How MD Anderson protects patients
COVID-19 Patient Safety
At MD Anderson, our top priority is the health and safety of our patients and employees. Throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have continually adapted our processes in order to prevent the spread of infection, while being responsive to our patients and their loved ones.
In order to create the safest environment possible, every patient and employee is screened each time they enter one of our locations. Medical face masks are provided and required to be worn at all times. We are testing symptomatic patients and asymptomatic patients before their new patient appointment, surgery, and certain procedures and treatments to ensure safety.
The decision to restrict visitors was incredibly difficult, but our patients represent the largest and densest immunocompromised population in the world. MD Anderson policies are monitored daily to balance safety with our patients’ needs for emotional support from their family and friends.
To learn more about the special precautions we have taken to protect our patients and employees, visit our COVID-19 information page or read our recent Cancerwise blog post on safety measures.
We appreciate your support and understanding as we work to keep our patients and staff safe.
I feel completely safe...my team at MD Anderson helped me through this tough time.
Dustin Pruitt
Esophageal cancer patient
Our patients and their families are at the heart of every decision we are making.
Welela Tereffe, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Patient Safety Videos
Featured Articles

How MD Anderson took COVID-19 safety in-house

Five-time cancer survivor: Don’t put off checkups during COVID-19

How is MD Anderson protecting cancer patients from COVID-19?

Cancer care and screenings must remain a priority during COVID-19

Breast cancer survivor: Why I feel safe visiting MD Anderson during COVID-19
request an appointment online.
Help #EndCancer
Give Now
Donate Blood
Due to our response to COVID-19, all blood donations at MD Anderson
Blood Donor Center locations are being held by appointment only.