Maurie Markman, MD – Senior Vice President of Clinical Affairs & National Director of Medical Oncology
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Early in his career, a mentor reminded Dr. Maurie Markman to approach the practice of medicine as a “people’s doctor.” This advice resonated with Dr. Markman, and he continues to carry it with him as he treats patients today.
A nationally-renowned oncologist, Dr. Markman is the Vice President of Patient Oncology Services and National Director of Medical Oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA).
“From the beginning of my career, I recognized the importance of practicing medicine as a ‘people’s doctor,’” says Dr. Markman. “All of my research and work has been motivated by the thought of giving patients every option to beat their disease.”
Dr. Markman has more than 20 years of experience in cancer treatment and gynecologic research at some of the country’s most recognized facilities. In June 2011, he received the esteemed American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Statesman Award. Presented annually, the Statesman Award recognizes individual ASCO members who have shown extraordinary volunteer service, dedication and commitment to ASCO, their hospital community and the patients they serve for at least 20 years.
Most recently, Dr. Markman served as the Vice President for Clinical Research and Chairman of the Department of Gynecologic Medical Oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Prior to that, Dr. Markman spent 11 years as Chairman of the Department of Hematology/Oncology and Director of the Taussig Cancer Center at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He also spent five years as Vice Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
A Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Markman is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He also holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Bioethics from the Department of Philosophy at Cleveland State University.
Dr. Markman began his undergraduate education at the University of Southern California, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and graduated summa cum laude. He went on to earn a medical degree from New York University School of Medicine.
Following medical school, Dr. Markman completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Bellevue Hospital-New York University Medical Center, where he was named Chief Resident in his final year. He then completed fellowship training in hematology and oncology at both the National Cancer Institute and Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. He also holds a master’s degree in health policy and management from New York University Graduate School of Public Administration.
Dedicated to finding new and innovative ways to treat cancer, Dr. Markman has published more than 250 peer-reviewed manuscripts, and more than 600 review articles, editorials, book chapters, letters and abstracts. He has also written or co-edited 10 books and served as an editorial board member on over 30 journals. He is currently the Editor in Chief of Current Oncology Reports.
Dr. Markman is regularly listed as one of the “Best Doctors in America” by Best Doctors, Inc., and one of “America’s Top Doctors” by Castle Connelly Medical Ltd. In 1999 he was recognized as the Lee and Jerome Burkons Research Chair in Oncology by the Cleveland Clinic.
He is widely regarded for his knowledge and expertise as a practicing clinical oncologist and is frequently asked to be a visiting professor and guest lecturer at universities and medical schools across the country.
Dr. Markman joined CTCA in September 2010. In addition to his national role within the organization, he also serves patients as a medical oncologist at CTCA at Eastern Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Markman says he was drawn to CTCA by the hospital’s patient-centered approach to cancer care and philosophy of treating the whole person, not just the disease. At CTCA, he treats patients as part of the Patient Empowered Care® model. This model gives patients more time and greater access to their dedicated care team, ensuring more responsive, personalized care.
Dr. Markman is a member of numerous professional organizations, including, but not limited to: the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Internal Medicine, the International Gynecologic Cancer Society, and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists.
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