Lonzetta L. Newman, M.D., Ed.D., FACP
Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences
About Dr. Lonzetta L. Newman
Dr. Lonzetta L. Newman, MD, FACP is a professor of medicine in the Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
As a board certified internist, Dr. Newman performs her clinical duties in both the Cancer Prevention Center and the Undiagnosed Breast Clinic. In each arena, she is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to assisting patients and their families. This includes screening and diagnostic procedures for predominantly breast, cervical, and prostate cancers. Dr. Newman exemplifies excellence in the practice of medicine and was elected to fellowship into the American College of Physicians, the national organization of internists.
Dr. Newman serves as a voluntary faculty member of The University of Texas School of Medicine at the Health Science Center. She precepts our future physicians both through the medical school and via the statewide General Internal Medicine preceptorship program, sponsored by the Texas Medical Association. Not only does she educate medical students, she extends this knowledge to a host of other clinical providers in training, including advanced nurse practitioners, residents, and fellows. Dr. Lonzetta L. Newman has led the expansion of education in her department. She has established a Cancer Prevention module for the Academic Tuesday session for the institution’s medical oncology fellowship program. Dr. Newman has also developed a two week elective as part of the training for medical oncology fellows at UTMDACC.
Dr. Newman helps achieve the mission of making cancer history by serving on a number of institutional committees. Some of which include the National Cancer Expansion Steering Committee and Credentialing Committee for Medical Staff. Her institutional service commitment enables integration of the knowledge obtained from the different centers within the institution, which helps to facilitate better communication and operations. As an institutional ambassador, she actively communicates MD Anderson Cancer Center’s research/science/clinical endeavors to the community.
In the News
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Clinical Cancer Prevention, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Volunteer Faculty, General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Clinical Cancer Prevention, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Volunteer Faculty, General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas
Research Interests
- Cancer Prevention
- Obesity
- Body Mass Index
- Insulin Resistance
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2020 | The University of Houston, Houston, Texas, US, EdD in Education, Professional Leadership |
| 1997 | UCLA/Drew School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, US, MD |
| 1993 | Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, US, BS in Biology Premed, Minor, Chemistry |
Postgraduate Training
| 2017-2020 | Educational Doctoral Program, Executive Doctorate Program in Professional Leadership for Health Science Education, Ed.D. University of Houston, Houston, Texas |
| 1997-2000 | Residency, Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2026 | HCMS Business and Leadership Certificate |
| 2025 | Clinical Educator Certificate Program (C2E2) |
| 2000 | American Board of Internal Medicine |
| 1999 | Drug Enforcement Agency |
| 1999 | Texas Medical License |
| 1999 | Department of Public Safety |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Clinical Cancer Prevention, AVA - VISA Department, Houston, Texas, 2010 - 2020
Assistant Professor, Clinical Cancer Prevention, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2008 - 2010
Assistant Professor, General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2005 - 2008
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, 2001 - 2005
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Education Director, Clinical Site Rotation Coordinator, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2012 - 2025
Program Leader, Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Fellowship Program, Cancer Prevention Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2012 - 2025
Other Professional Positions
Member, Board of Ethics, Harris County Medical Society, Houston, Texas, 2024 - Present
Member, Academic Review Committee for the Division of Education & Training, Houston, Texas, 2023 - Present
Member, Texas Medical Association: Committee on Medical Home and Primary Care, Austin, Texas, 2021 - Present
Member, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2020 - Present
Faculty Senator, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - Present
Member, Council on Science and Public Health - Committee on Cancer, Houston, Texas, 2014 - 2020
Member, Cancer Network Steering Committee, Houston, Texas, 2013 - Present
Member, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2012 - 2022
Physician Ambassador, ICD-10 Transition, Houston, Texas, 2012 - 2019
Cancer Prevention Representative, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2015
Cancer Prevention Representative, Medical Records Committee, Houston, Texas, 2009 - 2018
Representative, Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians, Austin, Texas, 2009 - 2014
Ambassador, CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau, Houston, Texas, 2007 - Present
Member, Blessed-2-Serve, Inc, Houston, Texas, 2003 - Present
Member, My Place-A Woman's Resource Center, Inc, Houston, Texas, 2001 - 2004
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Division Head/Department Chair, Academic Review Committee for the Division of Education & Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2025 - Present
Member, Medical Home and Primary Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present
Member, Infection Control Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Member, Senior Faculty Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Member, Academic Review Committee for the Division of Education & Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Member, Clinical Effectiveness Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Member, PRS Executive Council Elections, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - 2022
Member, Anesthesiology Chair Search Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - 2020
Member, Transparency Governance Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Member, (commissioned by Chief Medical Executive), XFITT (Special Task Force) Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Member, PRS Clinical Revenue Cycle Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2022
Faculty Senator, Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2022
Member, Physician Referral Services Clinical Revenue Cycle Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2020
Member, PRS Faculty Compensation and Benefit Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - 2016
