Meet infectious disease specialist David Tweardy, M.D.
Dr. David Tweardy is a professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases, and Division Head for the Division of Internal Medicine.
Co-Founder & Scientific Advisory Board Member, Tvardi Therapeutics, Inc.
Search every verified David Tweardy interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. David Tweardy, an infectious disease specialist at MD Anderson, described his role as ensuring that cancer patients who develop infections receive optimal treatment so they can continue their cancer therapy. He stated that his patients include those with leukemia, stem cell transplant recipients, and individuals who have undergone complex surgical procedures for cancer. Tweardy said his approach involves making correct diagnoses, initiating the best treatments, and following through to help patients progress in their cancer journey. Tweardy expressed a goal of implementing next-generation antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals into patient care to improve outcomes. He noted that he is most proud of seeing every patient under his care improve and move forward.
Dr. David Tweardy is a professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases, and Division Head for the Division of Internal Medicine.
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