Gabriel Lopez, M.D.
Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine
About Dr. Gabriel Lopez
Dr. Lopez is an Associate Professor and Medical Director of the Integrative Medicine Center at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in the Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation, & Integrative Medicine. His primary clinical focus is conducting integrative oncology consultations in the Integrative Medicine Center. Dr. Lopez received his medical degree from the Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He received training in Internal Medicine at The University of Texas at Houston Medical School. Following his residency, Dr. Lopez completed a fellowship in Palliative Care and Symptom Control at MD Anderson and then a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Lopez is fluent in Spanish, and has clinical interest in the areas of integrative oncology, supportive care and symptom assessment.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX
Associate Professor, Palliative, Rehabilitation, & Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Center, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Section Chief, Integrative Medicine Center, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX
Associate Professor, Palliative, Rehabilitation, & Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2004 | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, US, Medicine, MD |
| 2000 | Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, Biology, AB |
Postgraduate Training
| 2008-2011 | Clinical Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina |
| 2007-2008 | Clinical Fellowship, Palliative Care and Symptom Control, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2004-2007 | Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2026 | Basic Life Support |
| 2024 | Georgia Composite Medical Board |
| 2024 | Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners |
| 2024 | Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure |
| 2024 | Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure |
| 2024 | Arizona Board of Medical Examiners |
| 2024 | Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners |
| 2024 | Washington State Department of Health |
| 2024 | Alabama Board of Medical Examiners |
| 2021 | Florida Board of Medicine |
| 2015 | Drug Enforcement Agency |
| 2012 | American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology |
| 2010 | American Board of Internal Medicine - Hospice & Palliative Medicine |
| 2009 | American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine |
| 2008 | Texas Medical Board License |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2019
Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2019
Assistant Professor, General Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2019
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Integrative Medicine Program Site-Director, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2026 - Present
Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Center, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - Present
Section Chief, Integrative Medicine Center, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - Present
Education Coordinator, Section of Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - Present
Patient Safety/Quality representative, Integrative Medicine Section, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - Present
Other Professional Positions
Advisory Board, University of Calgary, Alberta Complementary Therapy and Integrative Oncology Centre, Alberta, Canada, 2018 - Present
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Working Group, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Advisory Board Member, Faculty Vitality & Engagement Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - 2025
Member, Nutrition Working Group, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Physical Activity Working Group, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Committee Member, Faculty Health and Well Being Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2019
Committee Member, Medical Records Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2025
Co-Chair, Integrative Health Initiative, Duncan Family Institute, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - Present
Epic Officer, Section of Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Editorial Activities
Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reports, 2023 - Present
Co-Editor, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Integrative Medicine Program Handbook, 2023 - Present
Editorial Board, NCI PDQ Cancer Information Summaries: Integrative, Alternative, and Complementary Therapies, 2017 - 2025
Co-Editor, Integrative Medicine Center Monthly Newsletter, UT MDACC, 2015 - 2025
Honors & Awards
| 2026 - Present | Fellow of Society for Integrative Oncology (FSIO), Society of Integrative Oncology (SIO) |
| 2016 | Perspectives in Clinical Cancer Prevention Distinguished Educator Award, UT MD Anderson |
| 2013 | Apple Award, Patient Education MD Anderson Cancer Center |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2026. Complementary, Alternative, & Integrative Medicine: Herbs/supplements, healthy living and symptom management. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Integrative Medicine Humanizing Care. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Integrative Oncology: Setting the Standard and Shaping the Future. Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Complementary, Alternative, & Integrative Medicine: About Supplements & More. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. Integrative Oncology: Now in Every Guideline, What’s the Next Move?. Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. Integrative Medicine in Oncology: Supporting Health during Illness. Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. The Ever-Expanding Integrative Medicine Evidence-Base. Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2023. Integrative Oncology. Conference. Gastroenterology Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Integrative Oncology. Conference. West Houston Location, US.
