Navid Sadeghi

Navid Sadeghi, M.D., M.S.P.H., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in breast cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma care. He serves as Chief of the Cancer Program at Parkland Health & Hospital System and Assistant Director of Clinical Investigation for the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Sadeghi holds affiliations with UT Southwestern since 2013 and multiple professional organizations including the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Education:

• M.D.: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
• Residency: Internal Medicine, McGovern Medical School (UTHealth Houston)
• Fellowship: Hematology-Oncology, UT Southwestern (served as Chief Fellow)
• M.S.P.H.: Epidemiology, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston

Research Interests: Focuses on improving cancer care delivery systems, addressing healthcare disparities, and optimizing patient outcomes in oncology. His work bridges clinical practice with population health through epidemiological methodologies.

Awards:

• 2016 Eugene P. Frenkel Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award (Division of Hematology-Oncology)

Administrative Roles: Leads cancer program operations at Parkland Hospital and oversees clinical research coordination between Parkland and UT Southwestern's cancer center. Actively participates in institutional committees and professional society initiatives.