Varsha Pawate, MD
Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2016 | University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Basseterre, KN, MD |
| 2011 | Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, US, Biology, BS |
Postgraduate Training
| 2021-2022 | Clinical Fellowship, Hospice & Palliative Care, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2016-2019 | Clinical Residency, Family Medicine, Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri |
Board Certifications
| 2022 | Hospice and Palliative Medicine |
| 2019 | American Board of Family Medicine |
Experience & Service
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Associate Medical Director/Urgent Care Physician, Care Now Urgent Care, Dallas, TX, 2019 - 2021
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Fellow interview committee, Hospice and Palliative medicine Fellowship program, 2025
Member, Fellow interview committee, Hospice and Palliative medicine Fellowship program, 2024
Member, Rotation Scheduling Team Committee, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, 2023 - Present
Member, Fellow interview committee, Hospice and Palliative medicine Fellowship program, 2023
Member, 26th Supportive and Palliative care Clinical and Research Symposium Organizing committee, 2023 - Present
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Gonzalez, AA, Jimenez, GJ, Rozman de Moraes, A, Geng, Y, Pawate, V, Khan, R, Narayanan, S, Yennu, S. Psychological Interventions for Insomnia in Patients with Cancer. Cancers 16(22), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39594805.
- Pawate V, Davila JSA, Reddy A, Bruera E. Routine Monitoring of QTc Interval as a Barrier for Efficient Use of Methadone in Palliative Care. J Pain Symptom Manage 67(2):e147-e150, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37863373.
- Arthur J, Pawate V, Lu Z, Yennurajalingam S, Azhar A, Reddy A, Epner D, Hui D, Tanco K, Delgado Guay MO, Vidal M, Chen M, Bruera E. Helpfulness of Question Prompt Sheet for Patient-Physician Communication Among Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 6(5), 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37129892.
- Pawate V, Gonzalez AA, Jimenez-Torres GJ, de Moraes AR, Geng Y, Khan R, Narayanan S, Yennurajalingam S. Psychological Interventions for Insomnia in Patients with Cancer. Cancers. PMID: 3298621.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2024. Cough. Invited. Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Benefits of Safely Prescribing Methadone. Invited. Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. We Do Not Want to Go Home To Die: A Case with Multidimensional Decision Making at the Time of Discharge. Poster. 27th Supportive & Palliative Care Clinical and Research Symposium. Houston, Texas, US.
International Presentations
- 2024. Perception Of Take-Home Naloxone Among Caregivers of Patients with Cancer Pain at Elevated Risk for Opioid Overdose; A Prospective Survey Study. Poster. MASCC. Lille, FR.
- 2022. Role of Interdisciplinary Palliative and Supportive Care Services at Comprehensive Cancer Center; A Case Report. Invited. MASCC/ISOO Annual Meeting. Toronto, CA.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified June 05, 2025