Anne-Marie P. Chaftari, M.D.
Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, and Employee Health, Division of Internal Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1992 | Saint Joseph University, Beirut, LBN, MD, Faculty of Medicine |
Postgraduate Training
| 2015-2016 | Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2007-2008 | Post Doctoral Training, Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2001-2002 | Clinical Fellowship, Geriatrics, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA |
| 1997-2000 | Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY |
| 1992-1995 | Clinical Residency, Anesthesia, American University of Beirut, Beirut |
| 1990-1992 | Sub-Internship, Rotating, Sacre-Coeur Hospital & Hotel-Dieu Hospital, Beirut |
Board Certifications
| 2002 | American Board of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine |
| 2000 | American Board of Internal Medicine |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2017
Instructor, Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Employee Health - Research, Division of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2008 - 2011
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Project Team Leader, Quality Improvement: Improvement in the Diagnosis, Management and Outcome of Patients with Central Line Related Bloodstream Infections, Proper Blood Culture Drawing and Labeling, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2015
Project Team Leader, Quality Improvement: Symptom Burden and Co-Morbidities Associated With Central Venous Catheter Insertion and Removal, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2015
Organizer, Faculty and Fellows Research Presentations, Houston, TX, 2010 - Present
Internist, VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2007
Internist, Chaftari Medical, Kinder, LA, 2003 - 2006
Internist, SAHA Medical, Kinder, LA, 2002 - 2003
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Infection Control Committee, 2010 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2010 | Cyrus Scholar Award, Division of Internal Medicine, UTMDACC |
| 2010 | Comparative Effectiveness Grant |