Ahad Athar, M.D.
Medical Oncology, Hematology
English, Spanish, Urdu
+1 (972) 542-8613
Overview
About
Ahad Athar, M.D., is board certified in hematology, internal medicine, and medical oncology. Oncology is a specialty with constant innovation and breakthroughs. Dr. Athar finds keeping up with this evolving body of knowledge is both challenging and exciting.
His initial approach to patient care is to explain a challenging and complicated diagnosis in a way that is understandable. The next step is to formulate a personalized plan rooted in evidence and supported by current guidelines. He finds that advising and guiding patients successfully through treatment and witnessing improved outcomes is very rewarding. He finds the relationships he builds with you and your family over time is significantly fulfilling.
Born and raised in a small town in North Carolina, he is an avid college basketball fan (Go Heels!). Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis and traveling with his family.
Experience
Education
Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Residency in Internal Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Medical Doctorate
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Memberships
- American Society of Hematology
Conditions
Condition
Anal Cancer
Targeted surgical solutions for anal cancer—focused on preserving function and supporting your recovery every step of the way.
Condition
Anemia
Comprehensive anemia care—diagnosis, treatment, and support to restore energy and improve quality of life.
Condition
Appendiceal Cancer
Specialized surgical care for appendiceal cancer—offering advanced treatment and support every step of the way.
Condition
Bladder Cancer
Texas Oncology offers specialized care and advanced treatments to diagnose, treat, and help patients manage bladder cancer.
Condition
Breast Cancer
Advanced breast cancer treatments and supportive care—delivered close to home across Texas.
Condition
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
CLL care from diagnosis through chemotherapy and supportive therapies—close to home.
Condition
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Targeted CML care with TKIs, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplant—personalized leukemia treatment, close to home.
Condition
Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in Texas, but the right medical care can save lives. Our physicians use the most advanced methods to diagnose and treat colon cancer. With locations across Texas, you don’t have to travel far to receive expert care.
Condition
Colon & Rectal Cancer
Comprehensive care for colon and rectal cancers—from screening and diagnosis to surgery and survivorship. Focused rectal cancer care with advanced treatments and coordinated support—from diagnosis through recovery.
Condition
Esophageal Cancer
Comprehensive esophageal cancer care—from advanced diagnostics to personalized treatment at every stage.
Condition
Gastric Cancer
Comprehensive gastric cancer care with advanced therapies, personalized plans, and support to improve outcomes and well-being.
Condition
Head and Neck Cancer
Precise surgery and coordinated care for head and neck cancers, including throat, oral, and salivary gland cancers.
Condition
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Comprehensive Hodgkin lymphoma care—from accurate diagnosis to advanced treatments—personalized and close to home.
Condition
Kidney Cancer
Targeted kidney cancer care with advanced treatments and personalized support—from diagnosis through survivorship.
Condition
Larynx Cancer
Voice-preserving larynx cancer care with advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment options for better outcomes.
Condition
Liver Cancer
Personalized liver cancer care—including HCC—with advanced treatment options and compassionate support close to home.
Condition
Leukemia
Complete leukemia care—from symptoms and diagnosis to personalized treatment—close to home at Texas Oncology.
Condition
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer care with surgery, chemo, and immunotherapy—personalized, close to home.
Condition
Lymphoma
Specialized lymphoma surgery for diagnosis and treatment—focused on effective care and better outcomes.
Condition
Melanoma
Leading melanoma care—from early detection to advanced treatment—tailored to your goals.
Condition
Mesothelioma
Dedicated mesothelioma care with advanced treatments to diagnose, treat, and help manage the disease.
Condition
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Personalized care to manage stage IV breast cancer—from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment.
Condition
Multiple Myeloma
Comprehensive care for multiple myeloma—from diagnosis to immunotherapy and stem cell transplant—close to home.
Condition
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Complete MDS care—from diagnosis to drug therapy, stem cell transplant, and supportive care—close to home.
