About
Dr. Jerry Fain holds triple board certification in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, a combination that places him among a small group of physicians with this breadth of credentialed expertise. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, then trained in internal medicine at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas, where he rose to Chief Medical Resident. He went on to complete a three-year fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical School, achieving the rank of Chief Fellow.
Dr. Fain began his attending career at Southwest Regional Cancer Center in Austin, where he practiced for nearly a decade before joining Texas Oncology. Nationally recognized for his research in oncology and hematology, he has published in prestigious medical journals and lectured across the country. Texas Monthly has named him a Super Doctor and Austin Monthly a Top Doctor since each publication launched those distinctions. He approaches every patient relationship with the same care he would give his own family. He maintains active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American College of Physicians.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston
Residency
Internal Medicine, Methodist Medical Center, Dallas
Fellowship
Hematology and Medical Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical School
Certifications
Who is Dr. Fain right for?
Dr. Fain is an excellent fit for patients navigating complex hematologic or oncologic conditions who want an expert physician guiding every decision. Adults dealing with blood disorders, cancer diagnoses, or high-risk screening needs benefit from his triple board-certified expertise. His empathic style makes him particularly well-suited for patients facing serious or uncertain diagnoses. Those who want a physician who coordinates closely with specialists and remains present throughout treatment will find his approach reassuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fain treats the full spectrum of internal medicine conditions, along with hematologic and oncologic conditions. His expertise covers blood disorders, cancer diagnoses, and complex chronic disease. He holds board certification in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, making him one of the few physicians credentialed across all three specialties.
Yes. Dr. Fain holds board certification in medical oncology, as well as in hematology and internal medicine. This triple certification is rare and reflects the depth of his clinical training and expertise across interconnected disciplines.
Dr. Fain completed a three-year fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical School. He rose to the rank of Chief Fellow during his training, following his role as Chief Medical Resident at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas.
Dr. Fain is nationally recognized as one of the foremost hematologist-oncologists in the country. He has published research in prestigious medical journals and lectured widely on topics in oncology and hematology. Texas Monthly and Austin Monthly have each recognized him as a top physician since those distinctions launched.
Dr. Fain approaches every patient with the same care and attention he would give a family member. He is best known for his empathic style, which he pairs with deep clinical expertise. Patients facing complex or serious diagnoses find his combination of warmth and knowledge particularly valuable.
Dr. Fain holds active membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American College of Physicians. These memberships keep him current on research and clinical developments across all three of his board-certified specialties.
Dr. Fain began his attending career at Southwest Regional Cancer Center in Austin, where he practiced for nearly a decade. He then joined Texas Oncology before bringing his expertise to MD2 Austin. His career has kept him rooted in the Austin medical community for many years.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026