Haneen Abdelkhaleq, DO
Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Instructor, Palliative, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer of Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2021 | University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas, US, Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine |
| 2016 | University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, US, Biologic Sciences, Bachelor of Science |
Postgraduate Training
| 2024-2025 | Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2022-2024 | Integrative Medicine Departmental Distinction, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Dallas, Texas |
| 2021-2024 | Family and Community Medicine Residency, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2024 | American Board of Family Medicine |
| 2024 | Texas Medical Board |
| 2023 | AAFP Chief Resident Training |
| 2023 | Montreal Cognitive Assessment |
| 2021 | Nexplanon |
| 2019 | Fascial Distortion Module 1 |
| 2015 | Bridging Disciplines Certification in Children Society |
Experience & Service
Other Professional Positions
Secretary-Housestaff Council Executive Committee, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, 2023 - 2024
Chief Resident, US Southwestern Family and Community Medicine Residency, Dallas, Texas, 2023
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Scheduling Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2026 - Present
Member, Interview Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2026 - Present
Member, Program Evaluation Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - 2025
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Housestaff Emerging Academy of Leaders-USA, US Southwestern Medical Center, 2023 - 2023
Member, Wellness & Social Committee, UT Southwestern Family and Community Medicine Residency, 2022 - 2024
Member, Recruitment Committee, UT Southwestern Family and Community Medicine Residency, 2021 - 2024
Member, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, UT Southwestern Family and Community Medicine Residency, 2021 - 2024
Honors & Awards
| 2024 | Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society |
| 2024 | Behavioral Health Champion, UTSW Family & Community Medicine Residency |
| 2024 | Most Outstanding Resident, UTSW Family & Community Medicine Residency |
| 2024 | Research Award, UTSW Family & Community Medicine Residence |
| 2024 | Parkland Clinic Team Player Award, UTSW Family & Community Medicine Residency |
| 2024 | Intern of the Year, UTSW Family & Community Medicine Residency |
| 2023 | PGY2 of the Year, UTSW Family & Community Medicine Residency |
| 2021 | Gold Humanism Honor Society |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2023. Geriatrics-Biology of Aging. Invited. University of Texas Southwestern Family & Community Medicine Residency Conference. Dallas, Texas, US.
- 2023. DEI - Maternal Health Equity. Invited. University of Texas Southwestern Family & Community Medicine Residency Conference. Dallas, Texas, US.
- 2022. Morbidity & Mortality - Missed SBO. Invited. University of Texas Southwestern Family & Community Medicine Residency Conference. Dallas, Texas, US.
- 2021. DEI – Cultural Competency & Humility. Invited. University of Texas Southwestern Family & Community Medicine Residency Retreat. Dallas, Texas, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. Experiences and Expectations Regarding Culture, Belonging and Health Equity Among First Year Family Medicine Residents. Invited. 2024 STFM Annual Spring Conference. Los Angeles, California, US.
- 2024. Practice Makes Progress: Implementing a Hands-on Component to a Residency Practice Management Curriculum. Invited. 2024 STFM Annual Spring Conference. Los Angeles, California, US.
- 2024. Evaluating An Intervention to Increase Social Determinants of Health Disparities Education in Resident Didactics. Invited. 2024 STFM Annual Spring Conference. Los Angeles, California, US.
- 2023. Correlation or Coincidence: Myopericarditis & Shingles. Poster. 60th American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Annual Convention. Orlando, Florida, US.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Abdelkhaleq H, Admane S, Reddy A, Bruera E. The unplugged patient: A case report on bridging the digital divide in palliative care. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
- Bramati PS, Abdelkhaleq H, Garayua GL, Gilbey D, Manuel CM, Bruera AE. Self-Reported Cannabis Use and Symptom Burden Among Patients With Cancer Receiving Palliative Care. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine OnlineFirst, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
- Dabdoub, F, Abdelkhaleq, H, Udezi, V, Jetpuri, Z, Gimpel, N. Amoebic Liver Abscess. Consultant 65(7), 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Dabdoub, F, Abdelkhaleq H, Udezi, V, Jetpuri, Z, Gimpel, N. Amoebic Liver Abscess: Case Report and Updates to Management. Consultant 65(7), 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Woods SB, Roberson PNE, Abdelkhaleq H. Family strain, but not family support, is linked to worse pain interference among midlife adults reporting new chronic pain. Fam Syst Health 41(4):467-477, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37410420.
Abstracts
- Abdelkhaleq H. GLP1 Agonists in Patients with Advanced Cancer: Insights from a Case Series of Patients Seen by Palliative Care Physicians. 2025 MASCC Annual Meeting.
- Abdelkhaleq H. Assessment of FM Resident Palliative Care Knowledge Following First or Three-Year Family- Palliative Curriculum. 2025 STFM Annual Spring Conference.
Book Chapters
- Jetpuri, Z, Abdelkhaleq H. Autonomic Failure Syndrome (Pure Autonomic Failure). In: 5-Minute Clinical Consult. 32. Wolters Kluwer, 2024.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified September 01, 2026