Sawsan Rashdan, M.D.

Biography

Sawsan Rashdan, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a thoracic medical oncologist at the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. She specializes in the treatment of thoracic malignancies, including non–small cell lung cancer, with a clinical focus on targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and precision oncology.

Dr. Rashdan also serves as the Quality and Safety Officer for the Division of Hematology and Oncology, where she leads initiatives aimed at improving oncology care delivery, patient safety, and health outcomes across the cancer center. Her work focuses on advancing quality improvement strategies, optimizing care pathways, and enhancing multidisciplinary cancer care.

Dr. Rashdan has led multicenter clinical research investigating the role of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) combined with osimertinib as a first-line treatment strategy for patients with EGFR-mutated non–small cell lung cancer, exploring approaches to improve disease control and long-term outcomes.

In addition to her clinical and academic work, Dr. Rashdan is actively engaged in global oncology initiatives through the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), contributing to efforts aimed at strengthening oncology care systems and expanding access to cancer treatment in resource-limited settings.

She is deeply committed to mentorship and medical education and is actively involved in training fellows, residents, and medical students in thoracic oncology, quality improvement, and global oncology.

Personal Note

Outside of medicine, Dr. Rashdan enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and traveling.