Carlos H Barcenas

Dr. Carlos H Barcenas serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Breast Medical Oncology within MD Anderson's Division of Cancer Medicine, concurrently holding the leadership role of Associate Medical Director for Breast Cancer Survivorship. With over 25 years of institutional affiliation since 1999, his career spans epidemiological research, clinical oncology training, and specialized breast cancer care.

His educational foundation includes:

• M.D. from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota (1992)
• M.Sc. in Epidemiology from UT School of Public Health (2003)
• Internal Medicine Residency at Medical College of Georgia (2009)
• Hematology-Medical Oncology Fellowship at MD Anderson (2013)

Dr. Barcenas' work centers on breast cancer therapeutics, survivorship program development, and epidemiological outcomes research. His dual clinical-administrative role drives innovation in post-treatment care models, focusing on mitigating long-term treatment effects while optimizing quality of life. The Breast Cancer Survivorship program under his direction integrates oncology, rehabilitation, and psychosocial support services.

Through MD Anderson's clinical trials infrastructure, Dr. Barcenas contributes to therapeutic advancements while translating research into comprehensive survivorship care protocols. His epidemiology expertise informs population-level analysis of cancer outcomes, strengthening evidence-based survivorship practices.