Faculty Profile

Willis, Maurice, MD, FACP

Professor

Division Chief

Fellowship Program Director

Division: Medical Oncology & Hematology
Department: Internal Medicine

Dr. Willis earned his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed both his Internal Medicine residency and Medical Oncology fellowship at UTMB. He is nationally recognized for his clinical and research leadership in lung cancer, breast cancer, head and neck malignancies, and hematologic disorders. Dr. Willis has served as Principal Investigator on numerous Phase I–III clinical trials and has published extensively in top-tier journals including JAMA Oncology and British Journal of Hematology. He also brings broad leadership experience as a former Program Director, Clinical Medical Director, and Director of Diversity. His many accolades include the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award and multiple Texas Monthly Super Doctor honors. In addition to his academic and clinical work, Dr. Willis is deeply engaged in mentoring, community outreach, and global health missions.
Medical/Professional School:
Doctor of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 1995
Internships:
Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 1996
Residencies:
Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 1998
Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology