Yunus Emre Tarhan

Yunus Emre Tarhan, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, affiliated with the Division of Hematology and Oncology. His clinical expertise focuses on acute care delivery in hospital medicine, hospital-based cancer care, patient education, and healthcare policy and equity. Dr. Tarhan holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and joined UT Southwestern in 2024.

Education:

• Medical Degree: Istanbul University
• Internal Medicine Residency: Salem Hospital (Mass General Brigham), Massachusetts
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: University of Chicago

Research Interests: Dr. Tarhan’s research emphasizes cancer biomarker discovery, genetic influences on cardiovascular disease, personalized oncology therapies, and tumor microenvironment dynamics. He has contributed to the book Cancer Science and presented findings at U.S. scientific conferences.

Professional Activities:

• Founder of a patient education and health delivery systems company
• Participant in health missions to Africa

Additional Notes: Engages in historical studies and online training programs outside professional duties.