- 2023. Integrative Medicine. Conference. Gynecologic Oncology Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Integrative Medicine in Oncology: Supporting Health during Illness. Conference. University of Texas Houston. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. Harmony and Health: Mind-Body Interventions. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. Integrative Oncology & the Cancer Journey: An Evidence Informed Roadmap. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Integrative Oncology in Clinical Practice. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Clinical Practice of Integrative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Framework. Conference. UT Health. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Patient Experience. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Panelist, GAP, New Frontiers – Leading Inspired Cancer Care. Conference. Global Academic Programs. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Introduction to Integrative Oncology. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Integrative Medicine. Invited. UT Health. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Integrative Medicine in the Time of COVID-19: Trying to Dance in the Puddles of a Rainy Day. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. What Should I know about: Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care?. Conference. University of Texas at Houston Medical School. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care: Bridging Research and Clinical Practice. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Communicating with Patients Regarding Herbs & Supplements: An Integrative Oncology Approach. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Evidence-informed Clinical Care Pathways in Integrative Oncology: The Next Frontier. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Integrative Oncology: Non-pharmacologic approaches for pain management. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Non-pharmacologic Alternatives to Opioid Pain Management: What’s the Evidence. Conference. 3rd Interdisciplinary Pain and Opioid Crisis Seminar. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Incorporating Integrative Therapies into Conventional Cancer Care. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Integrative Medicine. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Wellness Series: An Integrative Oncology Approach to Supporting a Healthy Immune System. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Integrative oncology in Supportive Care: evidence-informed and patient-centered. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Integrative Oncology in Supportive Care: What have we learned (and where are we going)?. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Understanding Oncology and Integrative Medicine: Evidence informed practice and communication. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Integrative Medicine Approach to Pain and Symptom Management. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Integrative Medicine at MD Anderson: Enhancing the value proposition for all stakeholders. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Integrative Oncology: Introducing our model of care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Exercise Consultation Service at the Integrative Medicine Center. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Supportive Health for Breast Cancer Patients. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Integrative Oncology in Clinical Practice. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Understanding Oncology and Integrative Medicine: Evidence informed practice and communication. Conference. UT MD Anderson. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Enhancing Health During and After Cancer Care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Integrative Medicine & Cancer Care: Improving Health Outcomes. Conference. MD Anderson. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Integrative Medicine Approach During Cancer Rehabilitation. Conference. TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Incorporating Integrative Therapies into Conventional Cancer Care. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Integrated Approach To Women’s Cancers: Lifestyle factors to promote health during and after treatment. Conference. Rice University Graduate School of Business. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care for Medical Oncologists. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Integrative Medical in Cancer Care for Primary Care. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Developing an Integrative Oncology Care Plan. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Oncology & Communication: An Integrative Approach. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center: Integrative Medicine Program. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Integrative Medicine Program: How A Cancer Patient Can Benefit. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center: Integrative Medicine Program. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Integrative Medicine & Melanoma: Lifestyle factors to promote health during and after treatment. Conference. University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Developing and Integrative Medicine Care Plan for the Cancer Patient. Conference. TIRR Memorial Hermann. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Herbs and Drugs: What’s the Difference?. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center: 10th Annual Training Conference for Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, and Mind-Body/Yoga Teachers. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Hot Flashes/ Fatigue/ Mood. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center: 10th Annual Training Conference for Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, and Mind-Body/Yoga Teachers. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Integrative Medicine Center Overview. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center Integrative Medicine Program. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Integrative Medicine and Cancer Care. Conference. Texas Club of Internists. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Integrative Medicine and your health after cancer” (Spanish). Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. General Orientation: Integrative Medicine Center Overview. Conference. Baylor LACE. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Update on the Inpatient Integrative Oncology Consultation Service. Conference. Department of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2013. Living the Anticancer Life – The Mind-Body Connection. Conference. Indian American Cancer Network. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Integrative Medicine Center Overview. Conference. Integrative Medicine Program Workshop. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. General Orientation: Integrative Medicine Center Overview. Conference. Baylor LACE. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Integrative Medicine Program Interview. Conference. Seoul Korea Broadcast System. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Integrative Medicine Center Overview- Transition from Place of Wellness to Clinic status. Conference. The Learning Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Neuropathy and Massage. Conference. Integrative Medicine Research Club. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. General Orientation: Integrative Medicine Center Overview. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Active Albuterol or Placebo, Sham Acupuncture or No Intervention in Asthma. Conference. Integrative Medicine Journal Club. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Panel Discussion. Conference. The Houston Hispanic Forum Annual Career & Education Day. Houston, TX, US.
- 2008. Enhancing Communication Skills at the End of Life. Conference. University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2008. Role of Supportive Care: Patient with Advanced Cancer. Conference. University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2023. Enhancing Quality of Life During Cancer Treatment: An Evidence-Informed Approach. Conference. Living Beyond Cancer Patient Education Event. Corpus Christie, TX, US.