Member, Faculty Incentive Program Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - 2015
Member, Credentialing Committee of the Medical Staff, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - 2022
Member, Samuel J. Hassenbusch, MD PRS Leadership and Institutional Service Award Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - Present
Member, Medical Record Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - 2022
Member, Cancer Network Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - 2016
Member, PRS Retirement Board, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - 2016
Member, Point of Care Testing Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - Present
Alternate Delegate, Credentialing Committee of the Medical Staff, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2012
Member, Data Safety Monitoring Board, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2010
Member, Diabetes Group, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - 2008
Member, Data and Safety Monitoring Committee, Active for Life Study, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2005 - 2013
Physician Liaison, Improve Work Ethic and Communication in the Ethics Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2005 - 2008
Editorial Activities
Reviewer, Cancer Studies, 2016 - Present
Reviewer, Cancer Research: Open Access, 2014 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2025 | Physician of the Month for May 2025 for UTMDACC, Woodlands Campus, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2025 | Familiar Face Badge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2025 | 20 Years Badge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2025 | Awesome Job Award: Patient Awarded, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2025 | Awesome Job Award: Patient Awarded, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2025 | Laureate Award, American College of Physicians - Texas Chapter |
| 2025 | Patient experience Awards and Recognition - Top 10% of providers nationally ranked by patients for their delivery of care, Press Ganey |
| 2024 | Dedication Badge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2024 | Cheers for Peers Badge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2024 | Top 1% National Recognition for Patient Experience, Press Ganey |
| 2023 | Familiar Face Badge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2023 | Cheers for Peers Badge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2023 | Awesome Job Award: Faculty Awarded, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2023 | Recognition from Staff and Dept Chair, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2023 | Cheers for Peers Badge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2023 | Dedication Badge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2023 | Dedication Badge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2023 | 15 Year Badge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2022 | Top 10% National Recognition for Patient Experience, Press Ganey |
| 2019 | Nominee, The University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine Academy of Health Science Education |
| 2019 | Finalist (currently in review), The University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine Academy of Health Education |
| 2018 | Educator of the Month, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2018 | Inductee, Golden Key International Honor Society |
| 2017 | Top 1% National Recognition for Patient Experience, Press Ganey |
| 2017 | The American College of Physicians Chapter Leader Network |
| 2015 | Ten Year Service Award for Precepting Medical Students in the State of Texas, The Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians |
| 2012 | Selected, Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar, Association of the American Medical Colleges |
| 2008 | Selected, Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar, Association of the American Medical Colleges |
| 2008 | Elected Membership, Texas Club of Internists |
| 2007 | Fellowship, American College of Physicians |
| 1996 | Minority Medical Student Research Award, Pfizer/Drew |
| 1995 - 1996 | Minority Supplemental Research Grant Award, NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
| 1995 - 1996 | First Star Research Program, UCLA School of Medicine |
| 1994 | Center of Excellence Urban Summer Fellowship, UCLA |
| 1992 | Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program, Harvard Medical School |
| 1991 | Early Identification Program, Brown University |
| 1990 | Baylor/Rice Honors Premedical Academy, University of Baylor/Rice |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2026. Clinical Pearls for Clinical Cancer Prevention. Invited. McGovern's Women's Health Elective.
- 2025. Undiagnosed breast management. Invited. Breast Surgical Oncology Education Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Health is Wealth: Conversations on Health in the Black Community. Panelist. Texas Black Expo Community Health Program. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. Breaking Down Barriers Breast Presentation. Invited. Biblical Literacy Women's Ministry. Houston, TX, US.
- 2023. Clinical Cancer Prevention. Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2022. Houston Defender State of Black Women Health Forum. Invited. Houston Defender State of Black Women Health Forum. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2018. Reader. Invited. 2018 Annual Adult Memorial Service. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2018. Breast Cancer and Cancer Prevention in the African American Community. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2018. Cancer Prevention: Preventing Chronic Disease. Invited. Jules Joseph Family Reunion. Westchase, Houston, Texas, US.
- 2017. Reduce Your Cancer Risks. Invited. CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2013. Updates and Cancer Prevention. Invited. Nassau Bay, Texas, US.
- 2012. Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risks, Pink Pearls and Pink Jewels. Invited. CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2012. Reduce Your Cancer Risks with African American Focu. Invited. CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2010. Cancer Prevention and Risk Reduction. Invited. Young Presidents Organization Executive Assistants Organization. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2010. Women Reducing Cancer Risks. Invited. CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2010. Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer. Invited. CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2009. Healthy Eating. Invited. Ladies Day Program. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2008. Reduce Your Cancer Risks. Invited. CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2008. Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer. Invited. CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau. Friendswood, Texas, US.
