Overview
Dr. John Mason, Jr. is a board certified surgeon through the American Board of Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Dr. Mason, Jr. completed his B.S. in Biology with a strong minor in Engineering Studies from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1981. He then completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas in 1986. Dr. Mason, Jr. completed an internship and residency in general surgery at the USAF Medical Center Keesler in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was named one of Texas Monthly's Super Doctors for 2004, 2005, and 2014.
Dr. Mason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Insurance
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
1602 Rock Prairie Road, Suite 3500, College Station, TX 77845
Scott And White Clinic
Mystan Gurkin is a General Surgeon in College Station, Texas. Dr. Gurkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Gurkin is currently accepting new patients.
Harvinderpal Singh is a General Surgeon in Tomball, Texas. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
General Surgery - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - Houston, TX
Dr. Jantzen Thorns is a highly experienced general surgeon with a profound commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Joining Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group at Vintage General Surgery in Houston, Dr. Thorns specializes in a wide range of surgical procedures. He is dedicated to serving Tomball and other nearby communities, bringing his expertise and humankindness to every patient interaction.Dr. Thorns has been practicing medicine for over 20 years, developing a deep understanding of surgical care and patient needs. He provides comprehensive surgical evaluation and treatment for a variety of conditions, focusing on surgical areas such as gallbladder, colorectal, gastrointestinal, hernia, thyroid, pancreatectomy, and skin and soft tissue procedures. Dr. Thorns is also skilled in advanced surgical techniques, including robotic surgery and minimally-invasive laparoscopic surgery, ensuring patients receive the most effective and least intrusive treatments possible.Dr. Thorns' extensive training and education reflect his dedication to comprehensive and compassionate care. He completed his General Surgery Internship and Residency at Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX, and a Master of Science Degree in Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Texas, San Antonio, TX. Prior to his medical degree, Dr. Thorns served as an Army Combat Medic at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX, and gained valuable nursing experience as a Dialysis Nurse at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, a CCU Nurse at Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, TX, and a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA. This diverse background in healthcare informs his holistic approach to patient well-being.Beyond his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Thorns is passionate about community well-being and advancing social justice. He actively seeks opportunities to contribute to healthier communities, reflecting CommonSpirit's commitment to the common good. Dr. Thorns embodies the values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration daily, striving to provide care that not only treats illness but also uplifts and supports the dignity of every person he encounters. Dr. Thorns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cellulitis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- AcrospiromaDr. Mason isAdvanced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Breast CancerDr. Mason isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CholecystitisDr. Mason isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Mason isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Mason isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Mason isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Mason isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Mason isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- CellulitisDr. Mason isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Mason isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Mason isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Mason isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.