Condition
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
Close-to-home care for myeloproliferative neoplasms—phlebotomy, targeted therapy, and stem cell transplant.
Condition
Ovarian Cancer
Specialized ovarian cancer care with advanced surgery, therapies, and ongoing support—close to home.
Condition
Pancreatic Cancer
Tailored pancreatic cancer care—advanced diagnosis, leading treatments, and coordinated support at every stage.
Condition
Penile Cancer
Specialized surgical care for penile cancer—focused on effective treatment, preservation, and compassionate support.
Condition
Primary Peritoneal Mesotheliaoma
Specialized surgery for primary peritoneal mesothelioma—focused on advanced treatment and improved quality of life.
Condition
Prostate Cancer
All-stage prostate cancer care with leading-edge treatments—available at locations across Texas.
Condition
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Personalized rectal cancer care with advanced surgical techniques for better outcomes and faster recovery.
Condition
Renal Cancer
Advanced kidney cancer care—diagnosis, precise surgery, and ongoing support for renal cell carcinoma.
Condition
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Cancer Surgery
Comprehensive surgical care for stomach cancer, focused on advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans.
Condition
Testicular Cancer
Specialized testicular cancer care with advanced treatments—from diagnosis through survivorship.
Condition
Urologic Cancers
Innovative surgical solutions for kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers—focused on preserving health and quality of life.
Condition
Urothelial Cancer
Innovative treatments for bladder and urinary tract cancers—focused on preserving function and improving outcomes.
Services
Service
Precision Medicine
Personalized approach using genetic, environmental, and lifestyle data to tailor prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for each individual.
Treatment
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy with the latest medications, delivered by oncologists with decades of experience and a focus on minimizing side effects.
Treatment
Immunotherapy
Boost your immune system to fight cancer with advanced immunotherapy, including CAR-T and checkpoint inhibitors.
Treatment
Infusion Therapy
Comfortable outpatient infusion care for cancer and chronic conditions—skilled teams with advanced safety protocols.
Locations
Locations
Overview
About
Ahad Athar, M.D., is board certified in hematology, internal medicine, and medical oncology. Oncology is a specialty with constant innovation and breakthroughs. Dr. Athar finds keeping up with this evolving body of knowledge is both challenging and exciting.
His initial approach to patient care is to explain a challenging and complicated diagnosis in a way that is understandable. The next step is to formulate a personalized plan rooted in evidence and supported by current guidelines. He finds that advising and guiding patients successfully through treatment and witnessing improved outcomes is very rewarding. He finds the relationships he builds with you and your family over time is significantly fulfilling.
Born and raised in a small town in North Carolina, he is an avid college basketball fan (Go Heels!). Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis and traveling with his family.
Experience
Education
Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Residency in Internal Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Medical Doctorate
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Memberships
- American Society of Hematology
Conditions
Condition
Anal Cancer
Targeted surgical solutions for anal cancer—focused on preserving function and supporting your recovery every step of the way.
Condition
Anemia
Comprehensive anemia care—diagnosis, treatment, and support to restore energy and improve quality of life.
Condition
Appendiceal Cancer
Specialized surgical care for appendiceal cancer—offering advanced treatment and support every step of the way.
Condition
Bladder Cancer
Texas Oncology offers specialized care and advanced treatments to diagnose, treat, and help patients manage bladder cancer.
Condition
Breast Cancer
Advanced breast cancer treatments and supportive care—delivered close to home across Texas.
Condition
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
CLL care from diagnosis through chemotherapy and supportive therapies—close to home.
Condition
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Targeted CML care with TKIs, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplant—personalized leukemia treatment, close to home.
Condition
Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in Texas, but the right medical care can save lives. Our physicians use the most advanced methods to diagnose and treat colon cancer. With locations across Texas, you don’t have to travel far to receive expert care.
