Hassan Azhari

Hassan Azhari, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor and gastroenterologist/hepatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He specializes in liver cancers, chronic liver disease, and acute liver complications, focusing on endoscopy, autoimmune/metabolic liver diseases, and public health aspects. His research emphasizes liver disease epidemiology and clinical outcomes in cancer patients.

Educations:

• MD - American University of Beirut
• Residency in Internal Medicine - University of Calgary
• Fellowship in Gastroenterology - University of Calgary
• Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology - Mayo Clinic

Research Interests: Dr. Azhari investigates liver cancer treatment outcomes, immunotherapy efficacy in hepatocellular carcinoma, and the epidemiology of liver diseases. He explores combination therapies (radiation/immunotherapy) and biomaterials in cancer treatment.

Awards:

• CASL Young Investigator Award (2019, 2020)
• EASL Young Investigator Award (2019)
• Levy/Thomson Award (2019)

Practice: Collaborates across departments to manage cancer patients with liver issues. Uses endoscopy for cancer prevention/diagnosis. Delivers care in a patient-centered environment with state-of-the-art technology.