Shifa Kanjwal, M.D.

Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology
Breast Medical Oncology

Biography

Shifa Kanjwal, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in breast medical oncology and has particular interest in cancer survivorship and promoting equity in cancer care.

Dr. Kanjwal earned her medical degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital and received advanced training through a hematology oncology fellowship at UT Southwestern, where she served as Chief Fellow.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2024.

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

Personal Note

When she’s not at work, Dr. Kanjwal enjoys exploring national parks, hiking, and traveling with her family.

Education & Training

Medical School - University of Toledo College of Medicine (2013-2017)
Residency - Yale New Haven Medical Center (2017-2020), Internal Medicine
Fellowship - UT Southwestern Medical Center (2021-2024), Hematology Oncology

Professional Associations & Affiliations

American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology

Honors & Awards

Recipient, Edith P. Mitchell Health Equity Travel Scholarship 2024, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group-American College of Radiology Imaging Network Cancer Group (ECOG-ACRIN)
Outstanding Achievement in Patient Care Award 2023, UT Southwestern Hematology Oncology Fellowship
Clinical Trial Award, 2022, 2023, UT Southwestern Hematology Oncology Fellowship
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2017

Research

Survivorship
Cardio-oncology
Health equity

Clinical Focus

Breast Medical Oncology

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