Dr. Jake N. Lichterman

Name: Dr. Jake N. Lichterman

Specialty: Oncology, General Oncology

Qualification/Board Certification: DO – Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Affiliation(s): North Texas VA Medical Center – Dallas, Parkland Health – Dallas, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Location (City/State): Dallas, Texas

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1588167308

About the Doctor

Dr. Jake N. Lichterman is a fellowship-trained oncologist based in Dallas, Texas, with 6 to 10 years of clinical experience in general oncology and hematology. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center from 2018 to 2020, followed by a highly specialized Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center from 2020 to 2024 — one of the nation’s most prestigious academic medical centers and a nationally ranked cancer care institution. Dr. Lichterman currently practices at 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, Texas and is affiliated with three major Dallas-area medical institutions — North Texas VA Medical Center, Parkland Health – Dallas, and UT Southwestern Medical Center, which is ranked number 20 in cancer care nationally and is designated as high performing in colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, and prostate cancer surgery. He holds an active Texas State Medical License through 2026 and accepts multiple insurance plans including Humana, Cigna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Elevance. Dr. Lichterman is currently accepting new patients and is known for his expertise in the medical oncology management of a broad range of cancers and hematological malignancies.

• Fellowship-trained in Hematology and Medical Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center
• DO from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, ranked #20 in cancer care nationally
• Also affiliated with North Texas VA Medical Center and Parkland Health – Dallas
• Expertise in general oncology, hematological malignancies, and medical oncology
• Active Texas State Medical License through 2026
• Accepts Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Elevance
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School – DO, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Residency – Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (2018 to 2020)
• Fellowship – Hematology and Medical Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (2020 to 2024)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Lichterman diagnoses and treats a comprehensive range of cancers and hematological malignancies in adult patients, with particular expertise in conditions managed through medical oncology and hematology.

• Lung cancer and thoracic malignancies
• Colon and colorectal cancer
• Breast cancer and breast malignancies
• Prostate cancer and urological cancers
• Gynecological cancers including ovarian and cervical cancer
• Leukemia and blood cancers
• Lymphoma including Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders
• Pancreatic cancer and gastrointestinal malignancies
• Liver and hepatobiliary cancers
• Skin cancers including melanoma
• Head and neck cancers
• Hematological disorders and anemias
• Metastatic and advanced stage cancers requiring systemic therapy

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Lichterman provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic oncology procedures as part of his medical oncology and hematology practice.

• Cancer diagnosis and staging evaluation
• Chemotherapy administration and management
• Immunotherapy and targeted therapy treatment
• Hematology evaluation and blood disorder management
• Bone marrow evaluation and biopsy coordination
• Tumor biopsy and pathology interpretation
• Oncology consultations and second opinions
• Cancer treatment planning and multidisciplinary care coordination
• Response assessment and treatment monitoring
• Supportive care and symptom management during cancer treatment
• Survivorship care and post-treatment monitoring
• Clinical trial evaluation and enrollment coordination
• Palliative oncology care and end-of-life planning

Services Offered

Dr. Jake N. Lichterman offers a comprehensive and highly specialized range of medical oncology and hematology services at UT Southwestern Medical Center and its affiliated institutions in Dallas, Texas, providing patients with access to world-class cancer care backed by one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. His practice combines fellowship-level expertise in hematology and medical oncology with a patient-centered approach that prioritizes thorough communication, individualized treatment planning, and compassionate support throughout the cancer care journey.

His medical oncology services address the full spectrum of solid tumor malignancies including lung, colon, breast, prostate, gynecological, pancreatic, and liver cancers. Dr. Lichterman develops individualized treatment plans for each patient that may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, or a combination of approaches based on the cancer type, stage, molecular profile, and the patient’s overall health and treatment goals. His affiliation with UT Southwestern Medical Center — nationally ranked number 20 in cancer care and designated high performing in colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, and prostate cancer surgery — ensures that patients receive access to the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic resources available in oncology today.

His hematology and hematological oncology services cover a broad range of blood cancers and disorders including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and various hematological conditions. Dr. Lichterman provides expert evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of these complex conditions, coordinating closely with hematopathologists, radiation oncologists, and other specialists to ensure a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to care.

Through his affiliations with North Texas VA Medical Center and Parkland Health – Dallas, Dr. Lichterman also provides oncology care to veteran patients and underserved communities in the Dallas area, reflecting his commitment to expanding access to high-quality cancer care for all patients regardless of background or insurance status.

• Medical oncology consultations and cancer staging evaluations
• Chemotherapy administration and management
• Immunotherapy and targeted therapy treatment
• Hematological malignancy evaluation and treatment
• Lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma management
• Bone marrow evaluation and biopsy coordination
• Tumor biopsy interpretation and pathology review
• Multidisciplinary cancer treatment planning
• Treatment response monitoring and imaging coordination
• Supportive care and symptom management
• Clinical trial evaluation and enrollment
• Survivorship care and post-treatment monitoring
• Palliative oncology and end-of-life care planning
• Oncology second opinions and consultations

Accepted Insurances

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts – Medicare, PPO
• Cigna – PPO
• Elevance – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Humana – HMO, Medicare, PPO

Patients are advised to contact Dr. Lichterman’s office directly at (214) 645-0272 to confirm current insurance acceptance and coverage details before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 – UT Southwestern Medical Center Address: 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390 Phone: (214) 645-0272

Hospital Affiliations

• UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas (current – ranked #20 in cancer care nationally; high performing in colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, and prostate cancer surgery)
• North Texas VA Medical Center – Dallas, Dallas, Texas (current)
• Parkland Health – Dallas, Dallas, Texas (current)