Dr. Cynthia Jean Rutherford, MD

Dr. Cynthia Rutherford is a board-certified physician specializing in oncology, hematology, and internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Otago Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at New England Medical Center. With an impressive 57 years of clinical experience, Dr. Rutherford has dedicated her career to treating complex blood disorders and cancer conditions. She is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, French, German, and English, allowing her to provide compassionate care to a diverse patient population.

Dr. Rutherford practices at multiple locations throughout Dallas, including UT Southwestern's Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and the William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. Her clinical expertise focuses on treating sickle cell disease and related disorders, including managing sickle cell crises. She provides specialized care through the University Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic, where she helps patients with serious blood …conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.0, reflecting their confidence in her extensive experience and dedicated approach to treatment.