- 2008. Becoming an MD. Invited. Career Week. Pearland, Texas, US.
- 2008. Caring for Older Adults. Invited. 11th Annual Conference for Direct Care Workers. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2007. Reduce Your Cancer Risks - Men. Invited. CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2007. Reduce Your Cancer Risk-Men. Invited. CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2007. Reduce Your Cancer Risks-Women. Invited. CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2007. "Pink Aware" Reduce Your Cancer Risks - Women. Invited. CancerWISE Community Speakers Bureau. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2006. Hurry Doc! I Can't Breathe. Invited. Oncology Emergencies. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2005. The life of a physician and how to become an MD, Lecture. Invited. First Annual Cool Careers Healthcare Forum. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2004. Diabetes. Invited. Freedom 2004 Diabetes Workshop. Hitchcock, Texas, US.
- 2004. Women's Health. Invited. Women's Lock-In. Galveston, Texas, US.
- 2002. West Brazos Breastfeeding Celebration. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2001. Hypertension. Invited. 1st Annual Community Health Fair & Blood Drive. West Columbia, Texas, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. Cancer Prevention and Risk Reduction. OnlineOnly. Baransu Balance Podcast. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Breast Cancer. Invited. Cancer Prevention & Survivorship Elective Curriculum, US.
- 2021. Benign and High Risk Breast Disease: A Spectrum of Variety, Breast Health Disparities in the Era of COVID-19. Invited, New Jersey, US.
- 2019. Psychiatry Grand Rounds. Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2018. Screening and Prevention Guidelines. Invited. Cleveland, Ohio, US.
- 2017. Multiple Small Feedings of the Mind: Preventive Oncology. Invited. San Antonio, Texas, US.
- 2017. Immunotherapy and Cancer Prevention. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2016. Cancer Screening and Guidelines, UPR/MDACC U54 Partnership for Excellence in Cancer Research Program. Invited. San Juan, Puerto Rico, US.
- 2015. Primary Care Updates. Invited. Columbus, Ohio, US.
- 2015. Clinical Cancer Prevention: Screening Updates. Invited. Columbus, Ohio, US.
- 2015. Updates in Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2013. Cancer Screening: Updates in Prevention. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2010. Cancer Prevention Grand Rounds. Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2009. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: A Historical Perspective. Invited. Indian Wells, California, US.
International Presentations
- 2025. Breast Cancer Risk Assessment. Invited. Global Breast Imaging, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2010 - 2015 |
| Title: | Engaging Racial/Ethnic Populations in a Model to Understand the Genetic, Biological, Environmental and Social Determinants of Early Onset Breast Cancer |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Investigator |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Newman LL, Jain S, Madani KS, Swaroop M. Inaugural Women in Medicine Summit: An Evolution of Empowerment in Chicago, Illinois, September 20 and 21, 2019. Event Highlights, Scientific Abstracts, and Dancing with Markers. Int J Acad Med(Perspective Number 23):5:240-301, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Cook ED, Iglehart EI, Baum G, Schover LL, Newman LL. Missing documentation in breast cancer survivors: genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Menopause 24(12):1360-1364, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28640166.
- Watson, KE, Abrolat, ML, Newman, LL, Hoeg, JM, Doherty, T, Detrano, R, Demer, LL. Active serum vitamin D levels are inversely correlated with coronary calcification. Circulation 96(6):1755-1760, 1997. e-Pub 1997. PMID: 9323058.
- Watson KE, Abrolat ML, Malone LL, Hoeg JM, Demer LL. Active Serum Vitamin D Levels are Inversely Correlated with Coronary calcification. Circulation 96(6):1755-1760, 1997. e-Pub 1997.
- Santos-Ocampo, CD, Sadaniantz, A, Elion, JL, Garber, CE, Newman, LL, Parisi, AF. Echocardiographic assessment of the cardiac anatomy in patients with multifocal atrial tachycardia. American Journal of the Medical Sciences 307(4):264-268, 1994. e-Pub 1994. PMID: 8160719.
Editorials
- Newman LL, Cook ED. The Emerging Need for Education of the Primary Care Physician in Clinical Cancer Prevention and Survivorship Care. Cancer Studies 1(1), 2017.
Abstracts
- Newman L. LMN2: A Leadership Theory based on The Deconstruction of the Lynch Principles. Women in Medicine Summit, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
Book Chapters
- Cook, ED and Newman LL. Cancer Prevention and Healthy Aging. In: Healthy Aging: A Complete Guide to Clinical Management. Switzerland AG: Springer International Publishing, 189-199, 2019.
Web Publications
- Newman LL. What to expect during a clinical breast exam, 2025.
Patient Reviews
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