- 2023. Integrative Oncology: A Team Based Approach to a Health & Lifestyle Counseling. Conference. University of Texas Health San Antonio. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2022. Developing an Integrative Medicine Care Plan. Conference. MDACC TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Symposium. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2015. "What does my diagnosis mean" Developing an Integrative Oncology Care Plan. Conference. Katherine's Breakfast for Survivors. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2015. Celebrating US...And our commitment to quality care: An Integrative Medicine Perspective. Conference. Nurse Week, US.
- 2014. General Orientation: Integrative Medicine Center Overview. Conference. Baylor LACE.
- 2013. Integrative Medicine and Services Provided. Conference. Myeloma Support Group- American Cancer Society. Sugarland, TX, US.
- 2012. Integrative Medicine in Oncology. Conference. Sugarland Regional Care Center. Sugarland, TX, US.
- 2012. Overview of the Integrative Medicine Program at MD Anderson. Conference. 2012 Japanese Medical Exchange Program, US.
- 2010. Symptom Assessment in Sickle Cell Disease. Conference. Eastern Area Health Education Conference. Greenville, NC, US.
- 2010. Implementation of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) in an Adult Sickle Cell Outpatient Clinic: A Pilot Study. Conference. Brody School of Medicine, US.
National Presentations
- 2026. Integrative Oncology Clinical Framework for Lifestyle Modification & Symptom Management. Invited. National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Chicago, Illinois, US.
- 2025. Association of hospitals' organizational characteristics and market factors offering integrative medicine services to adult cancer patients. Poster. ASCO Quality Care Symposium. Chicago, Illinois, US.
- 2024. Survey of US Ayurveda Professionals Regarding Their Work with People with Cancer. Conference. National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA, US.
- 2024. Integrating Obesity Screening and Management in Cancer Survivorship Care. Conference. 2024 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, US.
International Presentations
- 2026. Integrative Medicine Strategies for management of pain, anxiety and fatigue. Invited. Bogotá, CO.
- 2026. The development and sustainability of an integrative oncology and supportive care program. Invited. Chris Obrien Lifehouse Symposium. Camperdown, AU.
- 2026. Shaping the Future of Integrative Oncology in Supportive Cancer Care Through Research and Implementation: From Evidence to Routine Care in Integrative Oncology. Invited. MASCC-SIO Pre-Conference Workshop. Melbourne, AU.
- 2026. Paving the way to Integrative Oncology (IO): Essentials for Integration into Clinical Practice - Results of an Educational Workshop. Invited. MASCC 2026 Annual Conference. Melbourne, AU.
- 2026. Integrative Oncology Implementation: Physician and Service Lead Perspectives. Invited. National Integrative Oncology and Wellbeing in Supportive Cancer Care Symposium Moving the field forward, together. Melbourne, AU.
- 2026. Contribution of integrative oncology to symptom management. Invited. Buenos Aires, AR.
- 2026. Artificial Intelligence (AI) text-based Nutrition Assistant (InaⓇ) for Nutrition Support in Breast Cancer Survivors: Preliminary Analysis Update. Invited. 2026 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health. Salt Lake City, US.
- 2026. Integrative Oncology as Part of Whole Health Care for Cancer Patients & their Families. Invited. St. Jude–VIVA Survivorship Series, SG.
- 2025. Artificial Intelligence text-based Nutrition Assistant for Nutrition Support in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Preliminary Analysis. Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) Annual Conference 2025. Boston, US.
- 2025. Paving the way to Integrative Oncology: Essentials for Integration into Clinical Practice. Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) Annual Conference, Pre-Conference workshop. Boston, US.
- 2025. How does Integrative Medicine improve the quality of life of people with cancer?. Invited. Santiago, CL.
- 2024. Integrating acupuncture into postoperative pain management in cancer patients undergoing open abdominal surgery: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Invited. Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) 2024 Annual Meeting. Costa Mesa, US.
- 2024. Developing a conversation guide and training workshop to address misinformation about cancer care: preliminary results of a quality improvement project. Invited. Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) 2024 Annual Meeting. Costa Mesa, US.
- 2024. Establishing an Integrative Oncology Service: Barriers and Opportunities. Invited. Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) 2024 Annual Meeting. Costa Mesa, US.
- 2024. Preliminary Outcomes from a Telehealth Physical Therapy Intervention in a Lifestyle Modification Program (IM FIT). Invited. SIO 2024. Costa Mesa, US.
- 2024. Supportive Cancer Care: Role of Integrative Oncology & Cancer Rehabilitaion. Invited. Oncology Grand Rounds. Geneva, CH.
