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Oluchukwu E. Oluoha, M.D.

General Summary

Oluchukwu Oluoha, M.D., is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist who cares for patients with a wide range of hematologic and malignant conditions. Dr. Oluoha trained in general internal medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL, and then worked as an assistant professor of medicine at Meharry Medical College. During his time at Meharry, he received the Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care, awarded to physicians who go above and beyond best practices to deliver extraordinary care. He was also recognized by residents for superior teaching skills, winning the Outstanding Teaching Award. To pursue his passion for oncology, he subsequently completed fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. 

Prior to joining Texas Oncology, Dr. Oluoha worked at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, practicing medical oncology and hematology while training fellows, residents, and medical students. Dr. Oluoha has demonstrated a strong commitment to patient-centered care and medical education. He's also made significant research contributions which have been published in peer-reviewed journals and in roles as institutional principal investigator for several clinical trials including NCI cooperative group trials. Dr. Oluoha is committed to delivering high quality patient care, improving patient outcomes, and advancing clinical trials at Texas Oncology.  He currently sees patients at two locations in the Houston metro area, with access to multidisciplinary care including medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists, genetic risk and evaluation testing, and clinical trials.

Education

  • Fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology
    The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
  • Residency in Internal Medicine
    John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
  • Internship in Internal Medicine
    John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
  • Medical Doctorate
    University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Accolades & Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Society of Hematology
  • American College of Physicians
  • European Society for Medical Oncology
  • Texas Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Volunteer & Community Service Award, Salt Wagon Clinic at Meharry (2019)
  • Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Meharry Medical College (2017-2018)
  • Outstanding Teaching Award, Meharry Medical College (2017-2018)
  • First Place Poster Presentation, American College of Physician Tennessee Chapter Scientific Meeting (2017)

Community Service

  • Volunteer, Salt Wagon Clinic at Meharry, Nashville, TN 
  • Instructor, Learn English Ministry, Houston, TX

Research Interest

Dr. Oluoha has a special interest in precision oncology and biomarker-driven targeted therapies in advanced solid tumor and hematologic malignancies. He is actively working to improve access to clinical trials for patients in the community.