Overview
James Yao is an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Yao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gliomatosis Cerebri. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Metastatic Insulinoma, Carcinoid Syndrome, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 169 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Gliomatosis Cerebri.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ Of Tx M D Ande Life, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Baylor College Of Medicine
Jacob Mandel, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Jacob Mandel specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mandel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gliomatosis Cerebri. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
Yvonne Kew is a Neurologist and an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kew is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gliomatosis Cerebri. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Kew is currently accepting new patients.
MD Anderson
Elizabeth Shpall is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Shpall is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gliomatosis Cerebri. Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Carcinoid SyndromeDr. Yao isElite. Learn about Carcinoid Syndrome.
- Metastatic InsulinomaDr. Yao isElite. Learn about Metastatic Insulinoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Yao isElite. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor
- Distinguished
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- GlucagonomaDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Yao isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Liver CancerDr. Yao isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Yao isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.