Firas El Chaer, MD, is a hematology and medical oncology specialist, and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Virginia, Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center.
In addition to infectious diseases in immunocompromised patients with cancer, Dr. El Chaer specializes in hematologic malignancies and stem cell transplantation, and has been working on improving the outcomes for acute leukemias in adults by focusing on targeted therapies and overcoming resistance mechanisms.
Dr. El Chaer completed a dedicated fellowship in infectious diseases—in which he is board certified—at Baylor College of Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center joint program.
He is a recipient of the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society Award for role model physician teacher and excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion, and dedication to service.