Condition
Colon & Rectal Cancer
Comprehensive care for colon and rectal cancers—from screening and diagnosis to surgery and survivorship. Focused rectal cancer care with advanced treatments and coordinated support—from diagnosis through recovery.
Condition
Esophageal Cancer
Comprehensive esophageal cancer care—from advanced diagnostics to personalized treatment at every stage.
Condition
Gastric Cancer
Comprehensive gastric cancer care with advanced therapies, personalized plans, and support to improve outcomes and well-being.
Condition
Head and Neck Cancer
Precise surgery and coordinated care for head and neck cancers, including throat, oral, and salivary gland cancers.
Condition
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Comprehensive Hodgkin lymphoma care—from accurate diagnosis to advanced treatments—personalized and close to home.
Condition
Kidney Cancer
Targeted kidney cancer care with advanced treatments and personalized support—from diagnosis through survivorship.
Condition
Larynx Cancer
Voice-preserving larynx cancer care with advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment options for better outcomes.
Condition
Liver Cancer
Personalized liver cancer care—including HCC—with advanced treatment options and compassionate support close to home.
Condition
Leukemia
Complete leukemia care—from symptoms and diagnosis to personalized treatment—close to home at Texas Oncology.
Condition
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer care with surgery, chemo, and immunotherapy—personalized, close to home.
Condition
Lymphoma
Specialized lymphoma surgery for diagnosis and treatment—focused on effective care and better outcomes.
Condition
Melanoma
Leading melanoma care—from early detection to advanced treatment—tailored to your goals.
Condition
Mesothelioma
Dedicated mesothelioma care with advanced treatments to diagnose, treat, and help manage the disease.
Condition
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Personalized care to manage stage IV breast cancer—from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment.
Condition
Multiple Myeloma
Comprehensive care for multiple myeloma—from diagnosis to immunotherapy and stem cell transplant—close to home.
Condition
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Complete MDS care—from diagnosis to drug therapy, stem cell transplant, and supportive care—close to home.
Condition
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
Close-to-home care for myeloproliferative neoplasms—phlebotomy, targeted therapy, and stem cell transplant.
Condition
Ovarian Cancer
Specialized ovarian cancer care with advanced surgery, therapies, and ongoing support—close to home.
Condition
Pancreatic Cancer
Tailored pancreatic cancer care—advanced diagnosis, leading treatments, and coordinated support at every stage.
Condition
Penile Cancer
Specialized surgical care for penile cancer—focused on effective treatment, preservation, and compassionate support.
Condition
Primary Peritoneal Mesotheliaoma
Specialized surgery for primary peritoneal mesothelioma—focused on advanced treatment and improved quality of life.
Condition
Prostate Cancer
All-stage prostate cancer care with leading-edge treatments—available at locations across Texas.
Condition
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Personalized rectal cancer care with advanced surgical techniques for better outcomes and faster recovery.
Condition
Renal Cancer
Advanced kidney cancer care—diagnosis, precise surgery, and ongoing support for renal cell carcinoma.
Condition
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Cancer Surgery
Comprehensive surgical care for stomach cancer, focused on advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans.
Condition
Testicular Cancer
Specialized testicular cancer care with advanced treatments—from diagnosis through survivorship.
Condition
Urologic Cancers
Innovative surgical solutions for kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers—focused on preserving health and quality of life.
Condition
Urothelial Cancer
Innovative treatments for bladder and urinary tract cancers—focused on preserving function and improving outcomes.
Services
Service
Precision Medicine
Personalized approach using genetic, environmental, and lifestyle data to tailor prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for each individual.
Treatment
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy with the latest medications, delivered by oncologists with decades of experience and a focus on minimizing side effects.
Treatment
Immunotherapy
Boost your immune system to fight cancer with advanced immunotherapy, including CAR-T and checkpoint inhibitors.
Treatment
Infusion Therapy
Comfortable outpatient infusion care for cancer and chronic conditions—skilled teams with advanced safety protocols.
Locations
Locations
