Fedra Fallahian, MD
Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2018 | University of Missouri-Kansas City, US, Doctor of Medicine |
Postgraduate Training
| 2023-2024 | Fellow, University of Texas Southwestern |
| 2018-2023 | Resident, Saint Louis University |
Experience & Service
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Resident and Associate Society Executive Committee Vice Chair, American College of Surgeons, 2024 - Present
Leadership and Advocacy Summit Texas State Representative, American College of Surgeons, 2024 - 2024
Associate Fellows Committee Vice Chair, American College of Surgeons, 2023 - 2024
Leadership and Advocacy Summit Missouri State Representative, American College of Surgeons, 2023 - 2023
Resident and Associate Society Communications Committee Chair, American College of Surgeons, 2022 - 2023
Resident and Associate Society Communications Committee Vice Chair, American College of Surgeons, 2021 - 2022
Board of Governors Diversity Council Liaison, American College of Surgeons, 2021 - Present
Resident and Associate Society Communications Committee Secretary, American College of Surgeons, 2020 - 2021
Spanish in Medicine Society President, University of Missouri Kansas City, 2016 - 2018
Association of Women Surgeons President and Chapter Founder, University of Missouri Kansas City, 2016 - 2018
Liaison Committee on Medical Education Student Chair, University of Missouri Kansas City, 2016 - 2018
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Multidisciplinary Engagement Subcommittee, 2025 - Present
Vice Chair, RAS Executive Board, 2024 - Present
Member, Online Video Library Committee, 2024 - Present
Vice Chair, Associate Fellows Committee, 2023 - 2024
Chair, RAS Communications Committee, 2022 - 2023
Vice Chair, RAS Communications Committee, 2021 - 2022
Liaison, Board of Governors, 2021 - Present
Secretary, RAS Communications Committee, 2020 - 2021
President, Spanish in Medicine Society, 2016 - 2018
Student Chair, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, 2016 - 2018
President & Chapter Founder, Association of Women's Surgeons, 2016 - 2018
Representative, American Medical Women's Association, 2014 - 2018
Honors & Awards
| 2024 | Leadership and Advocacy Summit Scholarship, American College of Surgeons |
| 2024 | National Comprehensive Cancer Network Fellows Scholarship, National Comprehensive Cancer Network |
| 2021 | Department of Surgery Resident Research Award, Saint Louis University |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Hassanzadeh C, Mirza K, Kalaghchi B, Fallahian F, Chin RI, Roy A, Stowe H, Low G, Pedersen K, Wise P, Glasgow S, Roach M, Henke L, Badiyan S, Mutch M, Kim H. Lateral Pelvic Nodal Management and Patterns of Failure in Patients Receiving Short-Course Radiation for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer. Dis Colon Rectum 67(1):54-61, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37787502.
- Fallahian F, Meyer A, Tadisina KK, Lin AY. Surgical Management in Isolated Squamosal Craniosynostosis: A Systematic Review. Ann Plast Surg 91(4):493-496, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37553899.
- Fallahian F, Tadisina KK, Xu KY. Efficacy of Microsurgical Treatment of Primary Lymphedema: A Systematic Review. Ann Plast Surg 88(2):195-199, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34398594.
- Poola AS, Weaver KL, Sola R, Reddy S, Mundakkal A, Fallahian F, Bawa H, Rentea RM, Hendrickson RJ, St Peter SD. Transabdominal Versus Subcuticular Sutures to Secure a Laparoscopic Gastrostomy. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 28(7):884-887, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29723120.
- Fallahian F, Ardestani A, Pranckevicius E, Raut CP, Tavakkoli A, Sheu EG. The impact of lipomatous tumors on type 2 diabetes: are adipose-derived tumors metabolically active?. J Surg Res 222:48-54, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29273375.
Invited Articles
- Essig R, Fallahian F, Guetter C. How can AI revolutionize the match day process?. American College of Surgeons Bulletin, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Fallahian F, Wyatt TG, Kearse L. The role of communication platforms in modern surgical training. American College of Surgeons Bulletin, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Fallahian F, Nelson H, Pories S. The role of social determinants of health on cancer screening. American College of Surgeons Bulletin, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Wyatt TG, Fallahian F, Peace A, Kearse L, Fackche N. Effects of COVID-19 on personal experience and risk perception. American College of Surgeons Bulletin, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Wyatt TG, Fallahian F, Stokes S, Hota S, Kashyap MV. This is our lane: advocating for firearm injury prevention as surgeons. American College of Surgeons Bulletin, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
Other Articles
- Fallahian F, Molway D, Jadeja S, Clark R, Marty FM, Riella LV, Chandraker A, Talbot SG Eponychial lesions following bilateral upper extremity vascular composite allotransplantation: a case report. Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg 5(1):14-17, 2018. PMID: 29441355.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2024. Gender differences amongst leaders in surgical oncology. Dallas, TX.
- 2023. How competitive is the breast surgical oncology match amongst surgical subspecialties?. St. Louis, MO.
- 2022. Surgical management in isolated squamosal craniosynostosis: a systematic review. St. Louis, MO.
- 2021. Efficacy of surgical treatment of primary lymphedema: a systematic review. St. Louis, MO.
- 2017. Cleft care in the medically complex patient. Kansas City, MO.
- 2016. Are lipomatous tumors metabolically active?. Boston, MA.
- 2015. Does bariatric surgery change breast cancer outcomes?. Boston, MA.
Regional Presentations
- 2024. Gender differences amongst leaders in surgical oncology. Tyler, TX, US.
- 2024. Gender differences amongst leaders in surgical oncology. Dallas, TX.
- 2022. Blunt hilar injury: case report and literature review. Lake of the Ozarks, MO, US.
- 2021. Incarcerated appendicitis within a periumbilical hernia: case report and literature review. Lake of the Ozarks, MO.
National Presentations
- 2024. Analyzing trends in breast surgical oncology fellowship match rates. Conference. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2024. Gender differences amongst leaders in surgical oncology. Conference. Atlanta, GA.
- 2023. Bridging the generation gap: communication strategies for Zoomers to Boomers. Invited. Boston, MA, US.
- 2023. How competitive is the breast surgical oncology match amongst surgical subspecialties?. Conference. Boston, MA, US.
- 2022. Resident and Associate Society Communications: A Year in Review. Invited. San Diego, CA.
- 2022. Surgical management in isolated squamosal craniosynostosis. Conference. Ft. Worth, TX, US.
- 2019. Cultured epidermal autograft in reducing major burn injury length-of-stay and complications. Conference. Maui, HI, US.
- 2017. Cleft care in the medically complex patient. Conference. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2016. Are lipomatous tumors metabolically active?. Conference. Tampa, FL, US.
Formal Peers
- 2023. General Surgery In-Training Exam Study Techniques, US.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified April 15, 2025