- 2024. Implementing Evidence-based Integrative Oncology to Optimize Cancer Prevention and Control: Role of Educational Programs. Invited. World Cancer Congress 2024. Geneva, CH.
- 2024. Developing a conversation guide and training workshop to address misinformation about cancer care: preliminary results of a quality improvement project. Invited. World Cancer Congress 2024. Geneva, CH.
- 2024. An Integrative medicine approach to pain management: our experience in the cancer care setting. Invited. Joint meeting 2024 Palliative Psycho-Oncology Care, JP.
- 2024. Integrative Medicine & Symptom Management: Our Cancer Model. Invited. Institutional Grand Rounds. Hamamatsu, JP.
- 2024. The Effects of Yoga Therapy (YT) Consultations for Alleviating Symptom Burden in Inpatient Cancer Care. Conference. 2024 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health. Cleveland, US.
- 2023. How does Integrative Medicine improve the quality of life of people with cancer?. Invited. Chilean Society for Lifestyle Medicine International Congress. Santiago, CL.
- 2023. Integrative Oncology: Evidence-Based Use of Complementary Health Approaches. Invited. LUNGevity's virtual International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference.
- 2023. Healthy Lifestyle Screening in the Breast Cancer Center: Creating Institutional Infrastructure to Systematically Support Lifestyle Interventions in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients. Invited. Society of Integrative Oncology (SIO) 2023 Annual Meeting.
- 2023. Feasibility of dietary magnesium replacement for prevention of hypomagnesemia in ovarian cancer patients receiving carboplatin chemotherapy. Invited. Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) 2023 Annual Meeting.
- 2023. Integrative Medicine and Pain Management: Clinical Care Strategies. Invited. Palliative Care & Pan Management Program Colombian Association of Palliative Care. Bogota, CO.
- 2023. General concepts of integrative oncology and the potential role of natural products in cancer care. Invited. Development of Alternative Cancer Therapies (Generación de Alternativas Terapéuticas en Cáncer). Bogota, CO.
- 2023. Research and evidence-based integrative oncology for cancer prevention treatment and side effect management: Integrative Oncology clinical practice as a model for clinical research. Invited. The International Course on Integrative Oncology. Bogotá, CO.
- 2023. Integrative Oncology: A Model for Clinical Research. Invited. Bogotá, CO.
- 2023. Potential role of improving cancer research: cancer prevention, treatment, and survival, as well as daily practice in Colombia and other Latin American and Caribbean Countries. Panelist. The International Course on Integrative Oncology. Bogotá, CO.
- 2023. How to implement a lifestyle program from the beginning? The keys to success. Invited. Family Medicine Unit of the Internal Medicine Department and the Continuing Education and Agreements Unit of the Academic Development and Research Department of Clínica Alemana. Santiago, CL.
- 2023. How Integrative Medicine supports the treatment and improves the quality of life of patients. Invited. Institutional Grand Rounds. Puebla, MX.
- 2022. Integrative Medicine: A Laboratory for Clinical Investigation. Invited. Mexican Society of Oncology (SMEO). Mexico City, MX.
- 2022. Developing an integrative oncology program: a team based approach. Invited. Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Network: The IRST - AUSL Romagna Strategy to Fight Cancer. Forli, IT.
- 2022. An Integrative Oncology Framework for Discussions Regarding Nutrition & Supplements. Invited. Food - Derived NHPs in Health and Disease, CA.
- 2021. Integrative Oncology Clinical Practice Implementation: Our Experience. Invited. World Summit Traditional Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) 2021, PE.
- 2021. Cancer Symptom Management and Patient reported outcomes: An integrative Oncology Practice Model:. Invited. German Oncology Center, CY.
- 2021. Clinical Practice of Integrative Oncology: From diagnosis through survivorship. Invited. Mexico National Cancer Institute (Institutional Oncology Grand Rounds ). Mexico City, MX.
Formal Peers
- 2025. Introduction to Research Opportunities Seminar: Integrative Medicine Research Opportunities at MD Anderson. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2022. Integrative Oncology Care Planning: Diet & Lifestyle Factors. Visiting, US.
- 2021. Integrative Oncology Clinical Practice & Research. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Discussing Integrative Medicine with your patients: Focus on Herbs and Supplements. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Integrative Oncology Practice Model at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Visiting, US.
- 2020. Introduction to Integrative Medicine. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Complementary & Integrative Medicine: Supporting Health During & After Cancer Care. Invited. Mineola, NY, US.
