Alka Mallik, M.D.

Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology
Breast Cancer
Lymphoma

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Biography

Alka Mallik, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in hematology and oncology, especially lymphoma and lung, breast, and colon cancers.

Dr. Mallik earned her medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine. She gained advanced training through a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, serving as Chief Fellow.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in hematology and medical oncology, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2022.

She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.

Dr. Mallik has served as an investigator on several clinical trials, frequently delivered lectures on internal medicine topics for residents and medical students, and published peer-reviewed articles related to her areas of expertise.

As both a student and physician, Dr. Mallik has won several awards and grants. She speaks fluent Hindi.

Personal Note

Outside of work, Dr. Mallik enjoys travel and photography.

Education & Training

Medical School - UT Southwestern Medical School (2000-2004)
Internship - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2004-2005), Internal Medicine
Residency - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2005-2007), Internal Medicine
Fellowship - New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center (2007-2010), Hematology Oncology

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology

Honors & Awards

Fellow Travel Grant 2010, National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Cancer and Leukemia Group B Travel Award 2009, Weill Cornell Medical College
Chief Fellow 2009, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Department of Medicine 2009 Fellows Research Award 2009, Finalist, Weill Cornell Medical College
Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) Travel Award 2008, Weill Cornell Medical College
Rolland Robbins Award 2004, UT Southwestern Medical School

Books & Publications

Publications
- A patient with 'spontaneous' heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis after undergoing knee replacement.
  Mallik A, Carlson KB, DeSancho MT Blood coagulation & fibrinolysis : an international journal in haemostasis and thrombosis 2011 Jan 22 1
- Peri- and postoperative haematologic management in a patient with type 2 von Willebrand disease undergoing mitral valve replacement.
  Arnason JE, Mallik A, De Sancho M Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia 2011 Jan 17 1
- Reality of complementary and alternative medicine in lymphoma patients: hope, hype, or help?
  Mallik A, Leonard JP American journal of hematology 2009 Dec 84 12
- A purine scaffold Hsp90 inhibitor destabilizes BCL-6 and has specific antitumor activity in BCL-6-dependent B cell lymphomas.
  Cerchietti LC, Lopes EC, Yang SN, Hatzi K, Bunting KL, Tsikitas LA, Mallik A, Robles AI, Walling J, Varticovski L, Shaknovich R, Bhalla KN, Chiosis G, Melnick A Nature medicine 2009 Dec 15 12

Research

Breast cancer
Colon cancer
Hematologic malignancies (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma)
Hemostasis and thrombosis
Medical education

Clinical Focus

Breast Cancer
Lymphoma
Colon Cancer
Hematology and Oncology
Lung Cancer
Medical Oncology