical Cancer
    • Vulvar Cancer
  • Genito Urinary Cancer
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Ureter Cancer
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urethral Cancer
    • Testicular Cancer
    • Penile Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer
  • Extra Intestinal Cancer
  • Hepatobiliary Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Brain Tumors
  • Lung Cancer
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Skin Cancer
    • Melanoma
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Anal Cancer
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