- 2018. Role of Integrative Therapies in Oncologic Supportive Care: An Evidence-Informed Model of Care. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Integrative Medicine in Oncology Care Delivery: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Supporting Health. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Patient reported outcomes in Integrative Oncology: Our model of care. Invited. Sydney, AU.
- 2018. Role of self-reported outcomes in Integrative Oncology Care and Research: Our Experience. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Achieving Optimal Health During and After Cancer: An Integrative Oncology Approach. Invited. Santiago, CL.
- 2016. Developing an Integrative Oncology Care Plan: Evidence-informed decision making and patient reported outcomes. Invited. Louisville, KY, US.
- 2016. “Integrative oncology in clinical practice". Invited. Winston-Salem, NC, US.
- 2015. Integrative Oncology: An evidence based approach to Integrative Cancer Care. Invited. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2013. Integrative Medicine in Oncology- Summary of Integrative Medicine. Invited. Greensboro, NC, US.
- 2010. Symptom Assessment in Sickle Cell Disease. Invited. Greenville, NC, US.
- 2010. Enhancing Communication Skills. Invited. Greenville, NC, US.
- 2010. Enhancing Communication Skills: What do I Say?. Invited. Greenville, NC, US.
- 2008. Evaluating the Role of Genotype in Tamoxifen Therapy for Breast Cancer. Invited. Greenville, NC, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2015 - 2019 |
| Title: | Randomized-Controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS) |
| Funding Source: | Gateway for Cancer Research |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | A-6042277236 |
| Date: | 2013 - 2017 |
| Title: | A Pilot Study of Massage to Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Institutional Research Grant |
| Role: | PI |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Ajani S, Hearld KR, Niranjan SJ, Hall A, Lopez G, Borkowski N. Association of Hospitals' Organizational Characteristics and Market Factors Offering Integrative Medicine Services to Adult Patients With Cancer. JCO Oncol Pract 22(4):639-647, 2026. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 41289555.
- Mallaiah S, Ramondetta L, Morse M, Narayanan S, Rigert J, Wagner R, Cusimano A, Azeez B, Pal C, Lopez G, Cohen L. The effect of yoga therapy consultations on symptom burden in inpatient cancer care: a retrospective observational study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Stylianou, K, Zamboglou, C, Nicolaou, A, Contopoulos, G, Lopez, G. Symphony of Strength: Music and Integrative Oncology in the Management of Glioblastoma. Current Psychiatry Reports 27(10):535-538, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40751868.
- Christie AJ, Powers C, Cohen L, Cusimano A, Wagner R, Nelson M, Narayanan S, Lopez G. Lifestyle modification program (IM Healthy) for cancer survivors: Implementation of a reimbursable telehealth group program during the COVID‑19 pandemic. Support Care Cancer, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39912954.
- Brehm CA, Christie AJ, Cohen L, Lilly S, Powers-James C, Lopez G. Physical Therapy as Part of a Telehealth Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Modification Program (IM FIT): Preliminary Outcomes and Program Feedback From Cancer Survivors. Integr Cancer Ther. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39497653.
- Bao T, Lopez G, Crudup T, Lopez AM, Paller CJ, Gowin K, Mehta A, Witt CM, Zick SM, Balneaves LG. Advancing Integrative Oncology: The Society for Integrative Oncology Education Committee's Journey and Vision. J Integr Complement Med 30(10):910-912, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39180433.
- Ben-Arye E, Lopez G, Rassouli M, Ortiz M, Cramer H, Samuels N. Cross-Cultural Patient Counseling and Communication in the Integrative Medicine Setting: Respecting the Patient's Health Belief Model of Care. Curr Psychiatry Rep. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39017910.
- Ben-Arye E, Lopez G, Rassouli M, Ortiz M, Cramer H, Samuels N. Cross‑Cultural Patient Counseling and Communication in the Integrative Medicine Setting: Respecting the Patient's Health Belief Model of Care. Current Psychiatry Reports, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Liu, W, Meyer, LA, Morse, M, Li, Y, Song, J, Engle, R, Lopez, G, Narayanan, S, Soliman, PT, Ramondetta, LM, Bruera, E, Cohen, L. Dietary Magnesium Replacement for Prevention of Hypomagnesemia in Patients with Ovarian Cancer Receiving Carboplatin-Based Chemotherapy. JCO Oncology Practice 20(4):517-524, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38301188.
