Biographical summary
Muhamad Alhaj Moustafa, M.D., M.S., is a Hematologist and Medical Oncologist, with specialty interest in Lymphoma, Cellular Therapy, and Histiocytic diseases. His clinical and research focus includes:
- Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- T-cell lymphomas
- Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders
- Rare subtypes of lymphoma
- Histiocytic diseases
- Radio-immunotherapy
- Cellular therapy
- Novel therapies for lymphoma
Dr. Alhaj Moustafa's primary emphasis in the clinic is to enhance patients' comprehension of their condition and encourage them to participate as active partners in their healthcare management.
Apart from his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Alhaj Moustafa is actively involved in research and education, serving as a mentor to medical students, residents, and fellows. He produces authoritative materials and
publishes them in high-impact scientific journals.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Development of new treatment concepts for Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Hodgkin lymphoma
- T-cell lymphoma
- Rare subtypes of lymphoma
- Radio-immunotherapy
- Hairy cell leukemia
- Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders
- Clinical Trials
- CAR-T therapy
- Cellular therapy
- Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD)
- Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH)
- Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD)
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
Postdoctoral Master's DegreeClinical and Translational Science, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2021
FellowHematology/Oncology, Programs in Florida, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2021
Fellowship - Hematology and OncologyMayo Clinic in Florida
- 2018
Clinical Residency - Internal Medicine ResidencyGeorgetown University/Washington Hospital Center
- 2015
Diploma - Diploma in Clinical and Translational Research (CCATS)Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2015
Research Fellowship - Clinical research in Multiple Myeloma and its related disordersMayo Clinic in Rochester
- 2013
MD - Medical SchoolAleppo University School of Medicine
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2021
HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2018
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
Ambassador of ASCOAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2024
Top Teacher Award 2023 - 2024 (Internal Medicine Residency Program)Mayo Clinic in Florida
- 2024
Top Performer in Patient Experience Award in 2023Mayo Clinic
- 2023
Robert A. Winn Career Development Award
- 2023
Top Teacher Award 2022 - 2023 (Internal Medicine Residency Program)Mayo Clinic in Florida
- 2023
Educator of The Year 2022 - 2023 (Hematology and Oncology Fellowship Program)Mayo Clinic in Florida
- 2023
Top Performer in Patient Experience Award in 2022Mayo Clinic
- 2020
FLASCO travel award to attend ASCO 2020 meeting Florida Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2019
ASH abstract achievement award 2019American Society of Hematology
- 2019
FLASCO travel award to attend ASH 2019 meeting Florida Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2019
Community Oncology Alliance (COA) Fellows ScholarshipCommunity Oncology Alliance
- 2014
SOHO (Society of Hematologic Oncology) 2014 Annual Meeting Young Investigator Travel Grant Society of hematologic Oncology
- 2014
The Gene and Mary Lou Kurtz Fellowship award in Multiple Myeloma at Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic Rochester
Professional memberships
- 2024 - 2025
MemberBlood Cancer Conference Committee 2025
- 2024 - present
MemberInternal Medicine Residency Core Faculty
- 2024
MemberFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2024 - present
MemberFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2024 - present
MemberFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2023 - present
MemberLymphoid Malignancies Executive Committee
- 2023 - present
MemberProtocol Review and Monitoring Committee Orange, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
- 2022 - present
Judge for oral and poster sectionsAmerican College of Physicians
- 2022 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2022 - present
MemberMayo Clinic
- 2021
Anesthesiology Periodic Review trainee representativeMayo Clinic in Florida
- 2021
Mayo Clinic GME CLER Diversity Award selection committeeMayo Clinic
- 2020 - 2023
MemberASCO Annual Meeting Education Committee
- 2020 - 2021
Mayo Clinic Fellow's Association Education ChairMayo Clinic Fellow's Association
- 2020 - 2021
Graduate Medical Education Committee - MemberMayo Clinic Florida Committees
- 2020
Fellow Liaison; Education CommitteeFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2020 - present
Inpatient Taskforce for the Hematology ProgramMayo Clinic
- 2020 - 2021
MemberSystemic Therapy Committee
- 2019 - 2022
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology Trainee Council
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2019 - present
Abstract ReviewerAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2018 - present
MemberFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2018 - present
Associate MemberFlorida Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2018 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2018 - present
MemberFlorida Medical Association
- 2015 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2014 - present
Associate MemberSociety of Hematologic Oncology
- 2013 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2011 - present
Associate MemberSyrian American Medical Society
Publications