About
Dr. Maria Scouros brings more than four decades of oncology experience to Memorial Longevity Clinic. She began her career at MD Anderson in 1978 and founded the Houston Cancer Institute, PA in 1984, building it into Houston's leading community oncology center. In 2024, she founded Memorial Longevity Clinic to push early detection further - extending the concept across cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions. She holds board certification in Medical Oncology and has earned an international reputation as a clinician, lecturer, and mentor. Houston Woman Magazine named her one of Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2023. Outside medicine, Dr. Scouros is an avid reader and a proud Greek American.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Began career at MD Anderson in 1978; founded Houston Cancer Institute, PA in 1984
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Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Scouros right for?
Dr. Scouros is an excellent fit for adults who want expert-guided cancer screening and early detection. Patients with a family history of cancer or elevated genetic risk benefit most from her oncology depth. She also works well with patients who want a comprehensive longevity strategy that goes beyond a single disease category. Anyone seeking guidance from a clinician with decades of frontline oncology experience will find her approach well-matched to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Scouros focuses primarily on oncology and preventive medicine. She applies her decades of oncology expertise to early cancer detection, genetic risk assessment, and cancer screening protocols. She also addresses broader longevity concerns including metabolic health and chronic disease prevention.
Yes. Dr. Scouros holds board certification in Medical Oncology. She has practiced oncology for more than four decades, beginning her career at MD Anderson in 1978.
Dr. Scouros brings a rare combination of frontline oncology experience and preventive medicine focus. She spent decades leading the Houston Cancer Institute, PA, which she founded in 1984 and built into Houston's leading community oncology center. That clinical depth informs how she approaches early detection and cancer risk at Memorial Longevity Clinic.
Yes. Houston Woman Magazine named Dr. Scouros one of Houston's 50 Most Influential Women of 2023. She also holds an international reputation as a clinician, lecturer, and mentor in oncology.
Dr. Scouros offers comprehensive cancer screening through Memorial Longevity Clinic's oncology-focused packages. These include genetic risk testing and advanced screening protocols tailored to each patient's risk profile. Standalone oncology packages include the Cancer Surveillance and Oncology Elite options.
Dr. Scouros sees patients for both oncology and broader preventive medicine. Her clinical scope at Memorial Longevity Clinic includes metabolic health, nutrition counseling, and longevity planning alongside her oncology expertise.
Dr. Scouros began her career at MD Anderson in 1978. She went on to found the Houston Cancer Institute, PA in 1984, where she spent decades building and leading Houston's prominent community oncology practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026