Peter WT Pisters, MD

Past President of @UTMDAnderson, the No. 1 cancer center in the U.S., cancer surgeon, researcher, healthcare leader

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

10/10 I do know there has never been a better time to be part of this mission. #EndCancer

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

I was blown away by how many @UTMDAnderson teammates gathered to celebrate my nine years as president and more than 30 years of service to this unbelievable organization. I will always remember it. #EndCancer #thread 1/10

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

9/10 I do not know what comes next, but UT MD Anderson will always be part of me.

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

Enjoyed the opportunity to join leaders across academia, industry and government at the @CEOCancerfight 2026 Annual Meeting and to represent @UTMDAnderson as moderator for the fireside chat with @NCIDirector on AI and the future of cancer research. #EndCancer

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

Thank you to our Chief Academic Officer, @CarinHagberg, for hosting and moderating a fireside chat with our talented faculty colleagues. I appreciated the opportunity to reflect on my leadership journey and especially my time at @UTMDAnderson. #EndCancer

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

The International Symposium on Global Oncology brought together colleagues to celebrate @CharlesBalchMD's remarkable career. Grateful for his leadership, mentorship and lasting contributions to surgical oncology and cancer care at @UTMDAnderson and beyond. #EndCancer

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

Honored to join leaders from across the @TXMedCenter and @utsystem in celebrating @KibbeMR's investiture as president of @UTHealthHouston. Congratulations, Melina! I look forward to seeing UTHealth Houston and @UTMDAnderson continue to strengthen our partnership. #EndCancer

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

Thank you to The Robert R. and Kay M. Onstead Foundation for its $10 million commitment to Kinder Children's Cancer Center. Together with @UTMDAnderson and @TexasChildrens, we are accelerating progress to #EndChildhoodCancer. #UTMDAnderson_TexasChildrens

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We’re grateful for a $10 million gift from the Robert R. and Kay M. Onstead Foundation to fund capital projects for Kinder Children’s Cancer Center, a joint venture of UT MD Anderson and @TexasChildrens. #UTMDAnderson_TexasChildrens #EndChildhoodCancer https://t.co/OeQopFKWKn

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

This Labor Day, I want to thank @UTMDAnderson’s team members, especially those caring for patients and supporting our operations throughout the holiday weekend. Your dedication and compassion help advance our mission to #EndCancer.

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

Last fiscal year, our people made progress against cancer possible – in the lab, at the bedside and behind the scenes. As we begin a new fiscal year today, thank you to every @UTMDAnderson team member. Your work changes lives and will continue to be impactful in FY27. #EndCancer

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

Across every chapter of my career at UT MD Anderson as a surgeon, faculty member, healthcare administrator and president,the constant has been our patients and our people. I am thankfulfor each opportunity to serve. It is an honor I will always carry with me. 3/3

[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

After 30+ years, I have decided to retire from @UTMDAnderson to focus on the next chapter of my career. I move on with complete confidence in this institution's future. UT MD Anderson has never been stronger and its future never brighter. #EndCancer 1/3 
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[Peter WT Pisters, MD @ppisters]

I am personally committed to ensuring a thoughtful transition. The announced interim leader, Jeff Lee, our chief physicianexecutive, is a long-time colleague and friend, and I have utmost confidence in his ability to guide UT MD Anderson forward. 2/3