Martin M. Malawer, Oncologist
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Martin M. Malawer

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

7830 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda Maryland, 20814
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About

Martin Malawer, MD, is the founder and fellowship director of the Washington Musculoskeletal Tumor Center.  The Washington Musculoskeletal Tumor Center received an Award from Stryker Corp., one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, for development of Modular Replacement System.  The Center has performed more than 3,000 tumor operations since 1979, are considered leaders in limb-sparing surgery, and have pioneered many surgical techniques in use at their and other cancer centers.  Aside from his practice, Dr. Malawer is a professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Georgetown and George Washington Universities and has had multiple publications; as well as co-editing a new standard textbook on Orthopedic Oncology.

Education and Training

New York University-School of Medicine

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 54 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Orthopedic Oncology and Orthopedic Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Founder and Fellowship Director of Washington Musculoskeletal Tumor Center -
  • Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at George Washington University-School of Medicine -
  • Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Georgetown University School of Medicine -
  • Local and Regional Public Speaking -

Awards

  • Best Doctor Award, 2010   
  • Best Doctor in Cancer Care for 5 Years, 2011   

Internships

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Dr. William F. Enneking at University of Florida

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and Musculoskeletal Tumor Society

Articles and Publications

  • 96 Publications
  • Written 25 Textbook Chapters
  • Co-Editor of Musculoskeletal Surgery for Cancer: Treatment of Sarcomas and Allied Diseases, Kluwer Academic Publishers

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dr. Malawer attributes his success to his responsibility, his strong work ethic, and studying hard.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Reading and Traveling

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Martin M. Malawer's Practice location

7830 Old Georgetown Road -
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
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