The 20 Best Chronic Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Sugar Land, TX

Dr. William E. Fisher is Professor and Vice-Chair for Clinical Affairs, Department of Surgery and the George L. Jordan, M.D. Chair in General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Fisher also serves as Director of the Elkins Pancreas Center at BCM; and is Vice President, Medical Staff and Chief of the Surgery Service Line at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.An internationally-known leader in pancreatic surgery, Dr. Fisher has focused entirely on surgery for pancreatic tumors and cysts in his practice for over 20 years and has extensive experience in advanced, minimally-invasive robotic pancreas surgery.Dr. Fisher’s professional interests include: pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure); minimally invasive/laparoscopic/robotic pancreatic surgery; pancreas cancer; distal and central pancreatectomy; pancreas resection; surgical oncology; common bile duct resection; Puestow procedure; Frey procedure; and laparoscopic pancreatectomy.Dr. Fisher has served as PI of two NIH-funded multicenter randomized clinical trials that generated practice-changing impact on the use of drains during pancreatectomy, and the subsequent development of a multicenter pancreatic-surgery-outcomes consortium. His basic science lab has studied the influence of gastrointestinal hormones on pancreatic cancer growth, the relationship between diabetes and pancreatic cancer, and genomic analysis of pancreatic cancer, resulting in over 160 peer-reviewed publications.Having served as principal investigator on more than 15 clinical trials for patients with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Fisher is currently PI at BCM for the NIH Consortium to Study Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer.Dr. Fisher received a B.A. from Wittenberg University and earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.  He held a research fellowship and completed his residency at The Ohio State University.Among his numerous honors and awards, Dr. Fisher has been recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors for Cancer (Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.), Top 1% of Doctors in the U.S. (U.S. News and World Report), and “Texas Super Doctor” (Texas Monthly). He is also the recipient of the Master Clinician Award for Excellence in Patient Care from BCM and has twice received the DeBakey Distinguished Service Award from the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at BCM. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

Anisha Waxali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Waxali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Waxali is currently accepting new patients.

Josier Nisnisan, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Sugar Land and nearby communities. Josier Nisnisan specializes in Internal Medicine and works at Josier M Nisnisan MD PLLC. To make an appointment, please call (281) 201-2096. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Nisnisan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nisnisan is currently accepting new patients.

Svetang Desai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Sushovan Guha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Guha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatic Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Moazzam Sana is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Sana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sana is currently accepting new patients.

Maryann Osayande is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Osayande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Osayande is currently accepting new patients.

Abraham Chacko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Chacko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chacko is currently accepting new patients.

Rishi Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cholecystitis, Lymphangitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Nasrullah Manji is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Manji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

Sophie Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Retinoblastoma, and Chronic Pancreatitis.

Gulnur Ormanoglu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sugar Land,, Texas. Dr. Ormanoglu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome and Chronic Pancreatitis.

Arshad Umer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Umer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Flu, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency.

Daniel Ball is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

Richard Lock is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Lock is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Omar Barakat is a general surgeon specializing in benign and malignant diseases of the liver, bile duct, gallbladder, and pancreas. He is an Associate Professor of Surgery - Division of Surgical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine and Medical Director of the Neuroendocrine Tumor Program at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.Dr. Barakat’s clinical interests include: malignant hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, liver and pancreas surgery; upper gastrointestinal surgery; neuroendocrine tumors; gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST); and minimally invasive surgery.Dr. Barakat has developed new surgical techniques to minimize the complication rate and blood loss following pancreatic and liver surgeries. He utilizes image-guided therapies, such as radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, irreversible electroporation (NanoKnife system), trans-arterial chemotherapy, and selective internal radiotherapy (SIRT) with Yttrium-90 microspheres, to treat liver tumors while minimizing trauma to the patients. Dr. Barakat's clinical and research interests also include the study of neuroendocrine tumors; and the development of off-the-shelf bio-artificial liver organs that can be suitable for liver transplantation in patients with end-stage liver disease.Dr. Barakat received his medical degree from Aleppo University Medical School in Aleppo, Syria. He completed a residency in general surgery at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia and a Fellowship in cardiovascular surgery research at State University of New York - Buffalo. He also completed clinical fellowships in liver transplantation at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston; and in heart transplantation and mechanical assist devices aat the Texas Heart Institute. He continued his practice in liver and pancreatic surgery at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, where he treated complex and rare tumors of the liver, bile duct, and pancreas. Dr. Barakat is board-certified by the Royal College of Surgeons (Ed), United Kingdom, where he is also a Fellow. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Chronic Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Barakat is currently accepting new patients.

Nitesh Vachhani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Texas. Dr. Vachhani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Nirav Thosani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Thosani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Matthew Spinn is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Spinn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

George Van Buren, II, M.D. is an associate professor of surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Van Buren is a board-certified surgeon specializing surgical oncology and pancreatic disorders.A native Houstonian, Dr. Van Buren earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. During that time period, he spent two years at MD Anderson Cancer Center as an NIH T32 research fellow studying pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. He completed his surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the Translational Pancreas Research Track.During Dr. Van Buren’s research and clinical fellowships, he was able to expand upon his interest in gastrointestinal surgical oncology and pancreatic disorders. Specifically, his training had a heavy emphasis on pancreatic and gastric malignancies with exposure to wide breadth of cases, including specialized procedures such as robotic pancreatic surgery.Dr. Van Buren is active in both patient care and research. He has spent over 15 years in training and in practice focusing on care for patients with pancreatic and gastrointestinal malignancies. He is involved in both basic science and clinical research and believes heavily in the surgeon’s role as a leader of the translational research team. His goals are to provide high quality clinical care while offering his patients access to innovative clinical and therapeutic trials. He is a member of the Elkins Pancreas Center and Dan L. Duncan NCI Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Van Buren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Van Buren is currently accepting new patients.