- Lacey J, Hutson A, Lopez G, Vozmediano J, Lam C, Narayanan S, Lu W, Wolf U, Subbiah I, Richard P, Lopez A, Rao S, Frenkel M. Establishing an Integrative Oncology Service: Essential Aspects of Program Development. Curr Oncol Rep:200-211, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38358637.
- Powers-James C, Morse M, Narayanan S, Ramondetta L, Lopez G, Wagner R, Cohen L. Integrative Oncology Approaches to Reduce Recurrence of Disease and Improve Survival. Current Oncology Reports, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38180690.
- Gupta E, Lopez G, Narayanan S, Tennison JM, Elahi I, de Moraes AR, Fellman BM, Bruera E. Frequency and Characteristics of Integrative Oncology Referrals for Patients With Cancer Receiving Inpatient Rehabilitation. Integr Cancer Ther, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39498495.
- Christie, AJ, Lopez, G, Nguyen, CH, Chen, M, Li, Y, Cohen, L, Delgado Guay, MO. “A Pain Deep in Your Soul (Being) that is Not Physical:” Assessing Spiritual Pain in Integrative Oncology Consultations. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 65(6):562-569, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36804423.
- Tanco, KC, Lopez, G, Koyyalagunta, D, Fellman, B, Halm, J, Ignatius, JJ, Bruera, E. Comparison of Health Care Providers Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol in the Management of Pain and Other Symptoms in Cancer Patients. Journal of palliative medicine 26(4):539-543, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36576904.
- Lopez, G, Chaoul, MA, Warneke, C, Christie, AJ, Powers-James, C, Liu, W, Narayanan, S, Delgado Guay, MO, Li, Y, Bruera, E, Cohen, L. Self-administered Meditation Application Intervention for Cancer Patients With Psychosocial Distress. Integrative cancer therapies 22, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36680352.
- Narayanan, S, Liu, W, Lopez, G, Fellman, B, Reddy, AS, Subbiah, IM, Cohen, L, Bruera, E. Practice Patterns on the Incorporation of Integrative Medicine Into the Oncologic Care of Patients With Cancer. Integrative cancer therapies 22, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37978821.
- Lopez, G, Eng, C, Overman, MJ, Ramirez, DL, Liu, W, Beinhorn, C, Sumler, P, Prinsloo, S, Li, Y, Chen, M, Bruera, E, Cohen, L. A randomized pilot study of oncology massage to treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Scientific reports 12(1), 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36348045.
- Mallaiah S, Narayanan S, Wagner R, Cohen C, Christie A, Bruera E, Lopez G, Cohen L. Yoga Therapy in Cancer Care via Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sage Journals. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36510480.
- Powers-James C, Christie A, Narayanan S, Liu W, Gomez T, Cohen L, Lopez G. Frequencies and predictors of health psychology referrals after integrative oncology consultation. Supportive Care in Cancer 30(8):6963 - 6972, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35545723.
- Mao JJ, Pillai GG, Andrade CJ, Ligibel JA, Basu P, Cohen L, Khan IA, Mustian KM, Puthiyedath R, Dhiman KS, Lao L, Ghelman R, Cáceres Guido P, Lopez G, Gallego-Perez DF, Salicrup LA. Integrative oncology: Addressing the global challenges of cancer prevention and treatment. CA Cancer J Clin 72(2):144-164, 2022. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34751943.
- Narayanan S, Reddy A, Lopez G, Liu W, Ali S, Bruera E, Cohen L, Yennurajalingam S. Sleep disturbance in cancer patients referred to an ambulatory integrative oncology consultation. Support Care Cancer 30(3):2417-2425, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34762218.
- Mallaiah, S, Narayanan, S, Wagner, R, Cohen, C, Christie, AJ, Bruera, E, Lopez, G, Cohen, L. Yoga Therapy in Cancer Care via Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Integrative cancer therapies 21, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36510480.
- Christie AJ, Powers-James C, Narayanan S, Chen M, Eddy C, Gomez T, Crawford K, Cohen L, Lopez G. Multidisciplinary lifestyle modification program (IM-FIT) for cancer survivors: implementation of a reimbursable model in a cancer hospital. Support Care Cancer 29(12):7365-7375, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34050398.
Invited Articles
- Bao T, Greenlee H, Lopez A, Kadro Z, Lopez G, Carlson L. How to Make Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine a Part of Everyday Oncology Practice. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Educational Book, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37200595.
- Cohen L, Lopez G, Narayanan S. Integrative Oncology as Part of the Standard of Care. Nature Reviews Cancer.
