Hematology/Oncology

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call 713.798.2500.
For more information, visit the Hematology/Oncology website at: http://www.bcm.edu/medicine/heme-onc/?PMID=0

The section of Hematology/Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, part of the Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine, offers expert, compassionate patient care for those suffering from cancer or a blood disorder. We also conduct leading-edge clinical and basic science research to advance the fight against these deadly diseases, and educate medical students, residents, fellows and faculty members in the areas of hematology and oncology.

Our patients benefit from accurate diagnosis, innovative treatment options and comprehensive care, delivered by oncologists and hematologists with extensive experience and training in a broad scope of cancers and blood disorders. We treat patients at The Methodist Hospital, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Ben Taub General Hospital and the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Administration Medical Center.

We continue to make valuable inroads into improved patient care through cancer research. Our patients have an opportunity to take part in the cancer discovery process through participation in clinical research trials aimed at expediting the transfer of laboratory findings to bedside therapies.


Our Services

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We offer expert diagnosis and treatment for a variety of hematological and oncological disorders. Baylor College of Medicine also offers the following specialized centers of expertise:

Our Physicians

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C. Kent Osborne, M.D., is professor of Medicine and Molecular and Cellular Biology, director of the Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center and the Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine and acting chief of the section of Hematology-Oncology at BCM. Clinically, Dr. Osborne is primarily interested in new treatment strategies, including the development and testing of new hormonal treatments for breast cancer and the development of gene therapy for treatment and prevention. He earned his medical degree at the University of Missouri Medical School in Columbia. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, and his fellowship in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD. Dr. Osborne is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, with a subspecialty of medical oncology.

Hematology

Clarence P. Alfrey Jr., M.D., is professor of Medicine in the section of Hematology/Medical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Alfrey specializes in hematology. His clinical interests include general hematology and iron metabolism. He is board certified in internal medicine and hematology. Dr. Alfrey earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed an internship in internal medicine at University Hospital School in Iowa City, Iowa, followed by a residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Foundation in Rochester, MN.

Mark M. Udden, M.D., is professor of Medicine and chief of Benign Hematology for the section of Hematology-Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine. He also serves as chief of Hematology Service at Ben Taub General Hospital. Dr. Udden specializes in benign hematology, including anemias, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, myeloproliferative disorders (including CML), thrombosis, and platelet disorders, and hematologic malignancies such as CLL, non-Hodgkin's and Hodgkin's lymphomas, and plasma cell dyscrasia. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in hematology. After completing his undergraduate degree in biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dr. Udden earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology at Baylor College of Medicine.

Oncology

Garrett R. Lynch, M.D., is professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Lynch specializes in medical oncology and medical education. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. Dr. Lynch earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Boston City Hospital followed by fellowship training in medical oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Frank E. Smith, M.D., is professor of Medicine in the section of Hematology/Medical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine. He specializes in medical oncology with clinical interests that include medical oncology, medical complications of malignancy, cancer chemotherapy and clinical pharmacology of cancer drugs. Dr. Smith is board certified in internal medicine and oncology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alberta College of Medicine, followed by an internship at Edmonton General Hospital in Alberta, Canada. Dr. Smith completed his residency and fellowship training in medical oncology at Baylor College of Medicine.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Appointments

To schedule an appointment, call 713.798.2500.

For More Information

Visit the Hematology-Oncology website: http://www.bcm.edu/medicine/heme-onc

Location

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Department of Medicine - Section of Hematology-Oncology
Baylor Clinic
6620 Main St.
12th Floor, Suite 1250
Houston, Texas 77030

This is my first visit to Baylor Clinic and I am very satisfied. I did not have to wait long to see the doctor. During my appointment she took her time, asking me questions. The employee at the front desk was very courteous and friendly.