Review Articles
- Narayanan, S, de Mores, AR, Cohen, L, Anwar, MM, Lazar, F, Hicklen, RS, Lopez, G, Yang, P, Bruera, E. Medicinal Mushroom Supplements in Cancer. Current oncology reports 25(6):569-587, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36995535.
- Liu W, Lopez G, Narayanan S, Qdaisat A, Geng Y, Zhou S, Spano M, Underwood S, Eclache MG, Dev R, Dalal S, Bruera E, Cohen L. Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Anorexia: a Review of the Current Evidence. Curr Oncol Rep 23(7):82, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33948746.
Professional Educational Materials
- Jonas W. Your Healing Journey: A Patient’s Guide to Integrative Breast Cancer Care, 2018.
- Moadel-Robblee A, Christie A, Powers-James C. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Patient education handbook. Topic: “Stress management”. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2018.
Other Articles
- Lopez, G, Narayanan, S, Cohen, L Integrative medicine in oncology redefining the standard of care. Nature Reviews Cancer 24(11):739-740, 2024. PMID: 39152264.
- Lopez, G, Eng, C, Overman, MJ, Ramirez, DL, Liu, W, Beinhorn, C, Sumler, P, Prinsloo, S, Li, Y, Chen, M, Bruera, E, Cohen, L Publisher Correction. Scientific reports 13(1), 2023. PMID: 37221249.
- Folsom S, Christie A, Cohen L, Lopez G Telehealth-Based Music Therapy in Integrative Oncology: A Real World, Case Based Discussion. 19th Annual Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO).
- Lopez G, Eng C, Overman M, Liu W, Cohen L, Ramirez D, Beinhorn C, Sumler P, Chen M, Bruera E, Prinsloo S, Li Y A Pilot Study of Oncology Massage to treat Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN). ASCO Annual Meeting 37(15).
- Lopez G Inpatient Music Therapy Effects on Self-Reported Symptoms in a Cancer Center: A Preliminary Report. MASCC/ISOO 2019 Annual Meeting.
- Narayanan S, Liu W, Lopez G Feasibility study of Meditative Practices in Hospitalized Cancer Patients. Society for Integrative Oncology 16th International Conference(238).
- Lopez G A pilot study of oncology massage to treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). 2019 Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium.
- Lopez G, Christie A, Powers-James C, Sun BM, Dibaj SS, Gomez TI, Williams JT, Bruera E The Effects of Inpatient Music Therapy on Self-Reported Symptoms at an Academic Cancer Center. Society for Integrative Oncology 16th International Conference(235).
- Lopez G Effects of Tai Chi and Qi Gong group class participation on self-reported symptoms in cancer patients and caregivers: A preliminary report. 2019 Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium.
- Christie A, Powers-James C, Eddy C, Gomez T, Crawford K, Lopez G, Cohen L Intensive, Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Modification Program (IM Fit) for Overweight/Obese Cancer Survivors: A Preliminary Report. MD Anderson Cancer Survivorship Symposium.
- Liu W, Lopez G, Narayanan S, Qdaisat A, Geng Y, Zhou S, Spano M, Underwood S, Eclache MG, Dev R, Dalal S, Cohen L, Bruera E Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Anorexia: A Review of the Current Evidence. Society for Integrative Oncology 18th International Conference.
- Lopez G Self-Administered Meditation Application (APP) for Cancer Patients Reporting Psychosocial Distress: A Pilot Study. MASCC/ISOO 2021 Annual Meeting.
Abstracts
- Christie A, Eddy C, Powers-James C, Gomez T, Crawford K, Liu W, Cohen L, Lopez, G. Poster: Implementation of IM Fit: A Multidiciplinary Lifestyle Modification Program for Cancer Survivors. Psychosomatic Medicine.
- Lopez G. Characteristics of Integrative Oncology Referrals during Cancer Rehabilitation. 21st Annual Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO).
- Lopez G. Establishing an Integrative Oncology (IO) Service: Essential Aspects of Program Development. 21st Annual Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO).
- Lopez G. "Healing Through Writing" Support Group: Real-World Analysis of a Virtual Expressive Writing Pilot Intervention. 21st Annual Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO).
- Anani S, Hearld KR, Niranjan SJ, Hall A, Lopez G, Borkowski N. Association of hospitals' organizational characteristics and market factors offering integrative medicine services to adult cancer patients.
- Lopez G, Liu W. A retrospective review of acupuncture points and traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis in real-time practice.
Book Chapters
- Lopez G, Powers-James CR, Cavazos M. Expressive writing and journaling in integrative oncology. In: Comprehensive Integrative Oncology. Elsevier, 609-616, 2026.
- Lopez G, Gutierrez C. Chapter 74, Complementary Therapies in Cancer Rehabilitation and Symptom Management. In: Cancer Rehabilitation Principles and Practice. 3rd, 2025.
- Liu, W, Narayanan, S, Cohen, L, Lopez, G. Integrative medicine in pancreatic cancer, 375-389, 2022.
- Liu W, Narayanan S, Cohen L, Lopez G. Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care. In: Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Multidisciplinary Approach & Emerging Paradigms. Springer Nature, 2022.
- Lee RT, Lopez G, Epner D, Fisch M. Chapter 114, "Alternative Medicine: The approach to the patient wanting to go to Tijuana". In: Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care. 2nd Edition. CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group, 2021.
- Lopez, G, Narayanan S, Liu, W, Cohen L. Integrative Medicine in Supportive and Palliative care. In: Integrative Medicine in Supportive and Palliative care. 3rd Edition. CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group, 2021.
- Lopez, G, Narayanan S, Liu, W, Cohen L. Integrative Oncology. In: Psycho-Oncology. 4th Edition. Oxford, 2021.
- Lopez G, Liu W, Narayanan S, Cohen L. Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care. In: Cancer Medicine. 10th Edition. Holland-Frei, 2021.
- Lopez G, Lee RT, Cohen L. Chapter 91, "Integrative and Palliative Medicine". In: Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care. 2nd Edition. CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group, 925, 2021.
- Narayanan S, Liu W, Lopez G. Complementary and Integrative Therapies in Patients with CNS Metastasis. In: Management of CNS Metastasis. Weill Cornell Medicine, 2020.
- Lopez G, Gutierrez C. Chapter 74, "Complementary Therapies in Cancer Rehabilitation and Symptom Management". In: Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. Second. Springer, 935, 2019.
- Lopez G, Liu W, Chaoul MA, Garcia MK, Cohen L. Chapter 8: Integrative Medicine in Survivorship Care. In: Handbook of Cancer Survivorship Care, 2018.
- Lopez G, Lee RT, Chaoul A, Garcia MK, Cohen L. Chapter 49, "Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care". In: Wiley-Blackwell, Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine 9e, 2017.
- Lopez G, Lee RT, Garcia MK, Chaoul A, Cohen L. Chapter 25, "Complementary and Alternative (Integrative) Oncology". In: The American Cancer Society's Principles of Oncology: Prevention to Survivorship, 2017.
- Chaoul A, Lopez G, Lee RT, Garcia MK, Frenkel M, Cohen L. Integrative Oncology. In: Psycho-Oncology. 3rd Edition, 2015.
- Lopez G, Lee RT, Cohen L. Chapter 91, Integrative and Palliative Medicine. In: Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care. 2nd. CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, 2014.
- Lopez G, Lee RT, Garcia MK, Chaoul A, Cohen L. Chapter 28, Integrative Oncology. In: MD Anderson Cancer Care Series. In: Advances in Cancer Survivorship Management. Springer, 2014.
- Chaoul A, Lopez G, Lee RT, Garcia MK, Cohen L. Integrative Medicine in the Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma. In: Renal Cell Carcinoma. Oxford American Oncology Library, 164-173, 2014.
- Lee RT, Lopez G, Epner D, Fisch M. Chapter 114, "Alternative medicine: The approach to the patient wanting to go to Tijuana". In: Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care. 2nd. CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, 1133-1138, 2014.
- Lopez G, Gutierrez C, Lee RT. Chapter 62, "Non-Traditional Treatments: Complementary and Integrative Medicine". In: Cancer Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference Series), 2013.
- Lopez G, Reddy SK. Chapter 4 "Pain Assessment and Management.". In: Oxford American Handbook of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Oxford University Press, 2011.
- Reddy SK, Lopez G, Elsayem A. Chapter 48 "Pain Management and Symptom Control". In: MD Anderson Manual of Oncology. 2nd Edition, 2011.
- Lacey J, Hutson A, Lee R, Lopez G. Principles of Integrative Medicine in Palliative Care. In: Oxfort Textbook of Palliative Medicine. 7th.
Books (edited and written)
- Lopez G. Mosby’s Pathology for Massage Therapists. Ed(s) 4th, 2017.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified August 28, 2026